Patterns, projects and techniques
Yarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.
And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/
This might just be the perfect way … Read More ...
Fingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563… Read More ...
You knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE … Read More ...
A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx
Thanks, Sarah!… Read More ...
Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make … Read More ...
So, courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns, we have this:
And, the pattern is free!
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/halloween-patterns/lacy-jack-o-lantern-dishcloth-wc1944
Looking for more things to Knit for Halloween? Check out these Halloween Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.
Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm
You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!
Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!… Read More ...
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More ...
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Go here: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/dan/dan.html… Read More ...
In Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90433AD.html?noImages=… Read More ...
And what is Christmas without a Christmas Stocking? And if you can get a free pattern, what’s better than that?
I’ll tell you, but if you look close you can see. It’s STUFFED WITH YARN!! I’ll let you sit on … Read More ...
Perfect, there are so many uses for this little item. Someone you love to hate? Give ’em one of these. Need a cute decoration for your windowsill? Knit up a few. Gag gift at your office Christmas party? Here’s the … Read More ...
This is a free pattern, courtesy of cyberseams.com
This tote bag is just the right size to carry a knitting project around, use as a basic tote bag, or even as a purse. You can choose to line it, so … Read More ...
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Specifically for knitters, you … Read More ...
Yesterday I did a post on Craftzine’s Knitted Handlebar Bag. As I was surfing around their site, I found a video showing how to take a digital image and turn it into a knitting pattern. The video shows a skeleton … Read More ...
