From Knitty:
Holiday Headstart projects are little things that you can start knitting now for gifting later in the year. No big afghans that you can’t even imagine having on your lap as you work in the heat of summer. … Read More ...
New Knitty Is UP!
Knitty is up, Knitty is up!
Go here to read all of the delightful columns, articles and peruse the awesome new collection of patterns!
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/index.php… Read More ...
Scrolls, From the Walker Treasury Project
Another post, showing another beautiful design from Barbara Walker’s Knitting Treasure books.
Behold…..
Very pretty! I’m thinking of using it in a sock I’m doing right now. Yes, I am now an official sock knitter, tyvm!
Here’s the pattern: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/scrolls/… Read More ...
Free Pattern – Seasonal Napkin Rings from Lion Brand
These knitted napkin rings are featured in the June 09 BK4K magazine. Knitted in Vanna’s Choice yarns from Lion Brand, but also good for sparkly leftovers.
The free pattern for this super quick, and super easy napkin rings is here: … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Fourth Of July Place Cards from Lion Brand Yarns
They’re not knitted, I know, but how cute are they? These are done in Vanna’s Choice yarn, from Lion Brand, but you could also use up your scraps. Think metallics……
Anyway, this pattern is at LionBrand Yarns, here: lionbrand.com/… Read More ...
Summer 09 Issue Of Pop Knits Is Ready!
Summer’s coming. At least that’s what the calendar says. The freeze we had last night begs to differ, but at least we got enough warning to cover sensitive plants.
So, back to summer, which would be great if it ever … Read More ...
Free Cardi from Flint Knits
This is the kind of sweater that you could toss on over jeans, or dress it up a bit and wear it to the office! I must be on a bamboo string, because I can see it in a swingy, … Read More ...
Knit A Tiki Lamp!
Isn’t this too cool? Perfect to string along the deck or porch. The designer, Patternbox.com suggests putting a battery operated tea light inside.
Add some fun to your outdoor parties with this swiss darned and then felted cutie.
Here is … Read More ...
Rowan Does It Again…..
This is called “Hush” and it’s designed by Sarah Hatton as an exclusive design to Knitrowan.com from Rowan Studio 15.
Doesn’t it look comfy? I imagine this in a summer weight bamboo blend. Would be just perfect for our cool … Read More ...
Knitting Tutorials from Tactile Fiber Arts
There are more and more knitting tutorials popping up everywhere from individual web sites, to retails sites to YouTube videos.
Here are some I found this morning featuring twisted cordings, picot edges, and wet finishing handspun yarns, here: http://www.tactilefiberarts.com/patterns
Also … Read More ...
Online Knitting Classes
This is great, a tutorial showing different ways to do socks!
Come To Silver has these online classes, here: http://www.cometosilver.com/socks/
There’s not a lot of words on her site to explain, but she’s got some beautiful pics of her knitting! … Read More ...
Free Pattern for Webkinz!
I have to admit, I have no idea what a Webkinz is. Unless this is it. Which is adorable. Totally! But… my kids are all grown, I know what Pound Puppies, Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake and Smurfs are, but the … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Perfect!!
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile you know that one of my New Year’s Resolutions was to knit from my stash, something for each grandchild’s birthday. (there are 7, it’s doable, especially with my latest stash enhancement!).
So, … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Inca Felted Clutch From Classic Elite Yarns
Leigh Radford created t
his felted clutch with 100% alpaca. Leigh’s projects are the result of dedicated experiments and creative thinking. They show the myriad effects and possible uses of the delightful surprises that happen when hot water and agitation … Read More ...
Knit-Alongs…
The Textured Shrug, from Stephanie Japel’s book, Glam Knits is the subject of Lion Brand’s latest Knit-along. And Stephanie herself will be hosting the KAL!
Knit-alongs are a great opportunity for people all over the world to connect on the … Read More ...