From http://tiajudy.com/putmeon.htm
Why toe-up socks? Ahhh, let me count the ways:
- It’s a new technique to learn
- You can try them on as you go – perfect fit
- If you’re short on yarn, you can knit the important part first,
Small Balls – Why Pay For Yarn You Don’t Need?
First of all, that question is just ridiculous. If we didn’t pay for yarn we didn’t need, our stashes would be in dire shape.
But, if you only need just a bit of a certain color and don’t want to … Read More ...
Another Free Washcloth Pattern
This one appeared in my inbox while searching for Valentine’s Day appropriate posts. It’s called the Hugs and Kisses Cable Wash Cloth Pattern.
This pattern is free from KnittingOnTheNet, here: http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/clothhugskisses.htm
While I’m not crazy about the color, I really … Read More ...
KnittingHelp.com
Do you have a knitting question? Stumped on a technique? This website is amazing! With videos, tutorials, a glossary, forums and even free patterns, you’re never too far from success.
Check out the stash page, devoted to folks who would … Read More ...
Very Cool, er uh, Warm Cabled Neckwarmer…..
I found this little gem just the other day. Isn’t it pretty? I like neckwarmers. Being of the northern variety my neck does get cold, but lacy just isn’t me; this is perfect. (And why is it that everytime I … Read More ...
Knit That Photo!
Or knit that visual in your mind, or knit the awesome sunrise you’re looking at right now (actually, I’m looking at lots and lots of snow, but I know the sun is out there, I’ve seen it!). It’s easy, and … Read More ...
Free Projects Using Your Stash!!
Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More ...
Interlocking Hearts Dishcloth – Another Free Pattern
This is perhaps the coolest heart pattern I’ve seen yet. Here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3963101/lockedheartsdishcloth This pattern is copyrighted by Grace Lambie, 2.1.09
Please go visit the site, while I can’t post a picture, you will want to see this one. She’s also … Read More ...
New Spin-Off Site
Interweave Press announces…. The New Spin-Off Site. Complete with lots and lots of free stuff!
Here’s just one of the free patterns they offer, a free Tea Cosy, made from handspu
n yarn. Go to www.spinoffmagazine.com and get your free … Read More ...
Knitting With Variagated Yarns.
I’ve always loved variegated yarns. The mystery of the pattern and the striping, or pooling, or even flashing is intriquing. That being said, not everyone likes these surprises. There are some who want perfect stipes with no pooling, and no … Read More ...
Verena! Europe’s Top Knit Magazine
I want to be a model for this magazine! Pretty sure I’d never make a good model for anything, but if you’ve seen where these models get to strut their stuff, you’d want to be one too. But, this is … Read More ...
Domino Knitting and a Free Scarf Pattern
Join the domino craze with Knit to Be Square! Vivian Høxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eye-catching two- and three-dimensional projects. Combine these geometric patterns … Read More ...
Knitting Daily Offers Free Sock Patterns
Get ’em while they’re hot, but you do have to have an account.
Go to www.knittingdaily.com, sign up for a free account and download your free sock ebook.
Sandy Wisehart of Knitting Daily says: “Knitted socks have long been … Read More ...
Heart Themed Dishcloth Patterns
Aren’t these adorable? Another excellent project from Smariek Knits. I’m thinking of the of the perfect baby gift, with some other baby items and a cute towel…. Must be dreaming of spring on the farm again.
This pattern is … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – I *Heart* Dishcloths!
How cute is this? And as fast as dishcloths knit up, you have time to do quite a few of them. Add to a basket with some wine, bubble bath and some chocolate … Read More ...