I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More ...
Knitter’s Rulers and Free Bag Patterns!
KaratStix over at Etsy graciously sent some items over for me to try out. She sent a Needle Gauge, a 2″ square stitch and row gauge and a fun key ring. These are all made from earth friendly bamboo, and … Read More ...
Fiber Fests, Knitting Nest and Spinning Wheels
Well, I survived the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival. It was exhilarating. It was exhausting. It was really really hard on my checkbook.
And I signed up to go to another one. Am I crazy?
Don’t answer that!
I … Read More ...
These Bags Are Made For Walkin’…
One of my favorite times to knit is all the time (please don’t knit and drive, I see this ending badly. Scuba diving while knitting isn’t dangerous per se, but it sure does mess with your gauge!). But how about … Read More ...
Recycling, it’s in the bag!
kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)
kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of … Read More ...
Bag Hag
I’m a longtime fan of Namaste products. I have a set of their beautiful glass needles displayed in my office, and have used one of their older Messenger bags to tote around larger projects for years. Their latest line The … Read More ...
Once upon a time in a knitting bag, far, far away…
Oops, he knit it again! My dear friend Dave Lowe always keeps me in stitches with his clever, cartoon blog, ParaAbnormal. His most recent entry however packs such a purl-punch, I couldn’t resist sharing it. I wonder if they’re looking … Read More ...
Totally Tea Tote
If you are on one of those health kicks where no one supports you and you find yourself
carrying around your own protein shakes and herbal tea’s then this tea tote is perfect for you.
Pop your tea tote into … Read More ...
Designer Bags from Recycled Sweaters
[tag]Fittner Knitter[/tag] has a great site full if interesting items. This page however, fits in with my current recycle theme of the past few days.
Cindy writes “These bags are made from 100% [tag]recycled wool[/tag] sweaters. No patterns were used … Read More ...
Simply Soft Heather by Caron Yarn
CaronYarn Company introduced the newest member of the Simply Soft family of yarns—Simply Soft Heather. A true marriage of soft lustrous fiber with soft, sophisticated colors makes Simply Soft Heather a truly special new yarn for fashion garments, … Read More ...