The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
What have they done? Well, their latest issue is JAM PACKED with so many cool patterns, such as you see here, plus a video tutorial for a stretchy ribbed cast, an article about making socks fit, knitting with kids, and … Read More ...
80 patterns.
Wait! What? Yup, that’s right 80 PATTERNS!!!
Click on THIS LINK to see some of the designs in the current Verena Magazine, available NOW!
… Read More ...Our premiere issue’s packed with knitted gifts—from sweaters to scarves to jewelry and dolls—for everyone on your list. Knitters of all skill levels will find something fun to keep their fingers busy this season. So pick it … Read More ...
There are soooo many cool projects in this issue of Knit Circus Gifts! A baby’s holiday dress and vest, hats, cuffs, earwarmers, scarves and shawls, Bath set, socks……. wow!
The fingerless mitts pictured are my favorite. I love working with … Read More ...
A couple of years ago, while at the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival, during one of my recent “parades around the vendors booths” a skein of Trendsetter Yarn attacked me. Yes! Attacked. Viciously, and thoroughly and by the … Read More ...
Are you afraid to cable? Do you dream of all of those luscious cabled patterns but are intimidated by their seeming complexity?
Wow! I just put that whole sentence together all by myself.
Relax! Cables are E.A.S.Y!! Really, … Read More ...
Knitter’s Handy Book Of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges by Ann Bud. Brought to us by Interweave!
Get Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges
More than 350 ways to warm all of the hands, heads, … Read More ...
The French Girl Studio has concocted a soothing dose of hand kindness with a new line of Knitter’s Therapy products. The entire collection uses 100% organic or wild-crafted ingredients, some grown right on their Urban Farmstead, and then freshly made … Read More ...
Rowan has long been known for it’s innovative, classic and new styles.
A 30-year retrospective. Rowan’s Greatest Knits brings you 30 of its most popular knitwear patterns from the 80s through today — all in one big, beautiful book. Here, … Read More ...
Wild Fibers is the only magazine dedicated to promoting all aspects of the fiber industry; from knitting with yak to raising cashmere goats, we travel the globe to provide you with outstanding photographs and unusual articles about the wonderful world … Read More ...
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Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I TOTALLY LOVE Kim Hargreaves. Her styles and mine are pretty much right in sync. So, of course I was ultra-excited to see this book, Misty with all of her … Read More ...
This cute little girl’s wrap/pullover is made from Classic Elite’s Princess yarn. The pattern is free.
Classic Elite says this about it’s yarn. “Princess is a clever blend of several fibers that includes a bit of cashmere and angora. The … Read More ...
One of my favorite jewelry designers for knitted themed jewelry is Annie Adams. Her work is quirky and fun, yet very stylish and functional.
Take this key chain. I don’t know if it’s a new design or not, but I … Read More ...