First, the question. I’m a sucker for punishment. Yes, that I am. This year I will endeavor to knit something for all of my grandchildren for their birthdays(currently there are 7).
The first is in March, a boy, will be … Read More ...
Color Works! Finally A Color Guide For The Rest Of Us!
Color Works, The Crafter’s Guide to Color by Deb Menz, Available from Amazon
Hardcover and spiral bound, built to take with you and take the abuse.
Stumped about which colors to use in a craft project? Ths book give you … Read More ...
Aslan Trends Announces It’s First Annual Knitting Challenge – 2009!
Brand new! For 2009, Aslan Trends introduces it’s First Annual Knitting Challenge for 2009, to benefit the International Myeloma Foundation.
Aslan Trends, author of the popular Season’s Change Books, Volume 1 and 2 (both available through Yarn Market) … Read More ...
Shawl Pins Make Really Cool Stocking Stuffers… Just Sayin’…..
I have got, are you ready? THE MOST GORGEOUS SHAWL PINS I’ve ever seen to show you! I’ll let that one sink in for a bit.
Gorgeous!
Absolutely Stunning!
I’ve actually had this pin for quite awhile and was waiting … Read More ...
Stuff Those Stockings!
Now that you’ve got all those cool handknit stockings hanging by the chimney with care it’s time to stuff them. Is there a stocking for a sewer or knitting hanging there?
Myself, I can never have enough tape measures. I … Read More ...
I Got Your Christmas Stockings!
Interweave Knits has done it again. Just when you think there are no new, really sassy Christmas Stocking patterns out there, you stumble across this:
Ok, breathe, there is time to knit at least one of these before they need … Read More ...
Classic Elite Does It Again!
You Need This Book:
Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
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But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
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… Read More ... Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
.But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
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We’ve Got You By The Neck!
I was browsing around this morning (don’t laugh, you like to browse around also, or you wouldn’t be here!) and I found the coolest accessory for turning yarn into a necklace. Got leftover yarn from that scrumptious, yummy sweater you … 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 ...
Alt Fiber and Free Felted Stocking Pattern
Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is … Read More ...
Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More ...
A Weekend of Spinning and Washing the Results.
After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I … Read More ...
Signature Needles – The New Kids on the Block
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More ...
More Amigurami Critters, and Hand’s Free Reading!
Found this today for all of you Amigurami buffs. It’s a nativity set, just in time for the holidays. It’s crocheted, not knitted, but I’m sure some of you can get past that, and besides, they’re just soooo darn cute!… Read More ...
I Can’t Believe I’ve Missed This!!
Nashua Painted Forest. I just love it! This is what the woods outside my window look like this time of year, my favorite time of year.
This is what Yarndex says:
“Painted Forest” by Nashua Handknits is a variegated yarn… Read More ...