Isn’t this pretty? No, not just pretty, but gorgeous, and elegant, and white! Yikes! We don’t do white, not like this anyway, because white quickly becomes off white with spots.
A nice light shade of yellow maybe? Very nice. But … Read More ...
Awwwwww!
How cute is this?? Use two strands of worsted weight and #6 needles. Quick and easy!
The pattern is free, from our friends at CraftBits! Just click on the link, you know what to do….… Read More ...
Joy To Wear Cardi – Free Pattern from Creative Knitting
The free pattern in this newsletter is for a short-sleeved cardigan designed by Joyce Nordstrom. Her Joy-to-Wear Cardi is sure to please those who want a bit of coverage in their summer sweaters. A bonus feature is that it is … Read More ...
Maddy Does It Again!
Maddy Laine is known for her classic designs. No matter if they’re fun and funky or stylish and classy, they’re always on my to-knit list.
This cool Lattice Work Pullover is Maddy’s latest pattern. I just love how the “puzzle … Read More ...
Free Baby Mitts Pattern, From Spud and Chloe!
Perfect Beginner Bag Pattern – Free!
This is a perfect “beginner” pattern, and look how useful!
I don’t have to go into what all it could hold, you’re smart enough to fill it with whatever you want, but just the fact that it’s shown with knitting … Read More ...
One Ball Knits – Gifts
Take one ball of yarn and create quick and easy one ball knit gift
items. This book contains an illustrated basics section covering yarn, tools, essential techniques, and finshes with felting, embroidery and sewing.
20 projects including coasters, table runner, … Read More ...
60 Quick Knits With Cascade 220
One of the freshest books to come down the pike in a long time. Cascade 220 has long been one of my favorite yarns. It’s so soft, warm and comes in a superwash variety! This entire book is devoted to … Read More ...
Knit Cozy Baby Hoodie – Free Pattern
Cute! Of course, what wouldn’t be cute with this face sticking out of it? Adorable, quick knit
, using sizes 7 and 8 needles. The pattern is free, from Red Heart, using their Moon and Stars yarn (which comes in … Read More ...
Giveaway! Nicky Epstein, Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch.
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More ...
Stash Buster, Cabled Baby Blocks
When I grow up I’m going to be a designer of really cool things like this. It’s another must have pattern in your “Quick, I have to knit a baby gift” arsenol.
And, the pattern is free, from Creative Knitting, … Read More ...
Cirrus, Free Baby Sweater Pattern.
From Petite Purls. This looks to be a quick to knit, nice and easy, last minute project. And cute too. You can’t discount cute! Or free, you can’t discount free either!
Go here: http://www.petitepurls.com/Winter09/winter2009_pcirrus.html
Specifically for knitters, you can join … Read More ...
My Favorite Gift Item
I didn’t mention it in my Giveaway post, because I hadn’t taken pictures yet, but my absolute favorite, last minute, quick to knit item is wrist warmers.
Here is a picture of my latest pair, I picked up the yarn … Read More ...
Never Look A Knitted Gift Horse In The Needles?
Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!
I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it … Read More ...
Heart Bowl Pattern
From the Heart Felted Bowls are a heartfelt gift any time of the year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings and Christmas! These quick to knit and felt gift bowls are featured in three sizes. Decorative options include a knit ruffle … Read More ...
