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Classic Elite Does It Again!

November 30, 2008 by Terrye Leave a Comment

You Need This Book:
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
And

Knitting Patterns- Christmas Winter Snowflakes Revisited!

November 28, 2008 by Terrye Leave a Comment

Lookie, lookie what I found! A snowflake headband, ear warmer pattern! Isn’t this pretty! And easy too, and Free!

In my continuing quest to find you all the snowflakes I can (this originally started out because I saw a snowflake … Read More ...

It Itches! So Knit A Snowflake!

November 26, 2008 by Terrye 2 Comments

It Itches, by Franklin Habit

Ingredients:
1 batch of humorous cartoons about knitting and everyday life.
3 shakes of the inevitable boo boos
and a generous helping of short essays.
Bake until it’s green and you’ll have the cutest little … Read More ...

Let The Fur Fly…

November 22, 2008 by Terrye 1 Comment

While searching for the perfect project to start my 3 pre-teen granddaughters on, Be Still And Knit boldly marched right up and saved me!

Isn’t this too fun? And talk about a stash buster, knit on size 13 needles, it … Read More ...

Mason Dixon Knitting Outside The Lines

October 15, 2008 by Terrye Leave a Comment

Funny, funny book! I loved it.

Not only is it a good read, but it has cool patterns in it too.

The authors, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne start out with “Knitting Rules” among which are Rule #2: The more … Read More ...

Free Knitting Patterns – Mittens and Gloves

August 29, 2008 by Terrye 6 Comments

Free Pattern Friday is here again!

Everyone loves small projects. Socks, washcloths, and of course, mittens and gloves. Tis the time of year, up here in the Northern Hemisphere, to start thinking along those lines. MIttens and gloves make great … Read More ...

Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival

August 19, 2008 by Terrye Leave a Comment

Alert! Alert! Mark your calendars, hitch up the horses, and head on out for the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival the 26th – 28th of September. Up here in beautiful Northern Michigan we are all joining again on the … Read More ...

Knit one, Swish too!

August 2, 2008 by vickie howell Leave a Comment

For your reading enjoyment, an excerpt from Joel Derfner’s latest book:

Swish: My Quest to Become the Gayest Person Alive

“On Knitting”

The two Englishmen were staring at the half-finished glove in my hands,
aghast. “What is that?” the short … Read More ...

The Big O

July 12, 2008 by vickie howell Leave a Comment

In doing research for a book on environmentally conscious knitting & crochet that I’m co-writing, I’ve come across a TON of great, greener yarns. I’ll probably mention a few of them over the next couple of months but right now, … Read More ...

Recycling, it’s in the bag!

July 7, 2008 by vickie howell 2 Comments

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 ...

Knit Prints

June 24, 2008 by vickie howell 1 Comment

Sure baskets of yarn and vases filled with needles make great, knitty home decor. But what if you want to take it a step further–what if you want your knit in print? Well I know I did, which is why … Read More ...

Elephant Stuffie

February 27, 2008 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This ugly yet cute stuffie is a quick pattern, it looks like a great little cat toy to tease the little purries with. Add some catnip to get them really interested.
here is the free patternÂ

Machine Knitting Groups

December 22, 2007 by Shellie Wilson 2 Comments

Machine Knitters are often forgotten about so if you are feeling a little lonely in your hobby then check out these online machine knitting groups.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KMaholics/

This group originated in Belgium (March 2006) and started with a handful of French-speaking … Read More ...

Choosing your Color Palette

July 16, 2007 by Laura Nixon 2 Comments

Ever have trouble putting color together, trying to decide what will look good with that hot pink wool in your stash, or how to layout the colors in your Tulips Baby Cardigan? COLORovers is a site you should check out.… Read More ...

Knitters Review of O Balance Yarn

July 2, 2007 by Laura Nixon 1 Comment

I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].

Vermont Organic Fiber … Read More ...