Tacking Long Float
When working a stranded pattern, you never want to carry the non-working yarn across the back of the work for more than about 5 stitches, or whatever constitutes about a inch at your gauge. … Read More ...
MaddyCrafty Does It Again – New Vest Pattern!
Maddycraft’s Flatter Me Vest is here.
Maddy is known for her innovative designs, and true to form, she doesn’t disappoint. Here’s her latest, the Flatter Me Vest. Easy, quick to knit and stylish, this is a must-have for wardrobe versatility.… Read More ...
Victorine Scarf/Shawlette Pattern
This is really pretty. Now if you’ve read this blog for any amount of time, you know that I’m not a lacy shawl sort of person. If I’m going to wear a shawl it’s going to be something to keep … Read More ...
Wee Woodland Wuzzies….Knitting Pattern
The pattern includes instructions for 6 animals: squirrel, mouse, hare, otter, hedgehog, and fox. The finished toys are approx. 3” tall, and use only a small amount of worsted yarn for each animal. The hat and scarf patterns are also … Read More ...
Free Scarf Pattern – From MaddyCraft
3 different styles and just 24 rows. It’s MaddyCraft’s free pattern for the Just 24 Rows Scarf.
It takes just a couple of dozen rows of reverse stocking (stockinette) stitch to fashion this scarf in one of three styles that … Read More ...
Little Girls Scarflette Pattern from Aesthetic Nest
You love those scarves that loop through each other don’t you? Well, here’s a pattern for your little one that loops through and makes it stay put!
This could be made in soooo many colors, different yarns, match up personalities, … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Fallen Out Of Love Scarf
From the Tumpedduck blog: “It has happened to the best of us. You go into a LYS or are surfing on Etsy and you find a skein of wild and crazy hand-painted sock yarn. It isn’t what you … Read More ...
New From Maddy Craft For Your Kids
Elsie’s Scarf & Mittens is full of color and sweetness for a favorite little girl, ages 4-10 years.
The heart motif is knit intarsia for the scarf with full graphs included. The heart motif on the palm of each mitten … Read More ...
Beaded Little Girls Scarf – Tutorial
Adorable! That’s what this is. And really cute too.
Your little girl will be the Belle of the Snowflakes with this beaded scarf. Use sparkly yarn for even more glitz (little girls can never have too much bling!)
There’s a … Read More ...
Need Some Knitting And Fiber Related Pointers?
Well, Heather Wallace has you covered! Grab ahold of this book as quick as you can and sit down for a good read. PACKED with awesome ideas, this 196 page book will have you wondering why you never thought of……… Read More ...
Call for Entries–Helix Scarf
From Interweave’s Spin-Off Magazine:
Spin and knit your own version and submit it to be considered for the Spin-Off Spring 2011 Handspun Gallery. Here’s the Call for Entries. Entries need to arrive in our office by December 13, 2010–so … Read More ...
Classic Elite Yarn – Pink Scarf Project!
Knitted Lace of Estonia, Book and DVD
While I personally haven’t yet seen a copy of this book, you can be sure that as soon as I do, it will be snatched up just as fast as I can. And if you’re the one holding it, be … Read More ...
New From Vogue
A sure fire hit, this one will be! Available October of 2010 (I can’t wait, I LOVE mittens!).
Vogue Knitting Mittens and Gloves
But wait, there are more than mittens in this book! Gloves (Autumn Leaves gloves on pg 62 … Read More ...
Book Review And Giveaway – The Art Of Knitted Lace
Just released – The Art of Knitted Lace by Potter Craft
ISBN: 978-0-307-46493-4 RRP $22.99
This book has a complete lace how to section and dozens of beautiful delicate lace patterns. There are tops, shawls, scarfs and much more. With