Knitting

Patterns, projects and techniques

Free Slipper Pattern

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Well I looked all over the net and couldn’t find what I needed. So, I did what any crazed idiot sane responsible knitter would do. I took a pattern I liked and adapted it.

These slippers: are from Knitting At … Read More ...

Homemade Handknit Holidays Part 3

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In the last part of our Homemade Handknit Holidays series, I’ll show you one  more  Free Door Stocking, this one from Caron.

But, stockings aren’t the only thing you still have time to knit. How about raiding your stash … Read More ...

Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!

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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 ...

Spinning!

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What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!

I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed … Read More ...

To Cable Or Not To Cable

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I love knitting cables. I love gadgets. I’m always looking for new gadgets and things to try out in my knitting. New techniques, new ways of doing old things. Actually I just love knitting, but then….

So. Cables.

Cables can … Read More ...

KALs

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Or Knit-A-Longs

I’ve taken part in a few of these, they’re fun. The problem I have is time. With working and farming I don’t have a scheduled amount of time to knit (funny how hobbies are like that!).

But, I … Read More ...

View Stick

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When I was given the View Stick a couple of years back to try out, I passed it along to my mom thinking that it would be the perfect aid for her to read the fine print of knitting patterns.  … Read More ...

Dr Who ? Dr Unfair that’s who

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Dr who knitting fans have been in an uproar over their favorite Dr Who patterns being terminated off the internet. You could go see the (alleged) offending site but the patterns have now been removed.

it is not the first … Read More ...

Dr Who Fans Unite

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I am not really a big fan of Dr who and watch it without too much interest or care but was confused when he kept talking about Jelly Babies, well now I am confused no more for those of you … Read More ...

Angel In Our Midst

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Thicket.com.au has this wonderful “Angel In Our Midst” pattern available.

Visit the gallery for the details on how to get this pattern via e-mail.

while you are there check out the beautiful scarf patterns that are available for a few … Read More ...

Potter’s Snitch Needles

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I admit it, I’m a Harry Potter fan. I have all the books, (I’m almost finished with the last book – don’t tell me the ending!!!) all the DVD’s and have seen all the movies in the theater except this … Read More ...