
This is a cause that is close to my heart as I have a son who is currently in Iraq. Just saying that makes me cringe, but, yes, it was his choice, there is no draft, and we support him … Read More ...
Knitting Stuff Giveaway!
Part of cleaning out my various knitting baskets/boxes/rooms/stashes… involves finding things that I currently have no use for. A lot of these things are new, some slightly used, none will be damaged. They may or may not include books, patterns, … Read More ...
Knitting Project Monogamy
This has to end. I’m declaring to an end to this. What is “this”? The random, willy-nilly casting on of new projects just because I have that yarn in my stash that would be wonderful knit into this, that or … Read More ...
Free Slipper Pattern
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 ...
Christmas Calendar from Drops Designs
I wish I had found this earlier, it’s GORGEOUS!! A Christmas Calendar, from Drops Designs, every day they open up a new free pattern for us. Very Cool! Garn Studio has long been one of my favorite places to find … 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 ...
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 ...
Heartfelt Gifts To Knit & Crochet
Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook … Read More ...
Jelly Yarn
This isn’t a “yarn” that we normally think of as yarn, a fiber containing natural or synthetic materials. This “yarn” is a plastic material. Jelly Yarn is not new, but I just “discovered” Jelly Yarn and I am … Read More ...

