In this podcast episode:
1) what makes a yarn a winner in my book
2) traveling with knitting in tow
3) the mini lesson is about choosing the right sweater to fit your body shape
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How To Select The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends over at LionBrand bring us a tutorial on how to measure yourself for your project and selecting the size to best flatter your shape.
I for one need something like this, as forever, I’ve been stuck in the … Read More ...
Selecting The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends at Lion Brand Yarn posted an article on Selecting the Perfect Sweater Size. http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/03/17/selecting-the-perfect-sweater-size/#comments
This article outlines the most important parts of figuring out the best size sweater for you. Also links to different styles of sweaters as … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Knitted Baby Vest
CMS Design Company brings us this super easy, and super stylish knitted baby vest. Look how cute this is!
Definitely going in my queue for the next “baby thing” I have to knit!
You can get the free knitted baby … Read More ...
Giveaway – Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody!
Take 18 original designs, a plethora of interesting techniques and elements, and a DVD full of tutorials, and what do you have?
Kristin Omdahl’s Knitting Wrapsody
! Wrap, drape and tie your knitting with scarves, shawls, capes, wraps, shrugs and … Read More ...
Tutorial – Recycling Sweaters For Yarn
From Anya at Squidoo!
Needle arts hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, felting and sewing are making a comeback. Both experienced and novel needlecrafters know how expensive quality yarn can be.
But with a little time investment, luxurious quality yarn can … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Nicole
4 Embellishments for 4 Sweaters….
Tutorial…Recycle an Old Wool Sweater into Felted Potholders
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 ...
Free Pattern – Barbie Doll Sweater
Be careful knitting this sweater, once you start knitting doll clothes, it’s pretty hard to quit, especially if you have the most adorable twin girls looking at you with their big blue eyes…. never mind.
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Cute Sweater For Your Favorite Bear!
Another cute, but yet easy and quick project to knit for the holidays.
From Interweave! Everyone HEARTS bears! And what better way to experiment with new techniques. You could swap out some colors and make it a true holiday bear, … Read More ...
Ball of Yarn Candle
This tiny ball of wax radiates throughout a room with the comfort of an about-to-be-handknit sweater. Aprox 60 hrs of burn time.
Recycled Sweater Wreath
Sweaters too small? Stained? Got rips? This awesome recycling project is a fun way to use those sweaters you just can’t bear to throw away!
Click HERE for info on this recycled sweater wreath… Read More ...
Free Children’s Knitting Patterns from Knitting Daily:
8 FREE Knitting Patterns for Children
A Free Downloadable eBook
There’s nothing more satisfying than knitting something special for a child, and seeing their face light up with excitement! How proud you’ll … Read More ...