Forget knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving (well, OK, don’t totally forget about them, just put them in a box and then look outside that box), this site will teach you some interesting ways to decorate with yarn, beyond the … Read More ...
The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook
I haven’t finished reading this book, yes it reads like a novel you can’t put down. And, as a bonus, if a stray Yak or Musk Ox walks through your yard, this book will tell you what to do with … Read More ...
EntreKnits – Interweave’s Newest EMag!
And now only 9.99!
Entrelac, Modular and Mitered knitting projects and techniques.
Interweave rises to the next generation of knitting, eMags allow you to watch videos, zoom in on stitch definition, hear designer interviews, click off to websites to purchase … Read More ...
Stephanie Japel’s Fit Your Knits
Stephanie Japel
- Award Winning Knitwear Designer
- Author of Glam Knits & Fitted Knits
You’ve found the perfect sweater pattern and even bought the perfect yarn. Before you spend days, weeks, or even months knitting the sweater just to find … Read More ...
Brand New Emag from Interweave!
Colorways….Artison Hues in Fiber and Fabric, the ultimate in spinning and dyeing from the ultimate authority – Interweave!
You only need to click on this emag to be transported to the ancient lands of the South American Indians to learn … Read More ...
Knit Lab From Interweave, With Stephanie Japel
Knit Lab
Projects, Patterns & Techniques
A published author and award winning knitwear designer, Stefanie Japel brings a fun and trendy style to Knit Lab. Using a Lacy Keyhole Scarf as the course project, the course starts off with the … Read More ...
Knit Circus Summer 2011….
Wow!
22 fresh, brand new projects, from shawls and purses and bags to this adorable gansey, hooded vest as well as the little girl’s version of the gansey. Actually, this little hooded vest sold it for me, this is so … Read More ...
How To Make Yarn From A T-Shirt – T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More ...
Sockupied – Spring 2011!
Sockupied Spring 2011 is here. It’s great, even better than the last one. Along with the product reviews – all aimed at sock knitting, there are interviews and of course the patterns. But this emag is different. Along with the … Read More ...
Managing Long Floats in Fair Isle Knitting… and more….
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 ...
Free Pattern – Double Knitted Coin Purse
Tutorial – Continental Knitting: Norwegian Purl….
Kate Atherley, AKA Wise Hilda shows us this amazing purl method. Forget fiddling around trying to wrap the yarn in the Continental method of purling, this purl stitch is much easier!
Mattress Stitch – It’s Easy The Knitting Daily Way!
Over at the Knitting Daily site, there is a mattress stitch tutorial. It’s really easy and Eunny Jang shows you how! And, while you’re there, be sure and download Getting Started: Basics and Beyond with Eunny Jang; you’ll find … Read More ...
SpinKnit Emag From Interweave
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
Tutorial – Weaving Danish Heart Baskets
Isn’t this pretty? The tutorial calls for pre-bought felted squares, but I’m sure you can think of a better source, no?
This is a traditional Danish design and is sooooo easy!
Click HERE for the tutorial on Weaving Danish Heart … Read More ...