Jane Thornley. I first was introduced to Jane’s innovative “free knitting” techniques on Ravelry. She was knitting a beach! Yup! A beach. And not only that, there were lots of others knitting beaches too! Hmmm. Fascinating. That one I couldn’t … Read More ...
Patterns are Stash Too!
I am a pattern collector. I’ve downloaded every free pattern on the internet at least 3 times. I’ve classified them, filed them, drooled over them, and promised all of them that they’d be next. All of them. Yeah, you heard … Read More ...
Entrelac or Not?
Entrelac eh? Hey, being Northern Michigan gal gives me the right to do the Canook thing once in awhile.
Anyway, I ran across this really cool blog, called Men Who Knit. These guys have got it going on! On their … Read More ...
Attention All Sockknitters….
OK. I need some encouragement here. Sock knitting is all the rage, has been for quite awhile. Not one to be left behind, I went to the LYS and found some really cool sock yarn ( I won’t divulge the
… Read More ... Lyrical
Talk about wearing one’s heart on one’s sleeve! Theo Wright not only does that with his AMAZING Fair Isle sweaters– he also, wears lyrics on his chest! This one you see here is a tribute to Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent … Read More ...
Totally Tea Tote
If you are on one of those health kicks where no one supports you and you find yourself
carrying around your own protein shakes and herbal tea’s then this tea tote is perfect for you.
Pop your tea tote into … Read More ...
Jigsaw Sock Yarn
This self-patterning sock wool from Ozeyarn.com allows you to create intricate stripe and fairisle-type patterns without changing yarns! The natural warmth and breathability of wool and the durability of nylon. One 100g ball is enough … Read More ...
Knitted Cozy’s
I have seen cozy’s for just about everything from coffee cup cozy’s to mobile phone cozy’s and even a cozy for your toaster but I haven’t seen a cozy for your candle holder.
I am not sure why the … Read More ...
Dying To Try This
Kathryn Ivy has tempted me with her DIY Yarn Dying Tutorial
I am a bit of a color flussy (anything bright grabs my attention) and at the prospect of being able to create my own kalidascope yarn has me excited. … Read More ...
Knitted Plum Pudding
Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting … Read More ...
Knitted Christmas Tree Beanie
Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.
Great Project for office friends … Read More ...
Stitch n Bitch Audio Book
Stitch n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook
by Debbie Stoller, read by the author.
Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters including her grandmother who is mentioned during the book. What’s an Audio knitting book you ask ? … Read More ...
Finding Recycled Yarn on the Internet
Picture courtesy of KnitWit site. Have you tried to recycle yarn? Have you bought a sweater at a resale shop and tried to take it apart to reuse the yarn in your project and pulled your hair out in … Read More ...
Recycling Yarn
Purchasing quality yarns for your project can become costly. Many knitters have become resourceful in obtaining yarn for their projects by purchasing knitted items from thrift stores, yard or tag sales, or estate sales and reusing the yarn.
How do … Read More ...
How to Block
Yesterday I wrote about where knitters block, today I’m giving you websites with tips on how to block.
[tag]Kim Werker[/tag], editor of [tag}Interweave Crochet[/tag], has a great tutorial on [tag]spray blocking[/tag] using a blocking board. Kim is showing how … Read More ...