Patterns, projects and techniques
Vogue’s Knitting Site never ceases to amaze me. Just this morning in my email box, I got this little jewel. And it’s free!
In Vogue’s Stitch Library, here: http://www.vogueknitting.com/node/569
Perfect for the beach house, you could make up a whole … Read More ...
Lisa Edelstein, star of the Fox Television hit House, is helping in a campaign geared towards child survival. She is joining in and knitting/crocheting a baby cap and writing letters. This outreach effort is part of the “Knit One, Save … Read More ...
National Craft Month (NCM) is a nationwide consumer awareness program designed to draw attention to crafts and the benefits derived from craft activities. Celebrated each March by consumers and the industry alike, NCM activities and promotions take place nationally and … Read More ...
Wraps per inch, or WPI is a way to determine the weights of any yarn.
Simply take a pencil, dowel, or ruler and mark off an inch. Then wrap the yarn around your pencil, dowel or ruler until you get … Read More ...
Kristin Nicholas of Getting Stitched On The Farm fame gives us a French Knot Tutorial, on her blog, here: http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2009/03/french-knot-tutorial.html
Kristin says; “I never let anyone leave my class without knowing how to do this really versatile stitch.”… Read More ...
This publicaton is new to me, I didn’t even know about it! But, this morning as I was wandering my way through the inter-webs it found me, so here it is! http://www.knotions.com/
This current issue features patterns, techniques including yarn … Read More ...
Make this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More ...
Face it, you’ve got to figure out a system to tame all of those needles and hooks you have. Whether it’s straights, double points, circulars, or interchangeables, Della-Q has the system for you!
Go here to view the videos, they’ll … Read More ...
Let the Wearin’ O’ The Green commence with this warm and fun hat from PolarKnit Yarns!
This free pattern, the Shamrock’n Hat is here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=HATS/TOQUES… Read More ...
Here’s a nifty little online sock calculator! Simple put in your gauge, measurement and any notes, and click on the submit button. It spits out a pattern to your measurements. You can even specify hand or machine knitting. Try it! … Read More ...
Brilliant! And way cute too! This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.
Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!… Read More ...
Looking for a quick and easy knitting pattern for Easter? Look no further than this adorable pattern from Knitting On The Net, designed by Vivian Keys!
With just a few simple stitches, this pattern creates a … Read More ...
If the idea of beachcombing for sea critters is on your to-do list for this summer, you might want to knit up a souvenier. (You can knit and beachcomb at the same time, maybe beach-knitting?).
This star, from Classic Elite … Read More ...
I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More ...
Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.
And… I’ve got just the thing … Read More ...