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 ...
French Knot Tutorial by Kristin Nicholas
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 ...
Knotions Online Knitting Magazine. Spring 2009 Issue Is Here!
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 ...
Melusine!
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 ...
New Della-Q Videos
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 ...
Free Hat Pattern, In Honor Of All You Shamrocks Out There….
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 ...
Sock Pattern Calculator!
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 ...
2 Cent Dishcloth!
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 ...
Free Mini Easter Basket Pattern is Soooo Cute….
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 ...
I’m Seeing Stars….
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 ...
Celtic Bag Pattern, Free on Ravelry
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 ...
2 Handed Fair Isle Technique
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 ...
A Tribble A Day….
It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.
And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf
And a wonderful tutorial, is here:
http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html… Read More ...
These Baby Booties Stay On…..
This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More ...
Prayer Shawls Give Comfort For Cancer Patients
The original story is here: http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=10808
For other ideas on these Prayer Shawls, go here: http://www.shawlministry.com/
A free, easy pattern using any soft, warm yarn, is here: http://www.standrews-bigrapids.org/p8-9.pdf
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