Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Now scientists have confirmed what we’ve known all along! Knitting, crocheting, quilting and such provide a release from stress, protect against some memory loss, and promote a sense of well being!
Go here to listen! http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4917058n… Read More ...
Apparantly there is a fun little show being planned. Yes, I really did know about it, but since I seem to live in a coccoon most of the time it doesn’t occur to me to tell everyone about it. I … Read More ...
This site contains some different examples of knitted art, in the form of the traditional sweaters, bags and home dec items. Interesting applications of color, texture, lace and cables are the cornerstone of this company. Browse these designs here: http://www.chrisbylsmadesigns.com/patterns.html… Read More ...
I ran across an awesome resource a long time ago, and I use it so often that it’s just assumed that everyone knows what it is. What is it? Well, hang on there, it’s so awesome that it deserves an … Read More ...
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More ...
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has … Read More ...
What are some of your favorite knitting related podcasts? I’m always looking for new ones. Can’t really listen to them while working, but nearly anything else is a go.
Clara Parkes of the Knitter’s Review found this for us! Brilliant!! The ultimate in recycling!
Our appetite for exotic fibers knows no bounds. It brought corn, soy, bamboo, and it introduced qiviut, yak, and American bison to our knitting baskets. … Read More ...
Congrats, Heidi!
You were the winner drawn to receive this book. I’ve emailed you and as soon as you get back to me with your mailing address, I’ll get your book sent right out.
Please respond within a week though, … Read More ...
Congrats, Edina,
You’re the winner drawn for this giveaway.
I’ve emailed you, as soon as I get your mailing info, I’ll get your stitch cards mailed right out. But, please respond within a week, or I’ll have to draw someone … Read More ...
Congrats “Rabid”. You’re the winner for this awesome book!
I’ve emailed you, and as soon as I get your mailing address, I’ll send out your book. If I don’t hear back from you in a week, I’ll draw again!
Thanks … Read More ...
I LOVE this tote bag. But have to admit the flowers caught my eye. We are soooo very far away from flowers yet…. And what a wonderful bag it would be to take to the farmer’s market (provided, of course, … Read More ...
May 29-31, 2009 in the Ballroom at Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon
Nestucca Bay Yarns would like to invite you to their Spring Knitting Beach Retreat. It is scheduled for the last weekend in May and will … Read More ...
Here’s one for knitting with beads that you’ve already pre-strung: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2-YbLvyNCY and another, more in detail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8ib6nyWKQg
But that’s not how … Read More ...
Berroco has published a Seaming Tutorial, free on their site. Go here to learn how to do the Mattress Stitch: http://www.berroco.com/video/mattress_stitch.html
Watch as Norah demonstrates this easy, invisible seam!… Read More ...