This is a cause that is close to my heart as I have a son who is currently in Iraq. Just saying that makes me cringe, but, yes, it was his choice, there is no draft, and we support him … Read More ...
Knitting Stuff Giveaway!
Part of cleaning out my various knitting baskets/boxes/rooms/stashes… involves finding things that I currently have no use for. A lot of these things are new, some slightly used, none will be damaged. They may or may not include books, patterns, … Read More ...
Knitting Project Monogamy
This has to end. I’m declaring to an end to this. What is “this”? The random, willy-nilly casting on of new projects just because I have that yarn in my stash that would be wonderful knit into this, that or … Read More ...
Free Slipper Pattern
Well I looked all over the net and couldn’t find what I needed. So, I did what any crazed idiot sane responsible knitter would do. I took a pattern I liked and adapted it.
These slippers: 
are from Knitting At … Read More ...
My Waaayyy Cute Sweater Jacket and A Note About Sizing.
This is one of the projects currently on the needles here at knitting.craftgossip.com
It’s from Sandra, The Knitting Magazine, Dec. 03. (pretty bad scan, the magazine is close to totalled). I ran into a snag, as the pattern is supposedly … Read More ...
Shawl Pins Make Really Cool Stocking Stuffers… Just Sayin’…..
I have got, are you ready? THE MOST GORGEOUS SHAWL PINS I’ve ever seen to show you! I’ll let that one sink in for a bit.
Gorgeous!
Absolutely Stunning!
I’ve actually had this pin for quite awhile and was waiting … Read More ...
Knit Your Ribbons!
Everyone knows that there are different ribbon colors associated with different illnesses, support groups… The Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer is perhaps the most famous and well known.
Here is a free dishcloth pattern that utilizes the Pink Breast Cancer … Read More ...
Christmas Calendar from Drops Designs
I wish I had found this earlier, it’s GORGEOUS!! A Christmas Calendar, from Drops Designs, every day they open up a new free pattern for us. Very Cool! Garn Studio has long been one of my favorite places to find … Read More ...
Stuff Those Stockings!
Now that you’ve got all those cool handknit stockings hanging by the chimney with care it’s time to stuff them. Is there a stocking for a sewer or knitting hanging there?
Myself, I can never have enough tape measures. I … Read More ...
There are things you just shouldn’t do
And one of them, believe it or not, is knit every waking moment. Oh, sure, you can knit while riding in the car (back of a bike is difficult, especially if you drop your yarn… don’t ask me how I … Read More ...
There’s Still Time!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)
Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More ...
Homemade Handknit Holidays Part 3
In the last part of our Homemade Handknit Holidays series, I’ll show you one more 
Free Door Stocking, this one from Caron.
But, stockings aren’t the only thing you still have time to knit. How about raiding your stash … Read More ...
Handmade Holidays – Part 2
As part of our Handmade Holidays series, I’ve found some free Christmas Stocking Patterns for you. It’s not too late, you know, these are quick, easy and so totally doable, before Christmas.
Get your needles ready, no excuses!
Free Christmas … Read More ...
Handmade Holidays Part 1 – Create Your Own Christmas Stocking
Knitting your own Christmas Stockings puts you in a happy place. Besides, look at the perks, they don’t really have to fit, there doesn’t have to be the dreaded “second sock syndrome”, you can make them with huge needles and … Read More ...
Free Ornament Patterns, and an Entrelac Tutorial!
Get those needles out, drag out the yarn, and cast on…..
All of these Ornament Patterns are FREE on Berocco’s Site!
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Entrelac Tutorial, here:
Now, create a scarf with your new skills!http://knittyotter.typepad.com/otterknits/2007/03/entrelac_scarf_.html
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Memphis Fingerless Gloves by … Read More ...