Knitting Articles Of Interest – Page 114

I Spy A Couple of Knitters

July 9, 2008 by vickie howell

What pop-culture infused fashion magazine unknowingly has two knitter’s featured in their current issue? Find out here!… Read More ...

Recycling, it’s in the bag!

July 7, 2008 by vickie howell

kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)

kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of … Read More ...

Patriotic 4th Of July Knit Patterns

July 4, 2008 by vickie howell

In honor of Independence Day it seems only fitting to post 4 pictures of July 4th inspired knits (ok, Patriotism is a year-roung gig, but work with me here!).

1. Dave Cole’s American flag installation piece entitled “The … Read More ...

Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More ...

Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!

June 30, 2008 by vickie howell

I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More ...

Does your knitting measure up?

June 28, 2008 by vickie howell

We’ve all been there. Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared. Again. What’s a knitter to … Read More ...

Knit Prints

June 24, 2008 by vickie howell

Sure baskets of yarn and vases filled with needles make great, knitty home decor. But what if you want to take it a step further–what if you want your knit in print? Well I know I did, which is why … Read More ...

Knitting Poetry – Time

June 20, 2008 by Shellie Wilson

Time by Minnie Gertz

Time — such a precious

Gift is it

To work, to read, and

Yes, to knit.

Time to listen to the

Birds sing;

To watch flowers

Appear in spring.

Time to dream of

Good future days… Read More ...

Knitting, it’s a real gas!

June 17, 2008 by vickie howell

It’s a fact that wool is warmer when it’s wet, but I wonder what happens when it’s gassed? Should the situation arise, both Craftster’s Teriyakimoto and these prepared purlers will likely find out!… Read More ...

Young @ Heart

June 16, 2008 by vickie howell

Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More ...

Once upon a time in a knitting bag, far, far away…

June 9, 2008 by vickie howell

Oops, he knit it again! My dear friend Dave Lowe always keeps me in stitches with his clever, cartoon blog, ParaAbnormal. His most recent entry however packs such a purl-punch, I couldn’t resist sharing it. I wonder if they’re looking … Read More ...

Knit.1 Magazine

June 8, 2008 by vickie howell

I’m reporting to you straight from TNNA in Columbus, OH, where I found out that Knit.1 Magazine will now only be publishing TWO issues a year (down from 4). Alas, the internet kills the print star, it seems.

I love … Read More ...

by Robert Service

She’d bring to me a skein of wool

And beg me to hold out my hands;

so on my pipe I cease to pull

And watch her twine the shining strands

Into a ball so … Read More ...