This knitting news is all over the press as 65 year old Mr perkins aims to knit 1000 hats for community groups.
So what has got everyone’s attention? Is it the 1000 hats? them being knitted by a man ? … Read More ...
New yarns from Yarnmarket.com
Check out Yarnmarket.com’s new yarn collection to get you started in the new year. What a great excuse to purchase some new yarns than a new year right ?
Yarnmarket has a flat rate of $6.49 for all orders under … Read More ...
Lobster on a Budget
Lobster isn’t in everyone’s budget but now it can be with the help of
and her free knitting pattern.
Via craftzine.com… Read More ...
How to come up with knitting ideas
Fiona Carter tells us how to “come up with great knitting ideas”
“Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of any project and knitting is no exception. The more seasoned knitters know that when the urge to knit strikes, the … Read More ...
Merry Christmas
Machine Knitting Groups
Machine Knitters are often forgotten about so if you are feeling a little lonely in your hobby then check out these online machine knitting groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KMaholics/
This group originated in Belgium (March 2006) and started with a handful of French-speaking … Read More ...
Gifts For The Knitter
Do you know someone (other than yourself) that loves knitting? then how about buying them a knitting themed gift for christmas? .
Knitcharms.com has some cute knitting charms that can be
used on jewelry or as knitting markers and lots … Read More ...
Knitted Garlands
If you can’t bring yourself to use those $2 tinsel garlands this year then how about stepping it up a notch and knitting your own garlands with this free pattern. It sounds a little too time consuming for me … Read More ...
Last Minute Gifts
Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
RRP Price: $16.47
Today’s knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they’re constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish … Read More ...
Santa The Shelf Sitter
What you will need:
8ply/DK/(USA – WW/4ply) Courtelle, allow 25grms(1 oz) of Red and oddments of flesh, white and black.
No.11 (3mm)(USA2) knitting needle
Toy stuffing.
For the free knitting pattern visit Craftbits.com
Heartfelt Gifts To Knit & Crochet
Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook … Read More ...
Knitting Bauble
How cute is this yarn bauble over at craftster.org
perfect for the knitter or crochet freak in your home.
I would love to see a whole tree of these it would look amazing.
Appleshannon is the creator of this wonderful … Read More ...
Buy A Pattern For Charity
 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts
All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantaged children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size … Read More ...
Knitted Stocking
 
Coats and clark are celebrating christmas with this very sloppy looking christmas stocking. It’s a great unique style stocking thats a whimsical alternative to the traditional style stocking.
You will need adobe reader for the whimsical stocking… Read More ...
Win $100 From Yarnmarket
Take Yarnmarkets.com Survey for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate. Who doesn’t need that?… Read More ...