Patterns, projects and techniques
Yesterday I wrote about where knitters block, today I’m giving you websites with tips on how to block.
[tag]Kim Werker[/tag], editor of [tag}Interweave Crochet[/tag], has a great tutorial on [tag]spray blocking[/tag] using a blocking board. Kim is showing how … Read More ...
Many knitters do not spend the time to block their finished projects, especially if they knit with [tag]acrylic yarns[/tag]. A nice thing about acrylic is that it’s self-blocking – just toss it into the washer and dryer, and it springs … Read More ...
This motorcycle cozy was knitted by [tag]Theresa Honeywell[/tag] and at one point was on display at the [tag]Georgia Museum of Arts[/tag]. Theresa has an eye for the masculine arts and has also knitted tool belts, screwdrivers, and jackhammers.
More of … Read More ...
Ever have trouble putting color together, trying to decide what will look good with that hot pink wool in your stash, or how to layout the colors in your Tulips Baby Cardigan? COLORovers is a site you should check out.… Read More ...
[tag]Jewelry[/tag] designer [tag]Liana Kabe[/tag]l has a new use for plastic knitting needles – and many other plastics. She turns them into jewelry. I’m not kidding – she uses [tag]Tupperware[/tag], knitting needles, wire, sterling silver, ceramics – just about anything and … Read More ...
From the [tag]Interweave[/tag] site and the [tag]Knitting Daily Newsletter[/tag]
Interweave Press is now holding its annual online [tag]HURT BOOK SALE[/tag]! Receive discounts of 50 to 80% off the retail price for slightly damaged books (books may have scratches on … Read More ...
Well, I knew it wouldn’t take long for someone to do this – knit an [tag]iPhone[/tag].
This post is found on [tag]Daddy Types[/tag] a blog for [tag]new dads[/tag]. This would make a nice toy for your child so you … Read More ...
Today I received an email from Suzanne M Harker of [tag]Trinity Shawls[/tag] in response to a post on [tag]The Shawl Ministry[/tag].
Suzanne wrote:
“Many people use our traditional knitting as a means to quiet their minds, of nourishing their … Read More ...
[tag]Knitability LLC[/tag] is a company that has developed a series of patterns designed to help knitters learn a new skill. Each pattern in the skill building series explains new techniques in words and pictures.
As you work your way through … Read More ...
Newish topic at [tag]Knitter’s Review Forums[/tag]. This topic has generated quite a few posts concerning [tag]hand-painted yarns[/tag].
One post dated 06/28/2007Â is from Margaret of [tag]Inspirations Yarn.[/tag]
“I can’t speak to anyone elses technique or motivation but I … Read More ...
I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].
Vermont Organic Fiber … Read More ...
In today’s newsletter from [tag]Webs[/tag], they are featuring a new100% wool in the worsted weight with 247 yards per skein, and at an easy on the pocket price of $4.99 before discount. Not to mention the fact that it … Read More ...
After all the rushing and traveling for the out-of-state baby shower, I finally found time to catch up on my magazine reading. I am a poor traveler and could not focus while in the plane. (Read – not in control … Read More ...
My special order [tag]Team Knitty Sock Yarn[/tag] arrived yesterday. This yarn is specially dyed when ordered by [tag]Mama E[/tag] at [tag]C*EYE*BER Fiber Warehouse[/tag]. I ordered this yarn June 2. I don’t think that was an unusually long time for a … Read More ...
This is a post that is a little old, from January, but it struck a chord with me. It’s written by the owners of [tag]Rosies Yarn Cellar[/tag], a store in Philadelphia, PA and the blog is [tag]Rosie Blogs[/tag].… Read More ...