Here’s a cool use for both knitting and technology: an electronic music composer, challenged to come up with a more exciting MIDI controller, knit conductive thread along with yarn into scarves connected wirelessly to a piano. When the person wearing … Read More ...
Woman Knitting at Wimbledon Causes a Stir
All eyes were on center court for the dramatic conclusion of the Wimbledon tennis match in which Andy Murray defeated Marcos Baghdatis in a contest that ran into the night, but the commentators were briefly more interested in a mystery … Read More ...
The Sock Report – New Site I Found!
Sock and sock yarn patterns, blog, swag and info on how to design for this publication.
Check it out HERE… Read More ...
Beach Knitting!
100% cotton, eco friendly and made in the USA! And yes, it’s 100% cotton, perfect for a beach coverup, t-shirt, tank… or even an eyeglass cord, like this FREE PATTERN HERE!!
Find this awesome yarn over at Knit Out Of … Read More ...
Winners of Giveaways
Dyeing in the Kitchen – Lori
and Color and Yarn Design for Spinners – Sierra! Congratulations, ladies! Thanks for playing!… Read More ...
Free Pattern – Slippers, Perfect For Father’s Day!
These slippers are perfect for Father’s Day. Made from Tilli Thomas Silk Sari Ribbon, they’d be soft too.
Go HERE
Looking for more Slipper patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Free Patterns from Knit and Crochet Now!
Knit and Crochet Now is a PBS TV show. Seriously, I have never heard of this show!
This bunny pattern is free HERE
But don’t just stop there, click on the View Videos link and you’ll be treated to over … Read More ...
Jogless Stripes In The Round – From Knitting Daily and Eunny Jang!
You know how you’re knitting striped socks or a sweater, or stocking and where the round meets, the stripes don’t match up? Well this Youtube video from Interweave is the ticket!
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Dyeing Yarn – Space Dyeing on Your Kitchen Stove!
Use food coloring to dye your yarns using this simple technique! From the ChemKnits blog….
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Lantern Moon Needle Case Giveaway!
Congratulations, Imelda, you’ve won this giveaway. I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me asap with the info I’ve requested and I’ll get your Needle Case Sent right off to you.
Thanks, everyone, for playing!
Well, I guess I … Read More ...
A New KAL from The Knitters Brewing Company.
The Knitter’s Brewing Company has been doing KALs for a long time, I’ve participated in a few of them myself, for socks. This one is for this really pretty shawl. The Cardioid Shawl
Here’s the description: Cascading hearts set the … Read More ...
Better Buttonholes with Creative Knitting!
There are all kinds of buttonholes. Learn the ins and outs of all of them in this newsletter by Creative Knitting.
Click on over to HERE and sign up to get your own free tips!… Read More ...
The Adventures of Percy, Bailey and Adria and Oakley….
Percy is a Penguin, and he’s very enthusiastic about the crafts, wool and knitting world. Read about his adventures with his friends, Bailey, Adria and Oakley, over at Linda’s Web Site, HERE
Enjoy!!… Read More ...
Copyright Issues – Extra Extra Read All About It!
Copyright 101 for Knitters. From Interweave.
This is information you need, not only to protect yourself but to protect other artists too.
From Interweave: “
How Much Do You Know About Copyright?
Knitting Daily and the staff at Interweave have
