Today’s dilemma, boys and girls is the never-ending (for me anyway) argument on how to find and pull out the center strand from a center pull skein of yarn.
This is the way I ALWAYS knit from a skein, … Read More ...
Iknitarod 2012 Update
This is my Iknitarod project (over on Ravelry, Iknitarod 2012).
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/us/pattern.php?id=4575&lang=us
Figuring this may be the only way I’ll get this done, as it’s due for a baby shower in, oh, about a week! And yeah, I just started it.… Read More ...
Owl Hat!
Now, this isn’t so much a pattern as a really cute idea. Take a pattern of choice, square off the top, add poms and fringies and get funky with the felt!
From The Vintage Umbrella, HERE… Read More ...
Boot Liners, or Boot Toppers…
I think I’ve told you about these before. But how cool! Wearing these boots at least twice a day myself, this is not only a great fashion statement (? lol), but it warms up the inside of the boot. I … Read More ...
Knit and Felt Your Way Into Your Next Newest Spring Bag!
Isn’t this just the most adorable purse? I totally love it. It’s sporty, dressy, and would just as easily hold your ereader as it would your knitting!
Check it out, the pattern is free, HERE at All Free Knitting!… Read More ...
From The Tech Knitter – Shanked and Unshanked Buttons
Buttons come in two varieties, as you see in the picture to your left. The unshanked buttons have holes in which to sew them directly to your fabric and the shanked buttons have, well, shanks to sew them to your … Read More ...
Download For A Dime – From Interweave.
Now, over at Interweave, you can download individual episodes of Knitting Daily for only 10 cents!
Hurry on over to Interweave HERE… Read More ...
Full Circle Yarn by Knit Picks!
Full circle yarn, made from recycled fibers. It’s spun from a blend of merino and highland wool fibers that would have been discarded, allowing for reduced waste and conservation of natural resources.
Ok, that’s what Knit Picks says.
This … Read More ...
Kelley From Knit Picks Invites You To Her Mitten Class!
Mittens are fun, easy and an awesome way to practice new techniques. And, now, Kelley from Knit Picks invites you to her mitten class!
Go HERE
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New Technique – Roositud
Roositud is “embroidering while knitting”. Now I have to admit, this is one technique I’ve never heard of, so that in itself peaks my interest.
Knitting Daily says, “Roositud is an Estonian inlay technique in which groups of stitches … Read More ...
Extreme Knitting on YouTube!
Knitting with 1000 strands at one time? Rachel John shows you how!
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New Online Knitting Magazine – Clotheshorse!
From the runway to the beach, the back of a van to a wildflower meadow, this fresh new magazine will be a total hit.
Co-founders Heather and Mindy have collaborated to bring a stunning variety of patterns. This 1st issue … Read More ...
Really Cool Cardigan/Poncho/Pullover Type Thing!
I hate to say that Sweater Babe has done it again, but Dudes! Katherine has totally rocked her newest design!
Check out this awesome cape with cable and lace details.
This is what Katherine has to say about her latest … Read More ...
Knit A Quick Hoodie!
This video is a goldie from a long time ago, but it is so beautiful! Try it out by watching this video.
Knitting small baby items is always a speedy project, especially when you use chunky yarn. This hoodie … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Felted Coin Purse
Cute! Totally. An ideal beginner knitted and felted project. This is over on Ravelry, if you don’t have an account, by all means Sign. Up. Now! Soooo many cool things!
You can find the free pattern HERE… Read More ...