If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop over … Read More ...
Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In
Rumor has it that around May 2, 2010 the folks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in New York are hosting an Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In.
Attendees will knit or crochet 7-inch by 9-inch acrylic yarn blocks for afghans to … Read More ...
The Art Of Gift Wrapping, by Wanda Wen
This book has nothing to do with knitting, but I came across it and thought you’d enjoy hearing about it.
Using some of the most unconventional items on the planet Wanda wraps gifts. She takes old jewelry leftovers and wraps … Read More ...
Color Knitting The Easy Way by Melissa Leapman
Whenever I walk into a yarn store I am simply overwhelmed by the colors and textures. The choices. So many choices, so little time, and all that. Sensory overload!
This book is an oasis in … Read More ...
The Fearless Knitter by Jennifer E Seiffert
This Fearless Knitting Workbook
, The Step-by-Step guide to Knitting Confidence by Jennifer E. Seiffert will truly make you a fearless knitter. She starts with the basics such as tools, gauge and how to get it, how to adjust when … Read More ...
Patriotic 4th of July Socks Pattern
Different! But that’s ok, I can live with it. I like the idea of beads in socks, although it’s never been attempted in my “land ‘o knitting” (as far as socks anyway) it’s still a cool concept.
This pattern is … Read More ...
Nicki Does It Again!
These pillows, designed by Nicky Epstein, would look perfect adorning my porch swing, don’t you think? Well, second thought, the chickens… yeah, never mind.
The official name: “Knitting in Tuscany” Della Robbia Flower Pillows. The pattern by Nicky Epstein was … Read More ...
The Sock Knitter’s Workshop
Remember my desperate plea for help with my socks (well, maybe it was more like “help me not buy any more sock yarn”)? Anyway, I have issues with socks. They don’t quite fit. I wear them and love them because … Read More ...
Technique – Plying With Beads
In Spin Off’s new e-newsletter, there is an article on plying with beads. Interesting, not because I need another hobby, but it’s just something that never occured to me. Spin your yarn, thread some beads on one of the singles … Read More ...
Best Knitting Bag Ever!
If you haven’t seen or even tried the Nantucket Bagg, you must see it. It’s the best. Made out of machine washable polyester, it has more pockets than I can count (30), is reversible (so the pockets can be on … Read More ...
Try A Different Color Combination…
Different looks with different colors! Go bold. Go pastel. It’s all up to you. This combination pictured is brought to you by BT Yarns and you can get the pattern here: http://www.btyarns.com/servlet/StoreFront… Read More ...
Shopping From The Stash…
Ok, problem here – (hands waving wildly in the air from the back of the class).
I have approximately 257 skeins of sock yarn. These need to be knit, obviously, into the socks that I bought them for (patterns included). … Read More ...
The Salty Knitters Strike Again!
The town of West Cape May has an unusual band of Graffiti artists. Calling themselves the Salty Knitters, these gals, (or guys, who really knows…) have been “decorating” their town, installing knitwear coverings on anything that doesn’t move, and some … Read More ...
Congratulations Andrea…
She’s won our giveaway for Nicky Epstein’s Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch. Since my 60 lb, we have to be touching at all time, lap puppy is sleeping I used a random number generator.
Thanks for playing everyone! And … Read More ...
Craft Room Organization. Ideas From Spin-Off Magazine.
When spring cleaning’s got you by the tail, Stephanie, from Spin Off Magazine has some ideas for you. How to <gasp> give away/throw away your stash, and how to organize what’s left.
Go here to read her ideasa: http://e1.interweave.com/dm?id=E5B5337F8B16FC4D8A06C2E9453D43CF00A59F4D938D098E… Read More ...