Attention all Sock-a-Holics! Hop over to Ravelry and join in on this newest Sock KAL. Hosted by the Knitters Brewing Company. There’s no purchase necessary, but if you decide to buy the suggestion materials, 1.00 from the sale of each … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scarf Using Lana Grossa’s Gnocchi Yarn
From Jimmy Beans Wool and also, Lana Grossa, we have this video showing how to cast on and knit with this unusual yarn. 
The yarn comes in many colors, which you can see here: http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/LanaGrossa/Gnocchi.asp?gclid=CMjXg93Q0aACFcvV5wodxXCyzw
and the video (as well … Read More ...
Warm Up America – Knitting Patterns
from Emma Jones of the Prime Writer News Network brings us this article on Warm Up America. ”
“Volunteer knit or crochet a rectangle (or squares) measuring at least 7” x 9” and contribute the rectangles to their local Warm … Read More ...
Lithuanian Wristers KnitAlong/TwitAlong
It’s back on! Donna Druchunas of Artic Lace fame is hosting this knit-along.
Materials:1 ball of Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight in 2 colors. DPNs size 0&1, to get 9sts/in in 2-color St st w/lrg ndls. #DDTwitKAL
That’s twitter … Read More ...
Fiddlesticks Flair Vest
I really like this vest, it would be pretty layered over jeans, just the ticket for weather that likes to change on it’s own whim. Maybe it’s just that it’s green, I don’t know, but it sure is pretty. Actually … Read More ...
Giveaway! Knitting Daily Series 400 DVD
Continuing on with telling you about these awesome dvds….
Show #404 features finishing techniques from seaming and washing to underarm shaping and raglans.
Show #405 explores different yarns used in different patterns. Natural fibers, different breeds of sheep and the … Read More ...
Gorilla Knitting Vs Guerilla Knitting
A reader sent me this post, and it was way too much fun not to share. Enjoy it!
http://www.ooh.com/blog/general/
knitting-not-for-grannies-or-gorillas/… Read More ...
Attention Desert Dwellers….
The Knitting Guild of the Desert will be hosting its sixth annual luncheon and fashion show titled “Knit ‘till your Heart’s Content” at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the PGA West Tournament Clubhouse, 56-150 PGA Blvd.
Members of the guild will … Read More ...
Truer Words Were Never Spoken….
Technically I’ve had both of my tunnels “fixed” however, there are days….
To order this poster, or see others, check out Jessica Franks’ site, here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41544702… Read More ...
New Website From Bernat – Bernat Cares
For generations knitters & crocheters have shared their time, energy and skills in helping others. During wartime, women on the homefront made a significant contribution to the war effort by knitting for the troops. Today, making items for people less … Read More ...
Knit A Neuron!
Ok then. When I started to knit (which I don’t even really remember when that was), I knit out-of-the-box stuff like, um, vests. And sweaters. And maybe a scarf or two. But I’ve got to say that never did a … Read More ...
We Have A Winner….
This time I used a random number generator because my puppy is out playing in the snow. So, the winner of Kristin Nocholas book, color by Kristin is…….
Jen!
Stay tuned….. and thanks to everyone for playing.… Read More ...
You Knit This With What???
For this exhibition, Tsumura shows fabrics, reusing plugs and LAN cables, which were destined to be industrial waste. It is not just because he has been very good at using themes such as “recycling” and ”ecology”. But also classical working … Read More ...
Dolly Donations
Sarah makes these dolls, and she says “My mission is to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate, especially orphaned children around the world ……. to provide them with a source of comfort …… to send them … Read More ...
Scarves For Special Olympics….
Warm the hearts and fuel the spirit of the Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2010 Idaho State Winter Games!
In 2009, the Special Olympics World Winter Games invited knitters and crocheters from around the USA and the world to … Read More ...