These “Wonderful” mittens feature a snowflake pattern across the back of the hand with a traditional spotted or “lice” pattern on the palm— and the yarn must be Fresco. Snowflake patterns provide the beauty while the soft wool/baby alpaca/angora Fresco … Read More ...
Tutorial – Take a Yarn Loom and Leftover Sock Yarn and….
Presto…. Chango…. We have Lavender Sachets!
This tutorial will show you how, on a yarn loom, to weave these sachets. Fill with lavendar and you have a really nice topper for your Holiday packages!
Cowls Are Hot!
And this is Maddy Laine’s contribution to this latest craze.
This Wrap of Many Colors is a simple-to-knit reverse stockinette stitch combined in a versatile wrap that is shaped from the lower edge, creating a comfortable fit around the neck … Read More ...
Knit A Dead Head!
My husband hunts. So do I. My husband dabbles in taxidermy. I do not. But, only because of time constraints, I’d rather knit (plus there is the lack of any talent regarding painting…) But with this technique, I can knit … Read More ...
Free Printable PDF File for Knitters and Crocheters Reference Cards
From the Chocolate Mints in a Jar blog, reference cards. Just print them off, maybe laminate them with clear contac paper, and cut them apart. Keep them in your knitting bag for quick reference.
Comes in knitting needle conversion, … Read More ...
Knit Circus Has Done It Again
What have they done? Well, their latest issue is JAM PACKED with so many cool patterns, such as you see here, plus a video tutorial for a stretchy ribbed cast, an article about making socks fit, knitting with kids, and … Read More ...
Need A Sock? Cabin Fever Will Keep Those Tootsies Warm!
I’ve had the opportunity to take a look at the new Cabin Fever Need A Sock Book
. This is really a cool idea, no more patterns. I’m all about no more patterns!
Using a percentage system, there are only … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern Tutorial – Brioche Stitch
Brioche stitch isn’t hard. If you’ve knitted for any amount of time you automatically know that new stitches and techniques aren’t hard. There’s knit, purl, yarn over (increases) and decreases. That’s all there is to any stitch pattern.
Easy!
With … Read More ...
Congrats To Our Knit Circus Winners
I’ve chosen 3 winners from random. They are Nikki P, Carmen and Teresa. Congratulations!!
I’ll be emailing your Knit Circus Pattern Packs to you this afternoon!… Read More ...
Eunny Casts On With This Video Tutorial
From Eunny’s new book, Getting Started Knitting – Basics and Beyond.
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Vogue Knitting Live!!!
I have ONE FREE ADMISSION ticket to this event!
Who’s going?
1st commenter gets it, let me know…..
And check out the deets HERE
… Read More ...Felted Candy Corn Pattern
Fresh from L&B Yarn Company, and listed on Ravelry!
These HUGE felted candy corns are awesome for Fall decorating.
and Click HERE for the pattern.
Looking for more Halloween Knitting patterns? Check these out on … Read More ...
New Holiday Issue Of Knit Simple Is Available Now
It’s not Lions, and Tigers and Bears, but it IS hats and mitts and scarves! And cup cozies, and bags and slippers! And shawls and capes and vests! For adults and kids and homes!
New Deep Fall Knitty….
Spinning Recycled Denim Fibers….
While at the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wood Festival this past weekend I wandered into (technically this is correct, as in true tourist fashion I was bumping into all kinds of things and people – just ga ga over all … Read More ...