Now you can have a lightswitch anywhere you need it! Do I sound like a hawker yet?
Try this: 
That’s right! You can now knit your own light switch! And while the instructions are kind of hard to understand (different … Read More ...
Congratulations, Heather!
Heather S. is the winner of the Boutique Knits giveaway!
Don’t give up my peeps, there’s another one coming…..… Read More ...
Students Knit Pumpkin Hats For Charity…
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting … Read More ...
Knitting Socks, Breaking It Down
Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make … Read More ...
Knit A Square for the South African Aids Orphans
The AIDS orphans in Southern Africa belong to one of the fastest growing, but least desirable groups of children in need, on earth.
Go here to help! http://www.knit-a-square.com/aidsorphans.html… Read More ...
Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More ...
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More ...
Knitted/Felted Tote – Free Pattern
This is a free pattern, courtesy of cyberseams.com
This tote bag is just the right size to carry a knitting project around, use as a basic tote bag, or even as a purse. You can choose to line it, so … Read More ...
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Specifically for knitters, you … Read More ...
Congrats, Nikki!
My way cute puppy has chosen your name to receive the Hat Heads Book Giveaway! If you’ll get back to me by the end of the day tomorrow with your mailing address, I’ll get your book in the mail to … Read More ...
Spider’s Aren’t Just For Shreiking….
Because now, there’s Spider Web Socks. Complete with beads and everything! These are cool.
Themed companion socks, one with a spider and the other with a web, knitted in lace and beaded stitches. For an evocative statement, choose black socks … Read More ...
Portuguese Knitting Video
Welcome to KnitForBrains.net, a knitting blog I just ran across. Written by a knitting newbie, he’s got a YouTube video on Portuguese Knitting, here: http://knitforbrains.net:80/
Eric, of Knitforbrains.net, says, “Anyone who thinks knitting is hard, please try the Portuguese knitting … Read More ...
A Weekend With Stephanie!
So, Stephanie’s forming a new business, and she wants to celebrate!
What do you mean, “Stephanie who?”?
You know, Stephanie, of The Yarn Harlot! Ok, now that we’re on the same page, Stephanie and Tina of The Sock Summit are … Read More ...
Skacel’s New Yarn…
AslanTrends is pleased to present “Kettle Hand Dyed Collection”. Introducing 3 new fine Merino wool yarns in fingering, worsted and bulky weights. All yarns are hand dyed in a wonderful selection of colorways. The hand made nature of the … Read More ...
Land’s End Knitting Charity….
Lands’ End Invites Customers To Knit A Charity Hat For Chilly Sailors
| Lands’ End is calling on customers to grab their knitting needles, cast-on and help sailors cast-off in a cosy new hat. |
Sep 17, 2009 – The home shopping … Read More ...