But even though we just got summer up here, the new fall fashions are out. It’s a bit of a slap in the face, enduring 8 months of winter, finally getting summer and then the fashion industry starts talking about … Read More ...
Classic Cast On Methods, From Berroco
Do you find it easier to learn by watching? If so, Berroco’s got your back!
This one is a YouTube video showing different cast on methods. You can either click here or on the picture to start the video.… Read More ...
Lorna’s Laces New Yarn
And it doesn’t have a name yet. This is where you come in. Knitters are being asked to cast their votes for a name for this sure-to-be-awesome new yarn.
Head over to their site to vote now: http://lornaslaces.blogspot.com/ Hurry, … Read More ...
Making Yarn Out of….. Yarn!
So you went to a garage sale/estate sale/resale shop.. and found HUGE cones of lace weight mohair that you must have. Great price – that goes without saying. You must have this, no way around it.
The next day (or … Read More ...
Water Soluable Knitted Wedding Dress
Engineering Students have designed a wedding dress that needs no post wedding storage. This dress is made from panels, put together with water soluable seams that when wet, make the 5 panels of the dress come apart and can then … Read More ...
6 Week Mini Challenge From The Loopy Ewe
Sheri, over at the Loopy Ewe, has a new 6 Week Mini Challenge for you! Here’s the Challenge: Knit a short-sleeved or sleeveless summer sweater/tank between now and July 1st.
Here’s the details: http://www.theloopyewe.com/sheri/category/contest
Who’s in?… Read More ...
Yum!
No fat, no sugar, and you’ll even burn calories knitting these yummy treats!
The pattern is available over at Lynne’s Pattern Parlor, here… Read More ...
Wrap With Love Project
Lisa Griplaf of the Wellington Times in Australia reports on a local group that creates colorful wraps for communities in need throughout the world. This Wrap With Love Knit In is taking squares through August 1st. Read the entire article, … Read More ...
DIY Knitting Tutorials and Videos
Knitted Jewelry
This is cool. I’m totally a gem and crystal girl, can see this working for me. But, it would likely have to be green!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.Com originally posted this article. Check it out!… Read More ...
Mommy Mitten
This is for your own inspiration. There isn’t a pattern, and it isn’t even knit, but it’s a way cool idea, and I’m sure someone out there could knit something similar. Felt it and it would be very warm.
Basically, … Read More ...
Inca Knits
The Incas, a culture and a people, have roots in small provincial towns, each with a unique language and history that is fascinating to outsiders. They were a democratic people who never allowed their Indian culture to be destroyed by … Read More ...
Wind Powered Knitting Machine!
This is kind of neat, the article specifies that the machine (powered by the wind) will keep knitting a tube scarf as long as the yarn and wind hold out. You can read the entire article and watch a video … Read More ...
Inspiration 2010 Maching Knitting Conference
Go HERE for more details on this Maching Knitting Conference!
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Knitting and Felting Ideas for Earth Day
Favecraft.com has 10 ideas for re-using old sweaters from unknitting them and re-using the yarn, felting, making pillows or potholders, plastic bag holders, felted floral designs, cup or bottle cozies, using bits of felt in your paper designs, making … Read More ...
