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 … 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 ...
What Happens In Vegas Sock KAL!
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 … 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 ...