I really like this design, the pink, not so much, but the design is nice.
Now that I have a sock pattern that I love and have memorized I can start to knit socks with patterns in them. The current … Read More ...
Name That Alpaca Contest at KnitIdeas.com
I’d go with Black Hollyhock, but I already have a cat with that name, so it’s all you!
Go here, to KnitIdeas.com to their blog and help them Name Their Alpaca!! There’s a 25$$ Gift Certificate in it for you … Read More ...
Wide Weave Lace From the Barbara Walker Treasury Project
This is the Cogwheel pattern from the 3rd treasury.
Would make really pretty socks, no?
Go here for the details: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/wide-weave-lace-eyelet-version/… Read More ...
I Got Nothin’…..
Yes, it’s knitted (or it appears to be anyway). And here’s the “rest of the story”…. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/21/bruno-in-berlin-dons-pink_n_218640.html… Read More ...
Petite Purls Online Knitting Magazine
This is such a cool magazine! I don’t know if it’s new or not, but it’s new to me, and there are really cute patterns in it, and there’s a blog, and there’s submission guidelines, and archives.
I do love … Read More ...
What Will 4.9 Miles Of Yarn Get You?
315,000 stitches ! This is what you will get with almost 5 miles of yarn. Although there’s not a full picture of the dress (and I’d LOVE to see it), you can read the rest of the article in the
… Read More ... Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php… Read More ...
Inspiration 2009 Machine Knitting Conference
BT YARNS machine knitting conference
westlake (cleveland), oh
Sept 24-27, 2009
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Instructors:
- lily chin – yes, she machine knits!
- susan lazear – garment designer and more!
- mary anne oger – a year’s worth of new garments!
- carol
Keep The Fleece…..
What is Keep The Fleece?
- A celebration in honor of the United Nations International Year of Natural Fibres
- An international effort to raise 250K for the largest fiber flock in the world in partnership with Heifer International
- A community for
New Elements Added To The Periodic Table
The total geek in me finds this just fascinating! Why? Probably best not to ask. I really don’t know, but it’s just cool!
A whole periodic table devoted to knitting. And, here is the latest addition to the Periodic Table … Read More ...
Knitty Contest!
From Knitty:
The Knitty 2010 Calendar contest!
Have you knit something from a Knitty pattern? Yahoo! You’re eligible to enter!
We’ve had four gorgeous calendars since the contest began in 2006. It’s a Knitty tradition we couldn’t think of skipping! … Read More ...
This is the Time of Year For Lightening
And the Barbara Walker Treasury Project Blog concurs! Lacy zig zags jag across your knitting with this yarn over creation. Go here to see this Lightening Pattern:
http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/lightning/… Read More ...
Spinoff’s Call For Entries
From Amy Clarke Moore’s Spin Off Blog:
Spin-Off is launching a contest to celebrate the International Year of Natural Fiber and the winning entries will be featured in the Fall 2009 Handspun Gallery in Spin-Off! Entry guidelines are posted … Read More ...
Make Your Own Knitting Needles
I have to admit, when I first saw this I thought, “ugh, too much work”, but it’s totally doable if you take the “eating an elephant” technique. (one bite at a time), plus they’re gorgeous!
This tutorial from Craftster.org breaks … Read More ...
A New Twist On Knit In Public Day…
Too funny! Our knit sisters in England are sponsoring a Knit Facial Hair in Public to benefit the Prostate Cancer Charity.
Go here for the article! http://londonist.com/2009/06/knit_facial_hair_in_public.php… Read More ...