What does this mess have to do with knitting? Well, stop by Yummy Yarn’s blog and read about her Periodic Table of Knitting that she’s concocting. Genius! And fun too!
Go here: http://yummyyarn.indus3ous.com/archives/
periodic_table_of_knitting/
Patterns, projects and techniques
What does this mess have to do with knitting? Well, stop by Yummy Yarn’s blog and read about her Periodic Table of Knitting that she’s concocting. Genius! And fun too!
Go here: http://yummyyarn.indus3ous.com/archives/
periodic_table_of_knitting/
Scarves are in! You can make them skinny or fat, lacy or cable-y and in every color of the rainbow. Here’s an easy scarf in a pretty spring green, although, of course, if green isn’t your thing, pink works too! … Read More ...
If you have knitted a sweater, tried it on, and it is too short, there is a relatively easy way to fix it. Of course, if the sweater is knitted top down, you can just rip … Read More ...
We’re going to be part of a blog tour! Donna Druchunas, in promoting her newest book, Ethnic Knitting, Exploration has agreed to stop by on April 23rd. So, in honor of this event, I cast on for yet another project. … Read More ...
A wonderful article from the Knitting Site at Bella Online outlines an easy way to craft a perfectly fitting sweater, even if it’s the first sweater you’ve ever knit!
Marjorie Colletta of Bella Online says:
When you look at a … Read More ...
Felt pads! You know the ones I’m talking about. The sticky little felt pads they sell all over to protect your floors from your furniture!
How about this….. All the best dressed furniture is wearing Furniture Socks!
Oh, and if … Read More ...
Now scientists have confirmed what we’ve known all along! Knitting, crocheting, quilting and such provide a release from stress, protect against some memory loss, and promote a sense of well being!
Go here to listen! http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4917058n
… Read More ...Apparantly there is a fun little show being planned. Yes, I really did know about it, but since I seem to live in a coccoon most of the time it doesn’t occur to me to tell everyone about it. I … Read More ...
This site contains some different examples of knitted art, in the form of the traditional sweaters, bags and home dec items. Interesting applications of color, texture, lace and cables are the cornerstone of this company. Browse these designs here: http://www.chrisbylsmadesigns.com/patterns.html… Read More ...
by Terrye 8 Comments
I ran across an awesome resource a long time ago, and I use it so often that it’s just assumed that everyone knows what it is. What is it? Well, hang on there, it’s so awesome that it deserves an … Read More ...
by Terrye 3 Comments
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More ...
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has produced. … Read More ...
by Terrye 2 Comments
What are some of your favorite knitting related podcasts? I’m always looking for new ones. Can’t really listen to them while working, but nearly anything else is a go.
by Terrye 2 Comments
Clara Parkes of the Knitter’s Review found this for us! Brilliant!! The ultimate in recycling!
Our appetite for exotic fibers knows no bounds. It brought corn, soy, bamboo, and it introduced qiviut, yak, and American bison to our knitting baskets. … Read More ...
Congrats, Heidi!
You were the winner drawn to receive this book. I’ve emailed you and as soon as you get back to me with your mailing address, I’ll get your book sent right out.
Please respond within a week though, … Read More ...