I’ve just about got my Brava project finished (save for blocking and sewing on buttons). This yarn is soooo soft, and I love it for the snuggly soft baby sweater. Machine washable and dryable too, and a DREAM to … Read More ...
My Next Project…..
Ok, need more ideas.
I have some Applause from Classic Elite. It is discontinued, a mohair/silk/rayon/wool/nylon concoction and my daughter wants a poncho. She wants the v in the front and back, a high neck and a hood. I … Read More ...
Need An Idea………
So, I have 2 skeins of this awesomeness coming to my door, and I need some help deciding what to do with it.
It is a fair trade/fair labor product from Turkey. 95% cotton and 5% real silver, the name … Read More ...
Calligraphy Bible
Calligraphy Bible by Maryanne Grebstein
Is an in-depth look at the ancient art of calligraphy. It covers everything from the basic, like how to hold the pen, all the way down to the origins of calligraphy. Containing 10 different alphabets, … Read More ...
Beam ‘N Read Lights – A Must Have For Your Knitting Bag!
What is a Beam ‘n Read Light?
If you are a knitter (and you are, if you’re reading this blog), you need this light.
Picture a small, yet powerful, easy to use, hands free light. Small enough to be portable … Read More ...
Free Pattern – 4 Seasons Cowl
Four seasons cowl. Fingering weight yarn, light and easy enough for a beginner stitches and one skein of yarn and you’ve got a winner! I love the blue variations, very pretty!
FREE pattern from the Dairy Godmother blog, HERE… Read More ...
Easter Eggs, Bright, Wrapped and Needle Felted!
No it’s not knitting, but it IS yarn. Yarn wrapped, or needle felted, these Easter eggs are just waiting to be included in a basket.
The tutorials are HERE as well as tuts for lots of other eggs, over … Read More ...
Peep! Easter Peeps Take On A New Look!
Peeps! We love them in yellows, purples and pinks. We love them white and speckled, big and small, we do love our Peeps!
This latest project pays homage to this obsession with a true Easter project.
Quick Knit these little … Read More ...
Free With Sign-Up – Eyeglass Cord Pattern!
I totally want one of these! And all you have to do if you want one too is go to the MaddyCraft website and sign up for the newsletter! It’s that easy!!
Click on over to HERE… Read More ...
Free Easter Egg Basket Pattern
Very cute. very cool and very doable! This is from Craftsy designers Amanda Liley Designs. HERE
Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on Etsy. and our DIY Pinterest board here and these … Read More ...
Free Easter Pattern – Nest and Eggs!
Chunky yarn makes quick work of this decorated basked and colorful eggs set. Find the FREE pattern HERE
Looking for more Easter-themed Knitting patterns? Check out these Knitting patterns we found over on Etsy. and our DIY Pinterest board here … Read More ...
Congratulations, Winners!
Mary Ann has won the Knitting Never Felt Better book and
Joanne has won the Noah’s Knits Book.
Thanks for playing everyone!… Read More ...
Learn How To Take Better Pictures of Your Knitting!
This blog post by Kathleen Cubley of the Knitting Daily Blog gives you some pointers on how to take better pictures of your knitting.
Give it a try, it’s actually pretty easy!
Free Pattern – Finger Knit Door Curtain
You know you loved them in the 70’s. You know you still love them. On a cellular level you still want these door curtains! Well, now you can have them. Over at the Flax and Twine Blog, HERE… Read More ...
Drops Spring and Summer is HERE!
Four catalogs with inspiring summer clothes, trendy granny squares, cool interior items and spring Pippi-Longstocking-sweater are on their way!
Drops totally rocks the Free Online Knitting Pattern scene, check them out!