This adorable little jumper was knit from blue plastic grocery bags.
How? Cut the bags into strips, knot them into a long skein and start knitting, just as if with yarn.
This is pretty cool; while I don’t have … Read More ...
Giveaway Winners….
Congratulations to Kitten With A Whiplash for winning the Celebrity Scarves book and to Jaan for winning the Vogue Knits book.
More giveaways coming….… Read More ...
Finishing School – A Master Class for Knitters, from Deborah Newton
This book will have you going from “OMG I HATE TO FINISH MY PROJECTS” to “I heart finishing!”
Finishing School a masterclass for knitters.
From patterns, to workshops, to tutorials to cheat sheets, Deborah Newton has done it all, and … Read More ...
2012 Wall Calendar from Interweave!
SQUEEEEE! I’m so excited. I got my copy of the 2012 Interweave Wall Calendar. The one I had from last year is almost used up! 😉
What I love about the calendar… It’s a standard 12×12 size, and the squares … Read More ...
Verena magazine – Fall in Love With Fall Colors
Verena isn’t just a knitting magazine, it’s a whole site full of fun, fresh, funky, and classic patterns. (Last I checked there was like 839 patterns!) That’s a lot of knitting. Better get at it, but first, get over to … Read More ...
Stockings Pattern Kit Giveaway from MillaMia
Naturally soft merino and Christmas stockings just naturally go together. Well, over at the Classic Elite Yarns site, one lucky reader will have the chance to experience a stocking kit of their choice.
Now remember, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway … Read More ...
Free Pattern, Toddler Mittens. Very. Cute!
From the Mary Frances Blog comes these very cute, very easy toddler mittens. The pattern is quick, easy and FREE!
Go HERE to make your own!
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is sure to … Read More ...
Carry Your Cell Phone in Style – Free Pattern
Sorry about the lack of picture and link, it was there when I pushed the publish button. Oh well, after some searching, I found the site again,.
The free pattern is here: http://www.sock-aholic.com/phonepurse.pdf… Read More ...
Interweave’s Emags – Let the Tutorial Do The Talking!
Interweave explains this new content:
“Step-by-step tutorials that provide in-depth, hands-on content are made even more enlightening by video clips that make learning effortless and fun.
Patterns, projects, and templates are easily downloaded and printed.
Interviews and FAQs with leading
… Read More ...Perfect for Christmas – Samplers from Knit Picks!
Can’t decide on a color? Have a general color scheme in mind but need help with contrasting and coordinating colors? Well, look no further, Knit Picks to the rescue!
Available in different weights; sock samplers, bulky samplers, dishcloth samplers, worsted … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Vest from Naturally Yarns
Aspire Cable and Rib Vest, designed by Fiona Ellis, and knit in Aspire 8 ply DK Weight (70% NZ wool and 30% alpaca) is the perfect garment for layering or to step out in style.
I like this vest, no, … Read More ...
Sugar Bunny, Again and Again, and Again and Again…….
You all know I love me my Sugar Bunny from Knit Picks. Totally. HEART. It!
And this week, I’m loving it even more. I knitted one of my daughters a pair of fingerless mitts in the Melon colorway and … Read More ...
Cheers!
It’s an ornament.
It’s a Bottle Decoration
It’s both!
It’s two gifts in one. Enjoy the contents of the bottle now and save the decorations to re-gift or to use for ornaments next year!
From Just Crafty Enough the pattern … Read More ...
Giveaway Winners….
Congratulations to the following gals who won our previous giveaways. I’ve sent you an email. As soon as you send me back the info I need, I’ll get your books or DVD sent off to you.
Summer – More Big … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Vickie Howell’s Zig-Zag Christmas Stocking
From Vickie Howell and Knitting.About.com, this zig zag stocking is knit in the retro colors of her Sheep(ish) yarn.
The pattern is free too! HERE… Read More ...