In this podcast episode:
1) what makes a yarn a winner in my book
2) traveling with knitting in tow
3) the mini lesson is about choosing the right sweater to fit your body shape
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Oink, Oink!
This super-cute little piglet will sit on your desk and cheer you up. She’s not messy and won’t eat very much. Totally potty trained, she’ll be your best friend!
Make her yourself, from this free pattern over at the Spud … Read More ...
Cute Little Knitted Easter Basket, And Easy Too!
Looking for a unique and charming way to celebrate Easter? Why not try knitting your own Easter basket with this free pattern from an Italian website! While the pattern may be … Read More ...
Aid Breast Cancer Care & Knit a Libby Tomey Tea Cosy
This pattern for a gorgeous strawberry tea cosy has been created by Libby Tomey to highlight the fact that she holds a Strawberry Tea event every year to raise money for Breast Cancer Care to show support for her aunt … Read More ...
Tutorial – Repairing Dropped Stitches
From Knit It Now’s Learning Library, this tutorial on repairing dropped stitches.
Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.… Read More ...
Video Tutorial – How To Purl, Continental Style!
New Blog – Live Life Crafty!
Green Crafting Knitting Sewing and a Free Cuddle Bunny Pattern to boot!
Free Pattern – Little Girl’s Leg Warmers
These little girl’s legwarmers are cute fast and easy. Perfect for this time of year when the temperatures are so crazy and change fast.
From the Smashed Peas and Carrots Blog, Click HERE for the free leg warmers pattern!… Read More ...
Fair Trade Bead Stitch Markers
Click on over to Willow On The Water for stitch markers made from Fair Trade Beads.
“These wonderful beads are handmade using discarded glass bottles, dishes, fan blades & other used found glass. The glass is crushed into a powder, … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Cardigan by Mari Lynn Patrick
I love Mari Lynn’s designs, and this is no exception. And you can love it too. Thanks to Tahki Stacy Charles and Mari Lynn Patrick, this free pattern can be knitted up and hanging in your closet in no time!… Read More ...
How To Select The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends over at LionBrand bring us a tutorial on how to measure yourself for your project and selecting the size to best flatter your shape.
I for one need something like this, as forever, I’ve been stuck in the … Read More ...
How To Make Yarn From A T-Shirt – T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More ...
So You Think You Can Knit?
The K Factor: So You Think You Can Knit? Live and Direct from Harry Hill’s TV Burp. A knitting book with a difference; this book parodies The X Factor in knitted form and celebrates the phenomenally successful ‘K Factor So … Read More ...
Sock Design Contest
Calling all sock knitters! Ram Wools Yarn Co-op is pleased to announce our first ever Summer
Sock Design Contest. Prizes and fame are in store for those who can create an original sock
pattern. Top down, toe up, lace, cables, … Read More ...
How About a Yarn Swap?
Over at AllFreeKnitting.com they’re doing a yarn swap. This sounds like fun!
While it won’t bust your stash (because you get a skein when you give a skein) imagine the mega fun stuff you could score?