This pretty pink shawl won’t keep the tax man away, but at least he’ll see you stylin’!
Knit in Caron’s Simply Soft yarn (seriously, have you petted this stuff?) it would make a wonderful addition to your “change of seasons” … Read More ...
Free Sweater Pattern from Polar Knits
Uncle Sam won’t give you much for free, but Polar Knits does! This ultra cute (and green) “Lil Sprout Sweater”, knit in PolarKnit worsted weight is just too cute to pass up. If you’ve never used this yarn, it’s definitely … Read More ...
Paper Is The New Wool
And now they’re making “yarn” out of paper! These two samples are linen (left) and silk wrapped paper (right). Both are from Habu Textiles and both are available from Knit-Purl.com http://www.knit-purl.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=&idproduct=4985
I really don’t live in a cave, I was … Read More ...
Tips on Drafting
From River’s Edge Weaving Studio’s newsletter, are some good hints and tips when drafting your fibers to spin. Go to their site for even more info: http://www.weavingstudio.samsbiz.com/
- Fiber length – pull off a few representative fibers, and determine the longest
Patriotic 4th of July Socks Pattern
Different! But that’s ok, I can live with it. I like the idea of beads in socks, although it’s never been attempted in my “land ‘o knitting” (as far as socks anyway) it’s still a cool concept.
This pattern is … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Hot Water Bottle Cover
Now there’s useful, and there’s USEFUL! And this pattern rocks. Keeps the hot water bottle hot and keeps it from burning your skin. Now, knit it up in some soft cotton and you’ve got a winner! But even better than … Read More ...
Free Kindle or Ipod Cover. From Classic Elite Yarns.
Susan Mills has designed this cover for her Kindle, it can also be used for an Ipod. She used a llama and wool blend called Montera, from Classic Elite yarns. I think I’d make mine a bit bigger and then … Read More ...
Kitchen Towel Hangers
You know, Every. Single. Time I hang a towel over my oven handle I think that it would be really cool to have some of these. So why don’t I? Because when I’m at the computer where I could find … Read More ...
Giveaway Over At Sweater Babe’s Blog!
Hop on over to Sweater Babe’s Blog for a chance to win this cardigan pattern. Isn’t it pretty?
I really like her designs, they’re feminine, without being all “girly”. Here’s what she says:
The back and sleeves are worked from … Read More ...
New Knitscene Magazine Out.
Available April 13, 2010
Fast-knitting and small-budget projects are always hot—whether you’re a first-time knitter or an avid crafter. This special issue brings you truly simple knits that don’t require much yarn and are super-cute to boot.
This issue is … Read More ...
Lace Knitting – Reading a Chart
Sarah White, at Knitting.About.com has a wonderful article on Reading a Lace Chart. She also discusses using a lifeline and keeping your place in a pattern.
Go here to read Sarah’s article and sign up for her newsletter: http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingskills/ss/lace-knitting-chart.htm?nl=1… Read More ...
Giveaway – Knitting Green
Jocelynn Brown over at the Detroit News is offering this book as a giveaway. Go here for the details: http://detnews.com/article/20100408/LIFESTYLE/4080325/1005/lifestyle/Yarn-over–Enter-to-win–Knitting-Green–… Read More ...
Nicki Does It Again!
These pillows, designed by Nicky Epstein, would look perfect adorning my porch swing, don’t you think? Well, second thought, the chickens… yeah, never mind.
The official name: “Knitting in Tuscany” Della Robbia Flower Pillows. The pattern by Nicky Epstein was … Read More ...
Cotton=Summer. Summer=Cotton.
Nancy, of NobleKnits.com puts out a really cute newsletter. In her latest, she outlines the Top Ten Reasons To Knit With Cotton.
- Cotton is hypoallergenic. It doesn’t irritate sensitive skin or cause allergies.
- Cotton is soft and never itchy.
- It
The Sock Knitter’s Workshop
Remember my desperate plea for help with my socks (well, maybe it was more like “help me not buy any more sock yarn”)? Anyway, I have issues with socks. They don’t quite fit. I wear them and love them because … Read More ...
