In Spin Off’s new e-newsletter, there is an article on plying with beads. Interesting, not because I need another hobby, but it’s just something that never occured to me. Spin your yarn, thread some beads on one of the singles … Read More ...
Free Shrug Pattern
I like shrugs. They’re totally functional. And versatile. And totally cool! This one’s made out of Nature’s Organic Cotton. Lots of awesome colors (including, yes, green! But I think I like the Dusty Blue color best).
This is one of … Read More ...
Who Hearts You?
It’s always a good time to add a little bit of charm to your home decor, and what better way to do that than with a handmade ornament or decoration? The Buffalo Girls Design offers a wide … Read More ...
Free Big Bag Pattern
Now this is one BIG BAG!! Wonder if it would meet airline carry-on regulations! Wouldn’t it be awesome? Think of all of the yarn… you could carry. Ecstasy! And the pattern is free, among all of the free patterns from … Read More ...
Knitting Helps Students With Disabilities.
From the Record Searchlight at Redding.com, Damon Arthur reports: Patty Burrough, a paraprofessional at a Foothill High School Special Day Class, works with senior Abi Garcia, 19, last Thursday. Burrough was helping Garcia say the name of her classmate Moriah … Read More ...
Free Easter Hat Pattern From PolarKnits
Looking for a cute and cozy Easter project? Check out this free pattern from PolarKnits! This pattern features a soft and squishy yarn that is perfect for creating warm and snuggly knits, making it great for Easter baskets or gifts.… Read More ...
Best Knitting Bag Ever!
If you haven’t seen or even tried the Nantucket Bagg, you must see it. It’s the best. Made out of machine washable polyester, it has more pockets than I can count (30), is reversible (so the pockets can be on … Read More ...
Knit Cozy Baby Hoodie – Free Pattern
Cute! Of course, what wouldn’t be cute with this face sticking out of it? Adorable, quick knit
, using sizes 7 and 8 needles. The pattern is free, from Red Heart, using their Moon and Stars yarn (which comes in … Read More ...
Try A Different Color Combination…
Different looks with different colors! Go bold. Go pastel. It’s all up to you. This combination pictured is brought to you by BT Yarns and you can get the pattern here: http://www.btyarns.com/servlet/StoreFront… Read More ...
Rules For Caring For Summer Yarns…
This is taken directly from Handknitting.com’s newsletter, here: http://www.handknitting.com . Be sure to sign up, lots of good stuff!
- If your yarn is a natural fiber, you should be able to avoid dry cleaning completely if you want, because all
Shopping From The Stash…
Ok, problem here – (hands waving wildly in the air from the back of the class).
I have approximately 257 skeins of sock yarn. These need to be knit, obviously, into the socks that I bought them for (patterns included). … Read More ...
Rain!
This is a new yarn from Tahki Stacy Charles, a drapey, linen viscose blend, perfect for summer tops. I don’t know, I just like the name of it!
Here is a free pattern from Tahki Stacy Charles using this yarn: … Read More ...
The Salty Knitters Strike Again!
The town of West Cape May has an unusual band of Graffiti artists. Calling themselves the Salty Knitters, these gals, (or guys, who really knows…) have been “decorating” their town, installing knitwear coverings on anything that doesn’t move, and some … Read More ...
Congratulations Andrea…
She’s won our giveaway for Nicky Epstein’s Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch. Since my 60 lb, we have to be touching at all time, lap puppy is sleeping I used a random number generator.
Thanks for playing everyone! And … Read More ...
Craft Room Organization. Ideas From Spin-Off Magazine.
When spring cleaning’s got you by the tail, Stephanie, from Spin Off Magazine has some ideas for you. How to <gasp> give away/throw away your stash, and how to organize what’s left.
Go here to read her ideasa: http://e1.interweave.com/dm?id=E5B5337F8B16FC4D8A06C2E9453D43CF00A59F4D938D098E… Read More ...