If it comes from a plant, it’s green. If it comes from an animal, it’s green. If it’s naturally dyed, it’s green. Clara Parkes, of Knitter’s Review goes further and says, “Going green may simply involve not buying any new … Read More ...
Ratty Old T-Shirts. They’re Not Just Swiffer Covers Anymore!
Stephanie, over at Glampyre Knits has a video tutorial on how to cut a tshirt and turn it into yarn. She’s also got an online class to teach you how to do this, finer points of the process and what … Read More ...
How To: Long Stripes In Your Hand Dyed Yarns.
Apparantly it’s pretty easy to do this. Apparantly dyeing yarn is easy no matter what label you give it, something I’ve only dabbled with. It’s a time thing. Other things take priority, like breathing, and knitting. But if you ever … Read More ...
What Happens In Vegas Sock KAL!
Attention all Sock-a-Holics! Hop over to Ravelry and join in on this newest Sock KAL. Hosted by the Knitters Brewing Company. There’s no purchase necessary, but if you decide to buy the suggestion materials, 1.00 from the sale of each … Read More ...
It’s Everything Beads!
Knitting with beads! You know you love it. What? You’ve never tried it? Not as hard as it sounds, and it sure does spice up your projects. And there are SO MANY beads to choose from. You’ll be hooked!
Why … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scarf Using Lana Grossa’s Gnocchi Yarn
From Jimmy Beans Wool and also, Lana Grossa, we have this video showing how to cast on and knit with this unusual yarn. 
The yarn comes in many colors, which you can see here: http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/LanaGrossa/Gnocchi.asp?gclid=CMjXg93Q0aACFcvV5wodxXCyzw
and the video (as well … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Wintergreen Mitts
These are so pretty. The blues just sparkle I think, and due to my recent love affair with these fingerless mitts, they might just be the next ones on the list.
Courtesy of The Daily Skein Blog, here is the … Read More ...
Warm Up America – Knitting Patterns
from Emma Jones of the Prime Writer News Network brings us this article on Warm Up America. ”
“Volunteer knit or crochet a rectangle (or squares) measuring at least 7” x 9” and contribute the rectangles to their local Warm … Read More ...
Knitting Club Gives Teddy Bears To Fire Dept.
From the Reno Gazette Journal:
The Golden Heart Knitting Project plans to donate 100 teddy bears with knitted outfits to the Reno Fire Department to be used to comfort children when fire or other disasters strike. Firefighters from the Moana … Read More ...
Fiber Events In AZ
From Tina Sanders of the Phoenix Knittimg and Crocheting Examiner, this list of fiber events this week in the Valley of the Sun!
Rowan Trunk Show is now going on until April 4th at Jessica Knits in Scottsdale. Jessica Knits … Read More ...
T-Shirt Tote – Free Pattern
Recycle your old used “ready to throw away” t-shirts into these cool tote bags. The pattern is free, from Suite 101, here: http://knitting-patterns-techniques.suite101.com/article.cfm/free-knitting-pattern-for-a-trendy-t-shirt-tote… Read More ...
New Knitty!
Giveaway! Nicky Epstein, Knitting a Kiss In Every Stitch.
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More ...
Finally A Use For…..
all of my Polar Knit yarn scraps! From Annie Modesitt, this duster cover, available in both knit and crochet. The only question now is whether to knit it in green or orange first! http://www.anniemodesitt.com/patterns/dustup.pdf… Read More ...
How To: Lifelines
No, they’re not a life saving device. Well, wait a minute, maybe they are. If you’ve spent 64 years knitting a lace shawl and lose count and have to rip it all out, this very well may be what pushes … Read More ...