While at the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wood Festival this past weekend I wandered into (technically this is correct, as in true tourist fashion I was bumping into all kinds of things and people – just ga ga over all … Read More ...
Knit A Hat, Save A Baby…..
Now your handmade cap can help save a life!
Baby caps are a simple and effective tool that can keep babies warm and ultimately contribute to reducing newborn deaths in the developing world.
In many developing countries, something as simple … Read More ...
Book Review – Vampire Knits by Genevieve Miller
All aboard! Our “Train of the Undead” is scheduled to arrive in Forks, WA shortly! While we travel, follow along with Vampire Knits, Projects to Keep Your Knitting from Twilight to Dawn
.
In this book, Genevieve gives you more … Read More ...
It’s All About Color(work)
Up here in Northern Michigan, the colors are spectacular. Though still about a week or so away from “peak season” they are still providing a most awesome backdrop. But, we’re not the only ones celebrating color!
The folks over at … Read More ...
2011 Knitting Calendar… From Interweave!
It’s that time again! Time to round up a totally cool new calendar. And why not turn to Interweave’s 2011 KNITS calendar?
Display your love of knitting with the first-ever Interweave Knits 12-month wall calendar! Explore inspiring techniques with the … Read More ...
New Knit Along! Pretty Pedicure Socks
The Pretty Toes Pedicure Sock Knit-Along starts October 18th!
Keep your feet warm while you make your toes pretty with these fun pedicure socks! Perfect for wearing with “wet nail polish friendly” flip flops, this sock construction begins with a … Read More ...
Soooo Many Ways To Knit Socks….
And KnitPicks is there to help you learn! Kelley’s video tutorials will take you from the cast on to the bind off, toes and heels included!
Click here for Kelley’s Sock Class!
Looking for more knitted socks designs and patterns … Read More ...
Review – Cowlgirls!
Whether its cowls, gaiters, snoods, bandannas, collars, necklaces or scarves, Cathy Carron’s Cowlgirls
brings you the variations that you love.
Knit them back and forth. Knit them in the round (and a chart showing how to go from one to … Read More ...
Review of Nicky Epstein – Knitting On The Edge
Take one stitch pattern, knit it in 10 different yarns and see what happens!
With Nicky’s now in paperback book, Knitting on the Edge
, you can do just that, and more. 350 types of decorative borders including ribs, ruffles, … Read More ...
New Knit Circus Is Out!!
There are soooo many cool projects in this issue of Knit Circus Gifts! A baby’s holiday dress and vest, hats, cuffs, earwarmers, scarves and shawls, Bath set, socks……. wow!
The fingerless mitts pictured are my favorite. I love working with … Read More ...
New From Vogue
A sure fire hit, this one will be! Available October of 2010 (I can’t wait, I LOVE mittens!).
Vogue Knitting Mittens and Gloves
But wait, there are more than mittens in this book! Gloves (Autumn Leaves gloves on pg 62 … Read More ...
Tulip Baby Blanket
No pattern on this one, the idea came from one of Barbara Walker’s Treasuries.
Click on this link for more pictures and ideas!
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only group to get, well, knitting patterns, ask … Read More ...
Knitting Rules and Qiviet Drools!
What’s more “drool-able” than Qiviet?
Well, how about qiviet spun with silk? Now this is something to write home about. My home. Better yet, don’t write about it, just send some. I’ll be your best friend forever!
Anyway…. this is … Read More ...
Here’s Where I’ll Be Next Weekend!!!
I’m taking two sock classes on Saturday and will likely be roaming the grounds of the beautiful Ogemaw County Fairgrounds maxing out my credit cards on Sunday!! Woo Hoo!!! Soooooooo excited…..
Click HERE to find out more….… Read More ...
It’s The Season To Think About Fingerless Mitts.
Ya know, if someone would have suggested fingerless mitts to me a couple of years ago, I probably would have asked them if they’d fallen and bumped their head. Then, in a “need a gift, quick” fit I knit some … Read More ...