While this is a really cool idea, I wonder how the scents will hold up in the wash? There are lots of different scents to choose from, paired up with appropriate colors (like lavender scent and purple yarn). There … Read More ...
Bohus Sweaters – Made Easy
Well, they’re not really hard, it’s just changing colors and knits and purls. And aren’t they gorgeous? Up here the leaves are starting to change, the days and nights are a bit cooler, and I expect that before long we’ll … Read More ...
Giveaway – Power Cables by Lily Chin
Are you afraid to cable? Do you dream of all of those luscious cabled patterns but are intimidated by their seeming complexity?
Wow! I just put that whole sentence together all by myself.
Relax! Cables are E.A.S.Y!! Really, … Read More ...
Knitted Calendar….I Think….
Well my Swedish is a bit rusty, but I think this is a calendar. A knitted calendar. With the dates going from the bottom to the top, so this way, as time passes you can unravel it. How do I … Read More ...
Short Treatise On Lace Knitting
Alice, over at Graceful Knitting gives a short photo essay on the essentials of Lace Knitting.
Cool! Alice rocks. She also has a free newsletter that goes into a lot more detail.
Free Knitted Wristwarmers Pattern
“IT’S TOO LATE” KNIT WRISTWARMERS in TANGO
designed by Rosemary Drysdale
This pattern is free, from our friends over at Tahki Stacy Charles.
Althea Crome, of Coraline Fame…
Here’s a YouTube video showing some of her techniques. FUN!!!
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New Online Knitting Magazine – Knit Picky
Video Tutorial – Twisted Drop Stitch Knitting
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Pretty Cool Blog I Just Found.
It’s called “Do You Mind If I Knit” and it’s written by Vanessa Caban. What first drew me to this blog was the colorful project she’s in the middle of. I think it’s a knitted dress, and I can’t wait … Read More ...
Soccupied Is Here!!
Interweave brings us their very own E-Mag! First there was quilting, and now there’s socks.
This issue contains patterns by Cookie A, Ann Budd and Debbie O’Neill.Cookie A gives us ideas for inspiration, Heather Ordover tells us what to do … Read More ...
Stitch Markers! In All Flavors, Shapes and Forms
Want cupcakes? She’s got ’em.
Want puppy dogs? Check.
Want Sushi. Not a problem.
Mushrooms? You want them, she’s got them. Stitch markers that is. My favorites are these fish!
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Heather Gray Slouchy Hat
Normally I’m not a fan of slouchy hats. Not sure why, they just don’t push any of my buttons. But this one’s kind of cool.
Called Spring Beret, the pattern is available on Ravelry by Natalie Larson!
KAL With Knit Picks….
5 Knit Alongs, 1 Crochet Along and 1 Spin Along, going on over at Knit Picks Right Now.
Free Pattern – Car Blanket
No, it’s not a blanket for your car, it’s a blanket specially designed to roll up and keep in your car. Up here that’s just part of the winter survival kit, along with the required Oreos, but we won’t get … Read More ...