Patterns, projects and techniques
Another Giveaway…..
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to … Read More ...
Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!
It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html
Looking for more Knitted Headband … Read More ...
And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!
The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html
Specific to knitters, you can join … Read More ...
This term just sends me into hysterical laughter! Twit-along. You know, a Knit-Along via Twitter? Too funny…
Anyway, Donna Druchunas of the Ethnic Knits Yahoo group is doing a Twit-along (hysterical laughter) for a pair of really pretty wrist warmers.… Read More ...
I really like this, and it kind of surprises me. There’s absolutely no room in my life for any occasion that would allow me to wear something like this, but I still like it. It’s pretty. It’s feminine. And the … Read More ...
Twenty Ten! Sounds funny doesn’t it? Although it does have a nice way of rolling off the tongue, I’m still not ready for it, Never am but the New Year arrives anyway. New Year’s resolutions go unmade (from 2009!) yet … Read More ...
Imagine a company that takes leftover strands from a viable industry and creates YARN!!!
The company is Darn Good Yarn and I recently acquired a sample of this luscious “left over” stuff. What is the original product? Hand spun fibers … Read More ...
Bet you didn’t know that did you? I didn’t either, but it is! And, you can get a pattern to either knit or crochet helmet liners for our troups, here: http://yarnheaven.com/knithelmetliner.html
The crochet version is here: http://yarnheaven.com/crochetedhelmetliner.html
It’s a wonderful … Read More ...
Watch out, stampede ahead! I know. This always happens when I say those 2 magic words: “Yarn Sale!”
Well, from Jan 4-10 Fiddlesticks Knitting is offering their yarns at 3.95 a ball! Go check out your favorites so you’re all … Read More ...
If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More ...
With Annie Modesitt! Have you ever wanted to take a class but either couldn’t afford it, but didn’t have the means to travel? With online classes, at least one of those issues has been addressed. Annie Modesitt is offering a … Read More ...
Really? Seriously? I looked at this one with the tiniest bit of skepticism, but soon became very interested.
With a bit of imagination, you can have the wedding of your dreams, on a budget.
From Barbara Breiter of Knitting on the Net are these cool holiday gift tags!
12 different holiday themed tags to print out and add to your hand knits.
Thanks, Barbara! Great Idea.
Here: http://knittingonthenet.com:80/holgifttags.htm… Read More ...
The winner of the Ivy League Vest DVD by Interweave Knits is Suza! Thanks for playing everyone, I haven’t had a chance to check out all of your favorite recommendations yet, but I will!
I’ve got more coming up, be … Read More ...
