Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike … Read More ...
Another Give-away
Perfect for quickie knitting.
Perfect for that one skein that has lost it’s mate.
Perfect for gift giving.
And now it can be yours! One Ball Knits – Purses by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman. This book features handbags, totes, … Read More ...
Stitch Wars – For The Trekkie In All Of Us…
except for me, of course, while I enjoyed Star Trek, it was never an obsesson. Now House, on the other hand…
Never mind.
You know how it goes……
In a galaxy far, far, away……. anyway, there’s nothing I can add … Read More ...
In Mourning, and… A Solution…
So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning … Read More ...
Cotton – It’s More Than Just A Summer Yarn!
All you ever wanted to know about spinning cotton, I promise!
Cotton spinning made easy. With a few adjustments made to your wheel, you can spin cotton just like the pros. Become a “cotton spinner extraordinaire”. 120 minutes long, and … Read More ...
Two Color Fabric Stitch from The Walker Treasury Project
Another swatch from the Walker Treasury Project. This would be pretty in almost any combinations of colors.
Go here: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/two-color-fabric-stitch/
… Read More ...Free Elephants! (In Pattern Form, Of Course)
Extra! Extra! Read All About It. Free Elephants… And they just love flowers! See how they gather all around in a circle to smell the flowers?
These are just about the cutest elephants I’ve ever seen! Here they are playing … Read More ...
Rowan’s New Magazine Is Out!
Seriously, who looks like this? I’ll tell you who, this model from Rowan’s Magazine #46. And this gorgeous shawl she’s sporting.
Magazine 46 offers forty-eight knit and crocheted designs, garments and accessories, for women and men. Also available are eight … Read More ...
Summer Knitting Fest
Get ready for fall and get a jumpstart on those Christmas gifts.
Pack a lunch and join other knitters, crafters and suppliers for the Surrey Museum’s annual Pic-Knit event on Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop at … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern
I scream, you scream, we all scream for TANK TOPS!!! YAY tank tops!
Especially in the summer, and especially if they’re just dressy enough to pull off a night on the town.
Berroco’s Tarte is just that. Pair it with … Read More ...
Towel Of The Month Club
Now I’ll be the first to admit that the last thing I need is another hobby, and I have no intention of taking up weaving towels, but these are just cool!
6 month plans and 12 month plans. They’re so … Read More ...
Lengthening Knitted Garments
Knitting for Charity has instructions on how to lengthen knitted garments, just in case, you know, you’re like “vertically challenged” like I am!
But, a word of warning, it requires scissors, so take a deep breath….
http://www.knittingforcharity.org/easy_instructions_for_lengthening_knitted_garments.html
… Read More ...Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
… Read More ...More Patterns From Knitty
New patterns have been added to Knitty’s lineup for Summer. Go here to see it all! http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer09/index.php
Giveaway – Socks With Hand Painted Yarns
So is there anyone out there who hasn’t heard of the Sock Summit?? Is there anyone besides me who isn’t going?
Why aren’t I going? I’m a professed addicted sock knitter. Well, for one thing, I’m also a farmer. … Read More ...