Double Knitting! Have you tried it? Success? Fail? Or other?
One of my favorite blogs, Fugue State Knits has listed 3 of Twist Collective’s YouTube videos to help you learn this fascinating technique. Me? Yes I’ve tried it, but that … Read More ...
Growing A Better Knitter….
So one of my daughters decided she wanted this, from Nashua Handknits, City Streets Pattern Book from the Autumn 2008, Winter 2009 collection, but, and here’s the kicker, she wanted a cardigan, not a pullover.
How hard can it … Read More ...
Santa, Please Send More Yarn!
This Yarn Dot is just one of the adorable designs in Dream Weaver’s “Stocking Stuffers and Notions For Under $10.00” sale. Bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings, knitters soaps and lotions, needle cozies, and shawl pins. Lions and Tigers and Bears, … Read More ...
And It’s Green!
This is one of the prettiest afghan patterns I’ve seen in a long time. (And, yeah, it’s green, so that makes it “super-pretty”!).
This is from epatternscentral.com, and you can get it here: http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?code=EK00062&source=knittingnews… Read More ...
Because Everyone Has A Grand-Dog or Two!
Dress Your Dog, Nifty Knits for Classy Canines, includes more than 30 beautifully designed doggy outfits and accessories, including sweaters, pillows, leashes, collars, carrying bags, and a felted mat. This assortment of unique and appealing designs includes several projects for … Read More ...
Sparkly Yarn!
Dream In Color from Simply Socks Yarn Company is featuring their Starry line. And it’s sparkly! Being of the ADD group of folks, this sparkly stuff gets my attention, right now!
This yummy stuff comes in 37 colors, from pastels … Read More ...
Learn To Knit With Lucy Neatby!
Create a new knitter with Lucy’s Learn to Knit Kit: This is the best possible launch for a new knitter of any age!
Our newly minted canvas knitting bag contains everything the new knitter will need to embark on a … Read More ...
Another Amazing Resource
What an exciting time to be a knitter! An explosion of publishing and creativity has produced new magazines, designers, and resources, and invigorated the old ones. Ravelry has connected more than 500,000 knitters across the globe, letting them … Read More ...
How To Wear A Shawl
This video, from the Yarn Market Blog, shows you different ways to wear a shawl!
Very cool! Who knew? http://yarnmarketnews.com:80/blog/?p=472
Looking to chat about Knitting and Patterns? Check out our Facebook Knitting page and our Facebook group dedicated to … Read More ...
Be A Fearless Knitter
Be fearless and knit with confidence!
… Read More ... A workbook for the hands and minds of knitters, the Fearless Knitting Workbook will:
- Develop your skills and deepen your understanding of how yarn becomes fabric
- Lead you over common obstacles that makes knitting
How To Knit – Video Tutorials
I haven’t checked out this link in detail yet, but thought I’d pass it along. Different links showing how to knit scarves, socks…..
Check it out, here: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/news/video-tutorials-how-to-knit-1815537.html… Read More ...
Gaitors, They’re Not Just For Water Anymore!
You know them, the “collars” that wrap around your neck and keep all of those exposed parts nice and snuggly warm. Well, we have a dilemma here. I want one. I need one (living in the Arctic Regions at least … Read More ...
More Baby Mittens For Your Tree, Or Packages, or…
From Woolwindings! Very Cute….
http://woolwindings.blogspot.com/2007/12/more-mini-mittens.html
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Knitted Mittens:
45 Distinctive Scandinavian Designs is sure to inspire you to want to knit some fun mittens, whether embellished with classic motifs like birds, hearts, moose and classic colorwork … Read More ...
More Ornaments For “The Season”
Felted Bells! I really like these. From Patternworks, here: http://www.patternworks.com/productdetail/200502/–FELTED-BELL-ORNAMENTS.htm… Read More ...
New Etsy Shop!
I love announcing new shops! Here’s one:
We are Urban knitfits- based in Portland Maine. We make cozy wool fashion accessories and items for the home. We love to work with eco wool, and about 80% of our projects are … Read More ...