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 ...
Darn Good Yarn!
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 ...
Today is National Helmet Liner Day!
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 ...
Merry Christmas To You. Yarn Sale…
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 ...
Merry Christmas! New Giveaway!!
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 ...
Online Knitting Classes!
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 ...
Book Review – The Paper Bride.
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.
Holiday Gift Tags for Knitters!
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 ...
Giveaway Winner – Congratulations!
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 ...
Now You Can Knit and Read At The Same Time!
Recently I was able to get my meaty little hands on the Twilight Series audiobooks. Before we get into this, I have a confession to make. Yes, I am a Twilight-a-holic. I’ve read the books, seen the movies and now … Read More ...
Good Grief! Stop Already!!
This time of year everyone has their yarns, patterns, books, needles… on sale. Everyone. I’m calling for a truce. Seriously, people, my credit card can’t take much more, and hubby is no longer amused by this.
What’s the most recent … Read More ...
Mistakes Happen!
Recently I started the Every Way Wrap, from Interweave Fall 2009. I love cables, and the moss stitch part was pretty also. I chose a silk/merino blend handdyed from Yarn Hollow and happily cast on! (is there any other … Read More ...
Cute Hat Pattern!
Another one from Caron for the season. Not knitted, but crochetted in Naturally Caron’s “Spa”, which comes in 8 delicious colors, this hat is sized for a baby, toddler and child.
I’m not kidding, these colors are just yummy! Have … Read More ...
Free Seasonal Toddler Sweater Pattern from Caron
There is still time to stitch up this easy toddler sweater before the Big Day. An easy rolled collar, cuffs and hem, plus a little one-color intarsia will be a snap. Add a few French knots and an embroidered star … Read More ...
Free Friendship Shawl Pattern from Caron
This gorgeous shawl is a crochet pattern out of Caron’s Simply Soft (which is indeed, very, very soft, and it comes in green as well as 35 other solids, heathers, and variagateds). … Read More ...