Patterns, projects and techniques
I’ve got another giveaway for you! But this one you’re gonna have to work for. Your favorite Knitting TV Series, on DVD!
Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, crochet ace Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and favorite stitcher … Read More ...
When I first learned to knit, (I don’t even remember when that was) I remember that I learned everything the hard way. Never had the benefit of reading one long line of k2,p3, yo, decrease that, cross this…… nope. Had … Read More ...
Another new vest pattern for the season. I really like this one, it’s decorative enough for the office but yet could be understated and work perfectly with jeans. It could also be a necessary layer (for those of us up … Read More ...
Colorful Stitches offers this new book for sale, here: https://www.colorful-stitches.com:443/store/DisplayProduct.php?sku=Precious&name=Kim+Hargreaves+Precious
I’ve always loved Kim’s designs, they’re flirty and fun, like this long cardigan/tunic. Definitely something to check out!… Read More ...
Kate Pokorny of New Hampshire is knitting her house, specifically a “Yarn Yurt”.
Enough said!
Go here: http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/recycling-design-technology/kate-pokorny-knit-yurt-461009… Read More ...
Yarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.
And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/
This might just be the perfect way … Read More ...
Fingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563… Read More ...
Now you can have a lightswitch anywhere you need it! Do I sound like a hawker yet?
Try this: 
That’s right! You can now knit your own light switch! And while the instructions are kind of hard to understand (different … Read More ...
Heather S. is the winner of the Boutique Knits giveaway!
Don’t give up my peeps, there’s another one coming…..… Read More ...
Grab a train, get in a car, catch a plane, just get to New Jersey, any way you can. And then, once you are in New Jersey, find this:
Promptly board the vessel, prepare yarn and needles and knit your … Read More ...
You knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE … Read More ...
A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx
Thanks, Sarah!… Read More ...
Interweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014
I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, … Read More ...
What’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.
You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html
Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting … Read More ...
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting … Read More ...