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
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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 ...
Giveaway….Knitting Socks With Handpainted Yarn
Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for … Read More ...
Double Rose from the Walker Treasury Project..
Another entry into the Walker Treasury Project. I’m thinking….. socks!
See this pattern, and more, here: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/double-rose-leaf/… Read More ...
Is It Too Early??
Ok, so if I show you some free Christmas themed patterns are you gonna throw stuff at me? If so, that’s ok, I can handle it, just make it stuff like Candy Canes and Chocolate, k?
So here goes, free … Read More ...
Sewing Steeks – From Dawn Brocco!
This is one brave lady! Cutting steeks for me requires a sewing machine, lots and lots of thread, and usually some alcohol (not to mention chocolate!) Dawn Brocco shows us how she sews steeks (by hand! – gasp!) in this … Read More ...
New Free Slipper Patterns from PolarKnit
These are sooo cute! Little ladybug slippers and little
piggy slippers, all knit in PolarKnit’s chunky weight fleece yarn.
For the pattern, go to the PolarKnit patterns page and scroll down to the chunky section.
Looking for more Slipper patterns? … Read More ...
Knitting Charity Needs Volunteers
Contagious Hope is in need of some people to help volunteer their time and talent to help make toys, clothes, and blankets. All items will be sent to orphangages and local shelters to those in need. Please check out this … Read More ...