Knitting

Patterns, projects and techniques

Excuse Me??

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sockI got an email this morning from a shop that said “Summer’s slowly drawing to a close, there’s a tinge of Autumn in the air….”

If that were only true. We had a frost advisory last night. We had 37 … Read More ...

Darn Good Yarn!

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dgyI recently aquired some of this yarn. It’s recycled, handspun silk sari yarn, gorgeous stuff. Currently I’m knitting a bag, and I’ll let you know how that goes. It’s fun to knit with, and knits up quickly (the size 13 … Read More ...

English Mesh Lace

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walkerAnother gorgeous pattern from the Walker Treasury Project. English Mesh Lace!

Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
Needles: 5mm (US 8)
Gauge: 12 stitches/4?
Pattern: English Mesh Lace
Stitch Count Repeat:  Multiple of 6 sts
Book: Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: … Read More ...

Giveaway! ColorSTYLE

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colorstyleInnovative to traditional, 17 designs in this book. Available from Interweave Press ($24.95). This is the 6th book in the STYLE series and features classic and innovative use of traditional color techniques by top designers.

Fair Isle, intarsia and slip … Read More ...

Knitting Retreats…

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Have you ever gone to one? A Knitting Retreat? Personally, I never have, being of the farm-girl variety, it would be awfully difficult to get away, but I hear they’re great!

Here’s one I just saw listed in the Charleston … Read More ...

Is It That Time Already??

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TrufflesHOHkfThe nights are cooler, the mornings are filled with heavy dew and the leaves are turning and starting to fall. Yes, Autumn is on the horizon.

Pretty close to when Autumn ends, hat and scarf season arrive, and the folks … Read More ...

Recycling Yarn.

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Sarah White, the knitting editor of knitting.about.com has a wonderful article on recycling yarn from a handknit sweater. She shows you how to dismantle the sweater and repurpose the yarn so you can use it again! Thrift shops never looked … Read More ...

Girl’s knitted dress pattern

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Girl’s knitted dress pattern, free from Classic Elite, is knit in Cotton-Bam-Boo. Perfect barefoot in the grass, summer dress for your little girl!

This adorable dress is perfect for any little girl and is sure to keep her warm and … Read More ...

Take A Knitted Critter Back To School!

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Morehouse Farms has the cutest collection. Everything for back to school, in critter form. Backpacks, mittens, hats and scarves, you have to see this one! Their pics are copyrighted so I can’t post it here, but trust me, it’s soooo … Read More ...