Patterns, projects and techniques
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More ...
In Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!
http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90433AD.html?noImages=… Read More ...
And what is Christmas without a Christmas Stocking? And if you can get a free pattern, what’s better than that?
I’ll tell you, but if you look close you can see. It’s STUFFED WITH YARN!! I’ll let you sit on … Read More ...
Congrats, Heidi, for choosing the correct number I was thinking about. It was #5!
Next giveaway coming up…….… Read More ...
Perfect, there are so many uses for this little item. Someone you love to hate? Give ’em one of these. Need a cute decoration for your windowsill? Knit up a few. Gag gift at your office Christmas party? Here’s the … Read More ...
This is a free pattern, courtesy of cyberseams.com
This tote bag is just the right size to carry a knitting project around, use as a basic tote bag, or even as a purse. You can choose to line it, so … Read More ...
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Specifically for knitters, you … Read More ...
Got my hot little hands on another copy of SimpleSTYLE by Ann Budd. I’m thinking of a number, can anyone guess what it is? First to guess gets the book!
Muhahahahah, my little robots…..
This book is awesome, classic. 19 … Read More ...
My way cute puppy has chosen your name to receive the Hat Heads Book Giveaway! If you’ll get back to me by the end of the day tomorrow with your mailing address, I’ll get your book in the mail to … Read More ...
Because now, there’s Spider Web Socks. Complete with beads and everything! These are cool.
Themed companion socks, one with a spider and the other with a web, knitted in lace and beaded stitches. For an evocative statement, choose black socks … Read More ...
Pumpkin themed knitting needles. These are just fun!
Bella Blue is excited to introduce Pumpkin Spice. The autumn motif features bright orange pumpkins swirling on delicate brown vines. Infused with hues of the season, the needles are adorned with … Read More ...
A Felted Pumpkin Pair in two sizes, perfect for needle felting! Knit these decorative bowls from the base with circular needles. An overview of needle-felting is included in the pattern.
Felted measurements of the small bowl are 4″T, 16.25″C, 3″ … Read More ...
New, and just released! Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Charity
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Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber wants you to know that your knitting can make a difference! Her Charity Guide for Knitters will acquaint you with exciting ways … Read More ...
Welcome to KnitForBrains.net, a knitting blog I just ran across. Written by a knitting newbie, he’s got a YouTube video on Portuguese Knitting, here: http://knitforbrains.net:80/
Eric, of Knitforbrains.net, says, “Anyone who thinks knitting is hard, please try the Portuguese knitting … Read More ...