Patterns, projects and techniques
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This Lattice Work purse is cool! Here’s the description: Easy garter stitch knitting creates strips of “lattice” that are woven to give color and texture to the front side of this stylish purse. The back and front inner panel (behind … Read More ...