Years ago, I fell in love with this color. Not sure if it’s a peach, or salmon, but I really like it. And I don’t think I’ve ever seen this stitch pattern before, that’s actually what caught my eye.
The … Read More ...
OMG, This Is Like Soooo Totally…..
Yeah, I know, that is so NOT the way to title a post, but I was so excited when I saw it, that I just lost it. Temporarily, you know, just for a minute? Because to admit that you’ve lost … Read More ...
Giveaway…Vintage Knits For Modern Babies
Another Giveaway…..
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to … Read More ...
Free Headband Pattern!
Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!
It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html
Looking for more Knitted Headband Patterns? Check … Read More ...
Cables Don’t Have To Be Hard…..
And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!
The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html
Specific to knitters, you can join … Read More ...
Anyone Up For A Twit-Along?
This term just sends me into hysterical laughter! Twit-along. You know, a Knit-Along via Twitter? Too funny…
Anyway, Donna Druchunas of the Ethnic Knits Yahoo group is doing a Twit-along (hysterical laughter) for a pair of really pretty wrist warmers.… Read More ...
New Rebecca is out!
Really Cute Free Pattern…
I really like this, and it kind of surprises me. There’s absolutely no room in my life for any occasion that would allow me to wear something like this, but I still like it. It’s pretty. It’s feminine. And the … Read More ...
Knitting Tips For 2010
Twenty Ten! Sounds funny doesn’t it? Although it does have a nice way of rolling off the tongue, I’m still not ready for it, Never am but the New Year arrives anyway. New Year’s resolutions go unmade (from 2009!) yet … Read More ...
Darn Good Yarn!
Imagine a company that takes leftover strands from a viable industry and creates YARN!!!
The company is Darn Good Yarn and I recently acquired a sample of this luscious “left over” stuff. What is the original product? Hand spun … Read More ...
Today is National Helmet Liner Day!
Bet you didn’t know that did you? I didn’t either, but it is! And, you can get a pattern to either knit or crochet helmet liners for our troups, here: http://yarnheaven.com/knithelmetliner.html
The crochet version is here: http://yarnheaven.com/crochetedhelmetliner.html
It’s a wonderful … Read More ...
Merry Christmas To You. Yarn Sale…
Watch out, stampede ahead! I know. This always happens when I say those 2 magic words: “Yarn Sale!”
Well, from Jan 4-10 Fiddlesticks Knitting is offering their yarns at 3.95 a ball! Go check out your favorites so you’re … Read More ...
Merry Christmas! New Giveaway!!
If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More ...
Online Knitting Classes!
With Annie Modesitt! Have you ever wanted to take a class but either couldn’t afford it, but didn’t have the means to travel? With online classes, at least one of those issues has been addressed. Annie Modesitt is offering a … Read More ...
Book Review – The Paper Bride.
Really? Seriously? I looked at this one with the tiniest bit of skepticism, but soon became very interested.
With a bit of imagination, you can have the wedding of your dreams, on a budget.