Finally! Armscye. A knitting calculator for set-in sleeves. Myself, I prefer raglans, but this could come in handy in my never ending quest to “knit in the old way”, that is, “without a pattern”.
So, here it is. From Aaron … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Louisville Toddler Sweater
A.Dore.Able! Might have to knit one for me! That’s how cute this sweater is. And, it’s a free pattern, from Caron, designed by Kathy Perry. http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/louisville/louisville_1.html
Free Pattern – Fingerless Mitts
From Donna Druchunas’ new book, Ethnic Exploration, is the Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Donna will be stopping by our blog on April 23rd on her blog tour, be sure to join us! And here’s the free pattern: http://independentstitch.typepad.com/files/ethnicexplorationexcerpt-fingerlessgloves-.pdf
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Blog Tour With Donna Druchunas
We’re going to be part of a blog tour! Donna Druchunas, in promoting her newest book, Ethnic Knitting, Exploration has agreed to stop by on April 23rd. So, in honor of this event, I cast on for yet another project. … Read More ...
How To Select The Correct Sweater Size…
A wonderful article from the Knitting Site at Bella Online outlines an easy way to craft a perfectly fitting sweater, even if it’s the first sweater you’ve ever knit!
Marjorie Colletta of Bella Online says:
When you look at a … Read More ...
Free (hee hee) Knitting Antler Pattern For A Jackalope
So you have this cute little knitted, felted or stuffed rabbit and you want to turn him into a Jackalope? I know, I’ve been there, it’s ok.
Well, look no further, here is the free pattern for the antlers! Knit … Read More ...
Pattern Sale, At Vogue Knitting!
1.99 on these patterns and lots more! 
Go to Vogue Knitting’s Bookstore, here: http://www.vogueknitting.com/books/index.php?cPath=28
396 patterns, a lot of them marked down to 1.99. But hurry, this sale only lasts 3 days. Thursday at midnight EST is the end of … Read More ...
It Isn’t Too Early For Christmas Stockings!
These adorable stockings are free to knit, click here.
For a listing of free Christmas Stocking patterns in both knitting and crochet, go to Bev’s Country Cottage.
Better hurry, Christmas is right around the corner!… Read More ...
Free Pattern: Got A Little Bit Of Yarn?
Knit for a doll!
Soulful Hues Random Hobbies and Thoughts blog has two very cute patterns for the American Girl Doll. A halter top and a shrug.
Too cute! And the pattern is free, here: http://soulfulhuesknits.blogspot.com/
2009/04/american-girl-knitted-halter-top-and.html… Read More ...
The Greatest Thing Since…..
Felt pads! You know the ones I’m talking about. The sticky little felt pads they sell all over to protect your floors from your furniture!
How about this…..
All the best dressed furniture is wearing Furniture Socks!
Oh, and if … Read More ...
Contest – Knitting Challenge from Aslan Trends
“THE CONTEST” Aslan Trends first annual KNITTING CHALLENGE 2009
Go here for rules and entry forms http://www.aslantrends.com/KNITTING_CHALLENGE_2009.pdf
ASLANTRENDS KNITTING CHALLENGE “THE CONTEST”
will be an annual contest in which, through the use of AslanTrends Yarns, we ask entrants to … Read More ...
Knitting Makes It’s Debut on CBS News!
Now scientists have confirmed what we’ve known all along! Knitting, crocheting, quilting and such provide a release from stress, protect against some memory loss, and promote a sense of well being!
Go here to listen! http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4917058n… Read More ...
New Stitch Of The Week From Vogue
Vogue calls this one “Technicolor”. I like the blues and golds together with a splash of green, but I know stitches are way more than their colors. If you look in between the blues and golds and focus your eyes … Read More ...
Stitches South
Apparantly there is a fun little show being planned. Yes, I really did know about it, but since I seem to live in a coccoon most of the time it doesn’t occur to me to tell everyone about it. I … Read More ...
Hand Knit Art Created By You, from Chris Bylsma Designs
This site contains some different examples of knitted art, in the form of the traditional sweaters, bags and home dec items. Interesting applications of color, texture, lace and cables are the cornerstone of this company. Browse these designs here: http://www.chrisbylsmadesigns.com/patterns.html… Read More ...