Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Interweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014
I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, … Read More ...
What’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.
You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html
Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting … Read More ...
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting … Read More ...
RED HEART® POMP A DOODLE™ YARN
BRINGS FLUFF AND FUN TO YOUR KNITTING
I’m not usually one for trendy yarn, the stuff I spin ends up being lumpy and bumpy enough, but this just looks like fun! And, … Read More ...
Show your support for the Breast Cancer Cure with this very cute pink knitted purse from T. Matthews Fine Art.
You can order this, and see lots of others at her blog, here: http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-mini-purses-now.html… Read More ...
Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make … Read More ...
She won the Intentional Spinner book giveaway! Some of you have asked about my puppy. Because he picks the giveaways. The only thing I can tell you is that he gets this funny look on his face when I read … Read More ...
The AIDS orphans in Southern Africa belong to one of the fastest growing, but least desirable groups of children in need, on earth.
Go here to help! http://www.knit-a-square.com/aidsorphans.html… Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth
Halloween just isn’t complete without a pumpkin or two, and this free knitting pattern from Purple Kitty Yarns captures the spirit perfectly. The Lacy Jack-O’-Lantern Dishcloth is a fun and functional project that combines … Read More ...
Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm
You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!
Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!… Read More ...
So haul yourself outta that chair, run down to the local thrift or second hand shop, find an orange sweater and bring it home. The proceed with this, the easiest knit pumpkin wall decoration ever!
From Betz White’s blog: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/10/yay-and-boo.html… Read More ...
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More ...
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Go here: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/dan/dan.html… Read More ...
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 ...