I’m always on the lookout for masculine designs for hand knits. My other half couldn’t be bothered with hand knit socks (except since he’s seen the Progressive Insurance commercial where the gal tells Santa that she likes cashmere socks, he’s … Read More ...
99-Year-Old Veteran Knits For Soldiers Abroad
Jeanne B. Champ, a resident of the Hultquist Assisted Living Center, is a true inspiration. At 99 years of age, she is the oldest female World War II veteran living in New York state, and she is still making a … Read More ...
Free Slippers from Prayer Shawl Ministries
This free slipper pattern comes to us from the Prayer Shawl Ministries Blog.
Wanting to continue in the Prawer Shawl Knitting but already having more shawls than needed, this blogger came up with the idea of knitting and then fulling … Read More ...
Celebrate Spinning During National Craft Month
From Stefani, assistant editor of SpinOff Magazine…
While most of us have fiber on the mind all year long, this month provides a special opportunity to honor spinning and other crafty endeavors because March is National Craft Month.
You can … Read More ...
Shamrocks From Vicki Howell
Craft, Rock, and Love…. and Shamrocks!
Vicki Howell does it again, with her quick and easy, stashbusting free shamrock pattern.
Visit Vicki at her blog and make some of these for yourself and all of your friends: http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-love-to-create-knitted-bejewelled.html… Read More ...
Free Choker Pattern from Vogue Knitting….
Isn’t this pretty? Just in time for spring!
The Vogue Knitting Rose Choker is a free download, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/vogue-knitting-rose-choker-free-pattern-p-2854.html It’s also available as a crochet pattern.
Knit or crochet the Rose Choker featured in Vogue Knitting Summer 2009 with 1 … Read More ...
Nikki’s Free Hooded Scarf With Pockets Knitting Pattern
Nikki In Stitches sent me this link. Very pretty! And it’s a free pattern on her blog. Scarves are very useful, and this one complete with hood AND pockets is just great. I love the color, Nikki, thanks for sending … Read More ...
Knitty Spring Hits The Shelves… Er, I Mean The Web!
The new issue of Knitty is here: http://www.knitty.com/
While I realize this will cause riots, mayhem in the streets, and general overloading of their server, I still feel the need to tell you to go there! I’m sure they will … Read More ...
KnitNet Does It Again!
The new issue of KnitNet is out. This online magazine features not only new patterns, but also video archives, as well as all their previously published patterns. Listings of knitting blogs and knitting guilds and free catalogs and newsletters are … Read More ...
Ridiculously Fun Knitted Projects…
I found these fun, yet maybe, just maybe useless knitted items at Becky Stern’s Site, here: http://sternlab.org/2008/04/body-technology-interfaces/
This one is designed for privacy in public places, although I’m thinking it would draw more attention than not.
There is a cellphone … Read More ...
Nashua Handknits – New For Spring 2009
These and lots of other designs are brought to you for 2009 from Nashua Handknits.
New yarns too, including Creative Focus Silk in 15 colorways, and Daylily in 7 colorways.
Nashua’s fresh new designs have always been a favorite of … Read More ...
Felted Bag Patterns, New For Spring
A whole selection of felted patterns, slippers, bags and pretty little flowers just in time for spring.
Click over to Pick Up Sticks to check out the slideshow on the home page. Then click on patterns to see all of … Read More ...
Free Bella Mittens Pattern
Aren’t these pretty? Perfect to keep your hands and wrists toasty! And after the weather we got last night, I’d have to say they’re perfect for a snowball fight!
Go to the Subliminal Rabbit website for the free pattern.
Jorid … Read More ...
12 Free Afghan Patterns from Purple Kitty Yarns…
Did someone say free afghan patterns? Yup! Purple Kitty Yarns and Red Heart team up to bring you 12 Free Afghan Patterns.
Go here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/afghan-patterns.html… Read More ...
Felted Mobile Phone Cozy
We all have them. The sweaters that are just too pretty to be thrown out, just because someone who shall remain nameless accidentally felted them…
Make yourself this Cell Phone Case and you’ll always have that sweater with you. It’s … Read More ...