Now that you’ve got all those cool handknit stockings hanging by the chimney with care it’s time to stuff them. Is there a stocking for a sewer or knitting hanging there?
Myself, I can never have enough tape measures. I … Read More ...
There are things you just shouldn’t do
And one of them, believe it or not, is knit every waking moment. Oh, sure, you can knit while riding in the car (back of a bike is difficult, especially if you drop your yarn… don’t ask me how I … Read More ...
There’s Still Time!
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)
Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More ...
Homemade Handknit Holidays Part 3
In the last part of our Homemade Handknit Holidays series, I’ll show you one more 
Free Door Stocking, this one from Caron.
But, stockings aren’t the only thing you still have time to knit. How about raiding your stash … Read More ...
Handmade Holidays – Part 2
As part of our Handmade Holidays series, I’ve found some free Christmas Stocking Patterns for you. It’s not too late, you know, these are quick, easy and so totally doable, before Christmas.
Get your needles ready, no excuses!
Free Christmas … Read More ...
Handmade Holidays Part 1 – Create Your Own Christmas Stocking
Knitting your own Christmas Stockings puts you in a happy place. Besides, look at the perks, they don’t really have to fit, there doesn’t have to be the dreaded “second sock syndrome”, you can make them with huge needles and … Read More ...
Free Ornament Patterns, and an Entrelac Tutorial!
Get those needles out, drag out the yarn, and cast on…..
All of these Ornament Patterns are FREE on Berocco’s Site!
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Entrelac Tutorial, here:
Now, create a scarf with your new skills!http://knittyotter.typepad.com/otterknits/2007/03/entrelac_scarf_.html
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Memphis Fingerless Gloves by … Read More ...
More Free Patterns, It Must Be Christmas!
Today’s pics include 2 free patterns and just some other cool stuff!
This adorable Santa Hat is modeled by “Lacey”, a 7 month old French Angora Rabbit. The pattern is free courtesy of Spin Blessing. You can find it here:… Read More ...
Random Smattering of Stuff!
Today’s picks are a smattering of stuff I’ve found for you.
Really Warm Hat (and really easy) by Melissa Lynn of The Knitting School Dropout http://www.knittingschooldropout.com/patterns/Really%20Warm%20Hat.pdf
Free Patterns and just for fun is Craftzine: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/knitting/
And a really pretty, free … Read More ...
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Isn’t this adorable! It’s an advent Calendar made from mini hats and mittens. Now, before you say, “Duh, Terrye, isn’t that a bit obvious”, let me say this.
No. To me it wasn’t. I had to read the description. … Read More ...
I Got Your Christmas Stockings!
Interweave Knits has done it again. Just when you think there are no new, really sassy Christmas Stocking patterns out there, you stumble across this:
Ok, breathe, there is time to knit at least one of these before they need … Read More ...
Classic Elite Does It Again!
You Need This Book:
Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
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But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
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… Read More ... Classic Elite Knits, 100 Gorgeous Designs For Every Occasion
.But before I convince you how much you need this book, check out this link; you can actually see the projects in the book: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/pattern_detail.php?patternID=65
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The. Snowflake. Shawl!
I’m an early riser. Anywhere between 5 and 6 AM my body just jumps out of bed. Usually takes my head a few minutes to catch up, look at the clock, argue with my body about what my eyes are … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns- Christmas Winter Snowflakes Revisited!
Lookie, lookie what I found! A snowflake headband, ear warmer pattern! Isn’t this pretty! And easy too, and Free!
In my continuing quest to find you all the snowflakes I can (this originally started out because I saw a snowflake … Read More ...
It Itches! So Knit A Snowflake!
Ingredients:
1 batch of humorous cartoons about knitting and everyday life.
3 shakes of the inevitable boo boos
and a generous helping of short essays.
Bake until it’s green and you’ll have the cutest little … Read More ...