Patterns, projects and techniques
For all you Knitty Gritty fans out there who’ve been loyally watching re-runs of the show over the past year and a half, finally, there’s something new for you to watch. Tomorrow (July 3rd) at 12:30pmET/11:30amCT/9:30amPT, the one-hour special Knitty … Read More ...
Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More ...
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More ...
We’ve all been there. Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared. Again. What’s a knitter to … Read More ...
I’ve been a bit incommunicado this week due to caring for a child with a horrible ear infection. Hopefully though, I can make it up to you by giving you a little Friday afternoon giggle. Me and a couple of … Read More ...
Sure baskets of yarn and vases filled with needles make great, knitty home decor. But what if you want to take it a step further–what if you want your knit in print? Well I know I did, which is why … Read More ...
I’m a longtime fan of Namaste products. I have a set of their beautiful glass needles displayed in my office, and have used one of their older Messenger bags to tote around larger projects for years. Their latest line The … Read More ...
Time by Minnie Gertz
Time — such a precious
Gift is it
To work, to read, and
Yes, to knit.
Time to listen to the
Birds sing;
To watch flowers
Appear in spring.
Time to dream of
Good future days… Read More ...
I was hanging out over on Ravelry (aka avoiding work) and came across this beauty, the February Lady Sweater, by Pamela Wynne. I *heart* it so, it hurts! The pattern’s adapted from an Elizabeth Zimmerman baby cardigan, but super-sized … Read More ...
It’s a fact that wool is warmer when it’s wet, but I wonder what happens when it’s gassed? Should the situation arise, both Craftster’s Teriyakimoto and these prepared purlers will likely find out!
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Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More ...
It’s Knit in Public Day, with events happening all around the world! Unfortunately, I’m going to miss out on the Austin celebration because I have a book signing today but I’ll make sure I knit outdoors at some point … Read More ...
When I was given the View Stick a couple of years back to try out, I passed it along to my mom thinking that it would be the perfect aid for her to read the fine print of knitting patterns. … Read More ...
Oops, he knit it again! My dear friend Dave Lowe always keeps me in stitches with his clever, cartoon blog, ParaAbnormal. His most recent entry however packs such a purl-punch, I couldn’t resist sharing it. I wonder if they’re looking … Read More ...
I’m reporting to you straight from TNNA in Columbus, OH, where I found out that Knit.1 Magazine will now only be publishing TWO issues a year (down from 4). Alas, the internet kills the print star, it seems.
I love … Read More ...