I think this project falls into the “Most creative use of Yarn” category. A free form glove to fit a co-workers unusual chair. What dedication, what design, what a huge undertaking! I am constantly in awe of the creative mind. … Read More ...
Trips for the Knitter
So you like [tag]foreign travel[/tag]? If you do, [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] has listed several foreign travel adventures for knitters. A few of the places the trips are being held are Ireland, Italy and Peru!
If North America is your travel location, … Read More ...
Red Scarf Project
Knitters are wonderful, giving people! The [tag]Orphan Foundation of America[/tag] put out the call for help to create Valentine’s Day care packages for the [tag]orphans[/tag] they foster.
The results were an overwhelming success.
OFA students rarely receive mail and a … Read More ...
Note from Bartlettyarns New Owner
Just a little follow up on the sale of [tag]Bartlettyarns[/tag] – I received an email from [tag]Susan Rice[/tag] –
Although I am not “blog” savy-I have seen a few postings about the recent sale of Bartlettyarns and … Read More ...
TECHknitting
[tag]Techknittin[/tag] – That is the title of a new-to-me blog that I’m checking out. This site has amazing information and [tag]techniques[/tag] – everything from [tag]long tail cast on[/tag] to a how-to-on [tag]two or more color knitting[/tag]. The explanations … Read More ...
Navagating Fiber Festivals
Love the articles at [tag]Knitter’s Review[/tag]. I subscribe to the [tag]newsletter[/tag] and receive it weekly. One article by [tag]Clara Parks[/tag] walks you through the major [tag]fiber festival[/tag] highlights of 2007, in chronological order. Looking at the Upcoming Events … Read More ...
Interweave Knits Origami Cardi
[tag]Interweave Magazine[/tag] has done it to me again! Look at this cardi, isn’t it just the cutest thing? This is called the [tag]Origami Cardi[/tag] created by [tag]Norah Gaughan[/tag].
And, no buttons? Yeah, and no button band, more good … Read More ...
Knit a Lacy Thong?
Something new for you to try – knitting [tag]undergarments[/tag]! [tag]Interweave Knits[/tag] Magazine challenged their staff to design [tag]lingerie[/tag] patterns. The result runs the full gamut from Seduction [tag]socks[/tag] to a [tag]lacy thong[/tag].
Best of all, the … Read More ...
Challenge to all Knitters from CNN
CNN has a leisure time poll at their website where you choose, in order, the 10 top favorite things you do with your down time.
Knitting is listed at the poll in the first row and image number 3 from … Read More ...
Knitters Little Helpers
Sometimes it boggles my mind with all the little [tag]gadgets[/tag] that are invented to help knitters. I stumbled onto [tag]Nancy’s Knit Knacks[/tag] and found a variety of items for [tag]fiber artists[/tag].
One item in particular caught my eye, … Read More ...
Geometric Patterns
I just love all the new [tag]geometric[/tag] patterns that are hitting the market lately. Designers and yarn companies are pushing the envelope with their thought processes and designing cutting edge sweater shapes that are not your grandmothers boxy cardigan! My … Read More ...
Knitting Wallpaper for your computer
Want to change the background on you screen from Windows blue to a cute knitting design? [tag]Knitting on the Net[/tag] has designed [tag]wallpaper[/tag] in knit and purl, cables, and color designs.
For the [tag]Russell Crowe[/tag] lovers, there are … Read More ...
Baby Surprise Jacket on DVD and new Wool!
Schoolhouse Press has a new DVD out this Spring and a new wool!
From the website:
What …? A new wool for Schoolhouse Press? And, you say, it’s SOFT? I know; we are super conservative about adding new wool. … Read More ...
KnitBits Newsletter Contest
Do you subscribe to the [tag]KnitBits Newsletter[/tag] from[tag] Berroco[/tag]? The April 6 Newsletter contained information concerning this [tag]contest[/tag]. I just finished it and I will tell you a couple of the questions were hard, but it was fun and I … Read More ...
A Grandmother’s Guide to Great Baby Shower Gifts
I’m not sure how I stumbled onto this article written by Catherine Hoben, but it is pertinent to me because grandchild number six is due in August. When I clicked around the “For the Love of Yarn” … Read More ...