This Spring, [tag]South West Trading Company[/tag] released the [tag]Vickie Howell Collection[/tag], a set of three types of yarn. These are [tag]Craft[/tag], made of 35% [tag]Milk Fiber[/tag] and 65% Organic Cotton; [tag]Rock[/tag], made of 40% [tag]Soysilk[/tag], 30% fine [tag]wool[/tag], and 30% … Read More ...
Quick Pet Toys to Knit
Following up on the challange given to me by Heather, our Needlework Editor, I did a search for projects that were:
1. faster to knit and
2. toys for her cats – she has a few ya know
So, my … Read More ...
Knitty Summer 2007 Is Uploaded
Knitty is ready to read! In the summer edition there are 4 pair of socks, OK ,OK 3.5 because one pair just covers to the ankle. But they still are cute! But wait – as you scroll down the … Read More ...
Summer Knit and Crochet Show 2007
The [tag]Knitting Guild Association[/tag] and the [tag]Crochet Guild of America[/tag] are both holding the [tag]Summer Knit & Crochet Show[/tag]at the Radisson Hotel Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, New Hampshire July 12-15, 2007.
The Show is the Crochet Guild … Read More ...
Team Knitty Run for the Cure 2007
[tag]Mama E[/tag] and [tag]Knitty[/tag] have teamed up to raise funds for [tag]breast cancer[/tag] awareness walking/run to be held September 30, 2007 in Toronto. Mama E is donating $5 from the purchase of each skein of a dyed when ordered … Read More ...
New From Berroco for Fall/Winter
[tag]Berroco[/tag] has 3 new yarns, 5 new pattern booklets and 1 new book featuring uber-wearable knit pieces designed by [tag]Norah Gaughan[/tag] for the Fall/Winter Season.
The new yarns are [tag]Ultra Alpaca Ligh
t[/tag] in 24 shades, [tag]Jasper[/tag] … Read More ...
Allergic to Wool?
This post is dedicated to our Needlecraft Editor Heather. Heather wrote me that her friend Maggie in Michigan has tried to turn Heather into a knitter. However, Heather is allergic to wool. The only yarn Heather was familiar with was … Read More ...
Sock Yarn Sales
Looking for good prices on sock yarn? Here are a few stores offering good yarns at great prices –
[tag]Ram Wools[/tag] has [tag]Fleece Artist[/tag] Sea Wool priced at $16.87
[tag]Sandra Singh[/tag] has [tag]Lorna’s Laces[/tag] Shephard Sock at 
$7.15 Love this … Read More ...
Dreaming about Knitting
I sometimes have very vivid dreams, and they are always in color. Strange, but it happens. Last night I dreamed about all my knitting projects-in-waiting.
I have a project I am working hard to finish and the deadline is near. … Read More ...
ERRATA
[tag]Errata[/tag] – This group of letters send shivers down my spine. The definition of the word is”errors in printing or writing especially errors noted in printed or bound material”. I know we are all human and mistakes are made, but … Read More ...
Yarn Organization
This weekend I thought I would get control of my stash, patterns, books and my knitting tools. I have been known to buy the same colorway of certain yarns again because I am drawn to yarn by color, not necessarily … Read More ...
Knitty 2008 Calendar
Have you knit a [tag]Knitty[/tag] pattern? If you have you can submit your pictures to the [tag]Knitty 2008 Calendar[/tag] contest.
Now is your chance to share your gorgeous work with all our readers!
We’re looking for the best, most enticing, … Read More ...
Amy Singer and Sea Sock Cruise 2008
Knitty editor [tag]Amy Singer[/tag] will be one of the teachers on the [tag]2008 Sea Socks Cruise[/tag]. This event is put together by Patricia of [tag]Cruise Planners[/tag] and the cruise will be going to Alaska! The cruise starts May … Read More ...
Blocking – Hate it or love it?
Do you block your projects after you finish them? Have you ever finished a project and hated how it looked? Then this article written by [tag]Jessica Fenlon Thomas[/tag] is for you.
Ms. Thomas explains in an article at [tag]knitty.com[/tag] how … Read More ...
Knitting In Public Day
Saturday, June 9, 2007 is designated as [tag]World Wide Knitting in Public Day[/tag]. To find out if your town has signed up for a planned event, WWKIP day blog has cities listed on her sidebar. It is too late to … Read More ...