Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More ...
Felting… It’s Not Just For Sweaters Anymore!
The whole world is felting! I don’t mean that the actual planet is in danger of being felting, I mean if you’re a crafter, you’ve probably tried it.
I haven’t. Not intentionally anyway, there was the time… never mind, I’m … Read More ...
Another Yarn Store Directory Which Leads Me To A Free Christmas Stocking Pattern…..
First the Yarn Shop Directory…….This directory is organized by State, or by Shop Name, or by City Name, or by Area Code. And, it’s brought to you by The Daily Knitter, here.
I had to play around with … Read More ...
Another Free Pattern For the Season!
Knitpicks.com has done it again!
A Free Felted Snowman Pattern!
How cool is that? Actually they look kinda warm.
Go to www.knitpicks.com to download your pattern and find the perfect yarn!… Read More ...
Order Your Trig Sweater And Support the Down’s Syndrome Association
Meet the “Double Knit Twins”. The two identical twin sisters are knitting personalized sweaters to help support the Down’s Syndrome Association.
What started as a gift for Sarah Palin’s son, the Trig Sweater blossomed into a way to help everyone … Read More ...
Vogue’s 360 Video
What’s cooler than a magazine with a bunch of pictures to look at before you buy it? A video showing a 360 degree view of each project.
Pretty cool!
Enter Vogue and their 360 View Videos sponsored by Tahki Stacy … Read More ...
A Weekend of Spinning and Washing the Results.
After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I … Read More ...
Spinning!
What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!
I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed … Read More ...
A New Contest from AslanTrends!
Everyone LOVES a contest, so, from Asland Trends, here goes:
“THE CONTEST”
our first annual KNITTING CHALLENGE 2009
ASLANTRENDS KNITTING CHALLENGE “THE CONTEST”
will be an annual contest in which, through the use of AslanTrends Yarns, we ask entrants to … Read More ...
Vogue Knitting Has A Stitch Library!
Who knew?? Ok, I didn’t, but I do now, and so do you!
Knit and purl combinations………
Cables………..
Colorwork………
Even Stitch Tutorials from every issue.
Go here to check out this amazing resource!
Signature Needles – The New Kids on the Block
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More ...
Officially The Coolest Free Baby Sweater Pattern On The Net!
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More ...
Nashua Handknits Free Pattern of the Month!
The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More ...
Traveling Yarn Shop, Making The Rounds, Round Your Neck Of The Woods!
Custom Yarns “Traveling Yarn Shop” is a unique service where the yarn comes to you. Developed by owner Linda Ostroff, who saw a need to provide a portable service, she will bring ( to groups of eight or more ) … Read More ...
New Contest From Knitting Daily…..
Think up a really cool caption for this illustration and win! With Interweave Press, here, from the new book, It Itches, by Franklin Habit.
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/pages/caption-contest.aspx… Read More ...