kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)
kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of … Read More ...
Patriotic 4th Of July Knit Patterns
In honor of Independence Day it seems only fitting to post 4 pictures of July 4th inspired knits (ok, Patriotism is a year-roung gig, but work with me here!).
1. Dave Cole’s American flag installation piece entitled “The Knitting … Read More ...
Knitty Gritty Knitsters!
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 ...
A Little Knitty Ditty
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 ...
Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!
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 ...
Does your knitting measure up?
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 ...
Behind the Knitter
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 ...
Knit Prints
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 ...
Bag Hag
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 ...
Knitting Poetry – Time
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 ...
February in June
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 ...
Knitting, it’s a real gas!
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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Young @ Heart
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 ...
Public Display
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 ...
View Stick
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 ...