Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
From the [tag]Interweave[/tag] site and the [tag]Knitting Daily Newsletter[/tag]
Interweave Press is now holding its annual online [tag]HURT BOOK SALE[/tag]! Receive discounts of 50 to 80% off the retail price for slightly damaged books (books may have scratches on … Read More ...
[tag]Auntie Amanda Knits[/tag] created a very cute short-sleeved cardigan using [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] [tag]Elena[/tag], a 100% mercerized Mako Egyptian Cotton yarn distributed by [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag]. The yarn is discontinued, but in doing a search at [tag]google[/tag]… Read More ...
Well, I knew it wouldn’t take long for someone to do this – knit an [tag]iPhone[/tag].
This post is found on [tag]Daddy Types[/tag] a blog for [tag]new dads[/tag]. This would make a nice toy for your child so you … Read More ...
Today I received an email from Suzanne M Harker of Trinity Shawls in response to a post on The Shawl Ministry
Suzanne wrote:
“Many people use our traditional knitting as a means to quiet their minds, of nourishing their inner … Read More ...
[tag]Knitability LLC[/tag] is a company that has developed a series of patterns designed to help knitters learn a new skill. Each pattern in the skill building series explains new techniques in words and pictures.
As you work your way through … Read More ...
Happy [tag]4th of July[/tag] for all the visitors in the United States. Just a few patterns for viewing this Independence Day here in the States.
Red Bird Knits Free Sock Pattern
Lion Brand Americana Afghan. The also have hat … Read More ...
Newish topic at [tag]Knitter’s Review Forums[/tag]. This topic has generated quite a few posts concerning [tag]hand-painted yarns[/tag].
One post dated 06/28/2007Â is from Margaret of [tag]Inspirations Yarn.[/tag]
“I can’t speak to anyone elses technique or motivation but I … Read More ...
I love [tag]Knitters Review[/tag] yarn profiles. The reviews always tell me what I want to know about a yarn without prejudice. This time the review is written about [tag]O Balance Yarn[/tag] from [tag]Vermont Organic Fiber Company[/tag].
Vermont Organic Fiber … Read More ...
In today’s newsletter from [tag]Webs[/tag], they are featuring a new100% wool in the worsted weight with 247 yards per skein, and at an easy on the pocket price of $4.99 before discount. Not to mention the fact that it … Read More ...
After all the rushing and traveling for the out-of-state baby shower, I finally found time to catch up on my magazine reading. I am a poor traveler and could not focus while in the plane. (Read – not in control … Read More ...
My special order [tag]Team Knitty Sock Yarn[/tag] arrived yesterday. This yarn is specially dyed when ordered by [tag]Mama E[/tag] at [tag]C*EYE*BER Fiber Warehouse[/tag]. I ordered this yarn June 2. I don’t think that was an unusually long time for … Read More ...
The project that gave me nightmares is finished. In fact, it is finished and gifted! I spent the weekend in Connecticut with my pregnant daughter attending her baby shower. The project, a knitted baby blanket, is from a Leisure Arts… Read More ...
Knitter’s Review visited the TNNA early June in Columbus Ohio. ” TNNA stands for The National NeedleArts Association, and twice a year they host a conference where store owners, manufacturers, designers, publishers, and industry folk come together to learn, schmooze, … Read More ...
CaronYarn Company introduced the newest member of the Simply Soft family of yarns—Simply Soft Heather. A true marriage of soft lustrous fiber with soft, sophisticated colors makes Simply Soft Heather a truly special new yarn for fashion garments, … Read More ...
[tag]Interweave Knits[/tag] [tag]Knitting Daily[/tag] is live. The site is fresh and interesting looking. The Editor, [tag]Sandi Wiseheart[/tag], is interested, for now it seems, in getting the opinion of the knitters as to what they want in patterns and designs.… Read More ...