Huge leap of faith here! Knitting without a pattern. Or, Knitting The Old Way, as Donna Druchunas author of Ethnic Knitting Exploration says.
Step 1: The Revered Gauge Swatch! Yes, you have to knit a swatch.
- What if I don’t
Patterns, projects and techniques
Huge leap of faith here! Knitting without a pattern. Or, Knitting The Old Way, as Donna Druchunas author of Ethnic Knitting Exploration says.
Step 1: The Revered Gauge Swatch! Yes, you have to knit a swatch.
by Terrye 6 Comments
It’s a bird, it’s a frog, it’s a Tribble! Made from leftover bits and pieces of dishcloth yarn, they’re handy as pot scrubbers and bath scrubbies.
And, the pattern is free…. here: http://1870pearl.typepad.com/TRIBBLE2.pdf
And a wonderful tutorial, is here:
http://wishingiwasknitting.blogspot.com/2008/02/tribble-tutorial.html… Read More ...
by Terrye 2 Comments
I’ve always loved variegated yarns. The mystery of the pattern and the striping, or pooling, or even flashing is intriquing. That being said, not everyone likes these surprises. There are some who want perfect stipes with no pooling, and no … Read More ...
It’s all about the dishcloths! They’re fun, they’re fast to knit and who doesn’t need a dishcloth?
Be Mine, from DigKnitty
Toddle on over to DigKnitty’s site and see what else she’s … Read More ...
Whew! A whole day without internet; how did the pioneers survive? Most likely they started new projects. A lot of my knitting time is spent thinking about the next project, or the next yarn. Arguing wth myself over whether to … Read More ...
by Terrye 7 Comments
Getting started on any new hobby can be expensive, and spinning is no different. Do I want a wheel or a drop spindle to start with? What fiber should I use. How much processing do I want to do myself?… Read More ...
by Terrye 6 Comments
Everyone knows that there are different ribbon colors associated with different illnesses, support groups… The Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer is perhaps the most famous and well known.
Here is a free dishcloth pattern that utilizes the Pink Breast Cancer … Read More ...
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh…. The new Knitty is out! (happy dance!)
Well, maybe there’s not really time for a sweater or an afghan (unless you go all super knitter), but I found this for you and had to share. … Read More ...
So, for us Americans, Turkey Day is right around the corner, complete with all the trimmings, and of course, the obligatory filled to the brim feelings and a nap after the dishes are all done.
So, what are you doing … Read More ...
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 ...
Now I ask you, who would imagine that square needles would be the next greatest thing in [tag]knitting[/tag]? I’m old school and still use my [tag]Susan Bates[/tag] and [tag]Berna[/tag]t needles that are 30 years old. Though I will admit I … Read More ...