I’m a member of a lot of knitting groups online, and it’s always interesting to me to see people asking for help finding knitting patterns. Often they will specify that they only want to work with free knitting patterns.
There … Read More ...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit a Bag with a Photo-Printed Lining
Projects that call for the use of multiple crafty talents are always a lot of fun, so this free bag pattern from Just Crafty Enough is really intriguing. It’s a simple evening bag knit to fit a purse frame, which … Read More ...
Knititng Daily to Offer 13 Free Patterns Today
It’s Friday the 13th, but Knitting Daily is taking some of the scary out of the day by posting links to one free pattern every hour starting at 6 a.m. (that’s U.S. Mountain time) until 13 patterns have been posted.… Read More ...
Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings
Need a last-minute project to spruce up your table for the 4th? Why not stitch up a few of the 4th of July Napkin Rings from Lion Brand? Each one uses tiny bits of yarn (they call for Vanna’s Choice … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Patriotic 4th of July Mini Sock Pin
There is something ridiculously charming about miniature knitting, isn’t there? A tiny sock, a tiny mitten, a tiny sweater — suddenly we’re all cooing over something that took only a scrap of yarn and a little patience. This patriotic mini … Read More ...
Free Pattern: American 4th of July Evaporative Beverage Cooler
It might seem like it’s a little late to be knitting for the Fourth of July, but you still have time this weekend to stitch up a patriotic craft that will get you through the holiday, the Olympics, backyard barbecues, … Read More ...
Yay Snow!!
So N. Michigan woke up to over a foot of snow this morning. Yay!! I love it, really I do.
But that’s beside the point. Winter weather calls for Ultra-Cool sweaters and I found one just for the occasion. Not … Read More ...
Patternmaking With Photoshop
Yesterday I did a post on Craftzine’s Knitted Handlebar Bag. As I was surfing around their site, I found a video showing how to take a digital image and turn it into a knitting pattern. The video shows a skeleton … Read More ...
KnittingHelp.com
Do you have a knitting question? Stumped on a technique? This website is amazing! With videos, tutorials, a glossary, forums and even free patterns, you’re never too far from success.
Check out the stash page, devoted to folks who would … Read More ...
New Spin-Off Site
Interweave Press announces…. The New Spin-Off Site. Complete with lots and lots of free stuff!
Here’s just one of the free patterns they offer, a free Tea Cosy, made from handspu
n yarn. Go to www.spinoffmagazine.com and get your … Read More ...
Random Smattering of Stuff!
Today’s picks are a smattering of stuff I’ve found for you.
Really Warm Hat (and really easy) by Melissa Lynn of The Knitting School Dropout http://www.knittingschooldropout.com/patterns/Really%20Warm%20Hat.pdf
Free Patterns and just for fun is Craftzine: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/knitting/
And a really pretty, free … Read More ...
It Itches! So Knit A Snowflake!
Ingredients:
1 batch of humorous cartoons about knitting and everyday life.
3 shakes of the inevitable boo boos
and a generous helping of short essays.
Bake until it’s green and you’ll have the cutest little … 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 ...