I couldn’t resist sharing this really sweet story about the awesomeness of knitters. Knitter Susan Cottrell from London, Ontario, had been knitting a shawl in turquoise and blue lace, complete with 1,500 beads, while sitting at her husband’s bedside while … Read More ...
Things to Learn from Knitting
Someone at Buzzfeed is clearly pretty crafty, because a few posts have cropped up lately related to craft. If you missed it over the weekend, be sure to check out 18 Important Life Lessons to Learn from Knitting.
Some … Read More ...
Southern Hemisphere Google Doodle Features Knitting
Here in the Northern Hemisphere it’s the first day of summer, which means for our neighbors to the far south, it’s the first day of winter. Google decided to celebrate both with a summer-themed Google doodle for the north and … Read More ...
Support Your Local Yarn Store, Wherever You Happen to Be
A couple of weekends ago my husband and I went to Kansas City to celebrate our wedding anniversary. While in Overland Park visiting the Penzey’s store (aka, the happiest place on earth) we did a little wandering around the super-cute … Read More ...
When is Knitting Going to Stop Being a Joke?
This is a little bit mock outrage, but also a lot serious. Guys, when are people going to stop using knitting as a punchline?
You’d think with as many celebrities and young people as knit these days that people would … Read More ...
The Iknitarod! Join Us!!
You’ve heard of the Olympics!
You’ve probably heard of the Ravelympics…
Now there’s the Iknitarod! Technically in its third season, this is a marathon knitting session. From the time the mushers GO (or whatever mushers yell) to when the red … Read More ...
Knitter’s Brewing Company is Doing Another Mystery Sock Knit-Along!
They’re doing it again! Mystery Sock Knit-Along IV is scheduled to start on 1.13.12. This year’s theme is Lucky Charms.
I’ve done these before and they are fun, the idea of not having a clue what you’re knitting until it’s … Read More ...
Mystery Sock IV Knit-Along, Starting Soon at the Knitter’s Brewing Company!
Video Tutorial – How To Purl, Continental Style!
Change The World One Stitch At A Time….
From Jessica Reed at guardian.co.uk
An alternative to big business exists thanks to a booming community of crafters selling their work…
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Pattern Copyright Info
Everyone knows that copying a pattern is a no-no. Designers who create these awesome fashions deserve to be paid for their time and their efforts in the form of crafters buying their products. When a pattern is copied, the designer … Read More ...
New Free Hat Pattern
Here in N. Mich, it’s still very much hat weather. The free pattern for this hat found it’s way into my inbox yesterday, and how cute! Perfect for anyone (take the pom off for a guy), and it looks to … Read More ...
Knitting Monogamy. Your Opinion…
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 … Read More ...
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Isn’t this adorable! It’s an advent Calendar made from mini hats and mittens. Now, before you say, “Duh, Terrye, isn’t that a bit obvious”, let me say this.
No. To me it wasn’t. I had to read the description. … Read More ...
Alt Fiber and Free Felted Stocking Pattern
Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is … Read More ...