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Oct

28

Perfect Big Sister-Little Sister Project!

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dollsYarn Dolls! Remember when we used to make these? They were fun, and certainly kept us busy and out of trouble. Mostly.

And, the directions are on Spud and Chloe’s blog, here: http://www.spudandchloe.com/blog/2009/10/old-fashioned-yarn-dolls/

This might just be the perfect way to ignite…

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Oct

28

It’s That Time Of Year Again, or Keep Those Mitts Warm!

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mittsFingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563

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Oct

28

Need A Light?

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Now you can have a lightswitch anywhere you need it! Do I sound like a hawker yet?

Try this: lt

That’s right! You can now knit your own light switch! And while the instructions are kind of hard to understand (different language),…

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Oct

27

Congratulations, Heather!

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Heather S. is the winner of the Boutique Knits giveaway!

Don’t give up my peeps, there’s another one coming…..

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Oct

23

And Your Mission Is….

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Grab a train, get in a car, catch a plane, just get to New Jersey, any way you can. And then, once you are in New Jersey, find this:sandbcruise

Promptly board the vessel, prepare yarn and needles and knit your way…

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Oct

22

Because Coffee Gets Cold Too…..

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coffeeYou knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE…

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Oct

19

A List Of Pattern Links

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A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.

http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx

Thanks, Sarah!

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Oct

18

Pre-Order This New Spinning Video

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spinningvideoInterweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014

I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, restored,…

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Oct

17

Giveaway – Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin

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boutiqueWhat’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.

You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html

Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting blog (or…

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Oct

17

Students Knit Pumpkin Hats For Charity…

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On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.

The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting Tuesday…

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Oct

16

Knitting 2009-10-16 16:53:04

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RED HEART® POMP A DOODLE™ YARN
BRINGS FLUFF AND FUN TO YOUR KNITTING

pompI’m not usually one for trendy yarn, the stuff I spin ends up being lumpy and bumpy enough, but this just looks like fun! And, it comes in green! Plus…

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Oct

16

Think Pink With A Mini Purse From T. Matthews.

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pinkpurseShow your support for the Breast Cancer Cure with this very cute pink knitted purse from T. Matthews Fine Art.

You can order this, and see lots of others at her blog, here: http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-mini-purses-now.html

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Oct

16

Knitting Socks, Breaking It Down

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Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make…

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Oct

16

Congrats to Turtle!

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She won the Intentional Spinner book giveaway! Some of you have asked about my puppy. Because he picks the giveaways. The only thing I can tell you is that he gets this funny look on his face when I read…

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Oct

13

Knit A Square for the South African Aids Orphans

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The AIDS orphans in Southern Africa belong to one of the fastest growing, but least desirable groups of children in need, on earth.

Go here to help! http://www.knit-a-square.com/aidsorphans.html

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Oct

12

Because It’s Not Halloween Without A Pumpkin Dishcloth!

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So, courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns, we have this:

jackolanternAnd, the pattern is free!

http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/halloween-patterns/lacy-jack-o-lantern-dishcloth-wc1944

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Oct

11

How To Become An Expert Knitter – Free Book!

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Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm

You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!

Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!

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Oct

11

Quick, No One’s Looking…

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So haul yourself outta that chair, run down to the local thrift or second hand shop, find an orange sweater and bring it home. The proceed with this, the easiest knit pumpkin wall decoration ever!

 

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From Betz White’s blog: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/10/yay-and-boo.html

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Oct

10

Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!

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scarfIsn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:3436swatch

 

 

Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky Fibers: http://blog.midnightskyfibers.com/2009/10/new-patterns-ugh-site-down.html

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Oct

10

Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy

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manThis free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?

Go here: http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/dan/dan.html

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Oct

9

Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…

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I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:

http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm

seashoreAn example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this pretty Seashore…

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Oct

9

Spooktacular Candy Bags From Lion – Free Pattern!

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lionIn Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/90433AD.html?noImages=

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Oct

9

I’m Tellin’ Ya, Peeps, Christmas Is Coming!

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stockingAnd what is Christmas without a Christmas Stocking? And if you can get a free pattern, what’s better than that?

I’ll tell you, but if you look close you can see. It’s STUFFED WITH YARN!! I’ll let you sit on that…

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Oct

8

The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

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 Attention spinners! If you are interested in exploring the infinite possibilities of making your own yarns, veteran spinner and teacher Judith MacKenzie McCuin offers insight, understanding, and invaluable information about your craft in The Intentional Spinner.The Intentional Spinner is a…
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Oct

8

SimpleSTYLE Book Giveaway

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Congrats, Heidi, for choosing the correct number I was thinking about. It was #5!

Next giveaway coming up…….

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