Dec
26
Manchester, New Hampshire in October, and San Mateo, CA in November of 2012! That’s right – 2 locations!
From their Press Release:
Interweave Knitting Lab New England, October 4-7, 2012: The Radisson Hotel Manchester, in scenic New Hampshire, located just one hour north of Boston, Massachusetts in a fun downtown area. Offering an inviting atmosphere and signature hospitality, the Radisson …
Jul
5
One Planet Yarn and Fiber/Tour de Fleece Event!…
The Tour de Fleece started this weekend. It runs from July 2nd to July 24th. What the heck is the Tour de Fleece one might ask? It is an event that takes place in the fiber world every year during the Tour de France. Crafters from all over the world participate and
Apr
10

Calling all sock knitters! Ram Wools Yarn Co-op is pleased to announce our first ever Summer
Sock Design Contest. Prizes and fame are in store for those who can create an original sock
pattern. Top down, toe up, lace, cables, bobbles, magic loop, double pointed needles, boot
socks, dainty socks… The sky’s the limit!
May
19
Go to the Worldwide Knit In Public Day website to find the nearest event, or if you want to host your own, you’ll find info there, as well as a database that you can add your event to.
It’s held the 2nd Saturday of June and you can find lots more info here: http://www.wwkipday.com/find_kip.htm…
Mar
24
Attention all Sock-a-Holics! Hop over to Ravelry and join in on this newest Sock KAL. Hosted by the Knitters Brewing Company. There’s no purchase necessary, but if you decide to buy the suggestion materials, 1.00 from the sale of each kit will go to support Susan B Komen’s 3 Day Walk For The Cure.
Hurry, the Magic Bus for Vegas …
Jun
4
I came across this pooping dog on flickr uploaded by spsandsteel and I couldn’t resist blogging about it, especially when I knew that we have the Amigurumi Poo (with free instructions) to go with it on our sister site CraftBits.com.

Does your doggy need a wee wee too? Then believe it or not we have a Free Amigurumi pattern…
May
28
Pick Up Sticks is starting a Knit Along and a Fundraiser. The Heart Truth is a division of the Heart and Stroke Foundation that raises awareness about women’s heart disease.
Here are the deets:
We Wear Red Knit Along
Sweater: February Ladies Sweater
Yarn: …
May
26
Picture an idyllic village in the rolling hills of England. Picture small old world houses and buildings nestled in with each other. Now picture all of this knitted!
A group of knitters in Mersham, England has done just this. Nearly every…
Jan
9
I ran across KnitNet around the middle of last year. It’s an online knitting magazine, published 6 times a year for a very modest price. You get 5 or 6 patterns in each issue (this current issue has socks, scarves and sweaters), industry news, new products reviewed, lists of guilds, knitting techniques and book reviews, lists of charity knitting groups, and …
Jan
9

Well it’s a sign of the times when even television shows are getting extreme makeovers and “Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray” is the next contestant. They will be receiving a new name, new theme and a new set.
The 30 minute episodes which begin in July will be hosted by “Interweave Knits†Editor Eunny Jang, “Interweave Crochet†Editor Kim …
Jul
6
Today I received an email from Suzanne M Harker of [tag]Trinity Shawls[/tag] in response to a post on [tag]The Shawl Ministry[/tag].
Suzanne wrote:
“Many people use our traditional knitting as a means to quiet their minds, of nourishing their inner being, for releasing their creative energy, for peaceful reflection, and for prayer. The repetitive movement of knitting is a …
Mar
6
Sometimes you find the most interesting thing when you search the internet on certain words. I found the following information and article at Beliefnet. This article talks about knitting and prayer.
People of different faiths are discovering that crafts like knitting can be a form of prayer or meditation.
On Sunday, some people go to church to worship. On …
Feb
13
According to the Bank that Blue Moon used to receive cash and credit card payment for the Rockin’ Sock Club 2007.
I can’t believe that a bank actually thought a sock yarn club is a scam, because, after all, no one buys THAT much sock yarn. Yeah, right – what rock have they lived under?
Blue Moon’s bank refunded …









