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Free Pattern: Heat Wave Necklaces

July 4, 2012 by Sarah White

heat wave necklaceSpeaking of simple projects to jazz up your wardrobe, it doesn’t get much easier than knitting I-cord into a simple circle you can wear singly or stacked.

The Heat Wave Necklaces from the Fibre Company (designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn) … Read More...

British Knitter Finishes Her Husband’s Sweater, 33 Years Later

July 4, 2012 by Sarah White

finished sweaterI have ignored some unfinished projects for a long time, but Brenda Gilbert may well hold the record for the longest time to complete a knitting project. She started a sweater for her husband John in 1979 while working … Read More...

Free Pattern: La Perla from Filatura di Crossa

July 4, 2012 by Sarah White

la perlaLooking for a little something special to jazz up your summer evening outfits? Want that something special to be knit?

Look no further than La Perla, a free pattern for a lovely little loopy necklace you can knit in … Read More...

Free Pattern: Anchors Away Top for Kids

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

anchors awayTanis Gray says that summer reminds her of the ocean, which I completely agree with even though I live in a landlocked state and have only spent one summer in a beach community. But I still love the nautical look … Read More...

Free Pattern: American Flag Pin

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

american flag pinHere’s another quick knitting pattern for the 4th that you still have time to knit: an American Flag Pin from About.com Knitting (yes, that’s me!). Worked in tiny bits of red, white and blue, you can stitch one up in … Read More...

Tutorial: Add Smocking After You Knit

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

smockingSometimes we knit something in plain stockinette and then decide that we don’t want it to be so plain after all. There are lots of ways to embroider or embellish the surface of a knit object, but if your garment … Read More...

Free Pattern: 4th of July Napkin Rings

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

lion brand napkin ringsNeed 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...

Knit Scarves Play a Piano Wirelessly

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

push_pushHere’s a cool use for both knitting and technology: an electronic music composer, challenged to come up with a more exciting MIDI controller, knit conductive thread along with yarn into scarves connected wirelessly to a piano. When the person wearing … Read More...

Special Olympics Stops Scarf Project

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

2012 special olympicsMany knitters for the past couple of years have contributed knit scarves to the Scarves for Special Olympics project, which had knitters and crocheters making scarves for participants in the state-level winter games. But the program has been discontinued, with … Read More...

Woman Knitting at Wimbledon Causes a Stir

July 3, 2012 by Sarah White

knitting wimbledonAll eyes were on center court for the dramatic conclusion of the Wimbledon tennis match in which Andy Murray defeated Marcos Baghdatis in a contest that ran into the night, but the commentators were briefly more interested in a mystery … Read More...

Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton on Sale

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

bright stripes dishclothSummer is the time for knitting with cotton, if you ask me, and Lion Brand has a limited time sale on its Kitchen Cotton yarn happening right now.

At 15 percent off a ball of this beauty costs just over … Read More...

Innocent Drinks’ Big Knit is Back

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

Here’s one for all you Brit knitters out there: Innocent Drinks recently announced that it will be doing the Big Knit again this year.

There aren’t yet a lot of details, but the project was announced on the company’s Facebook … Read More...

Share Your Thoughts with Knitting Fever for a Chance to Win a Louisa Harding Book

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

louisa harding willowKnitting Fever, the American distributor of all sorts of great yarns including Debbie Bliss, Noro, Sublime and many more, is celebrating the release of the latest Louisa Harding pattern booklet with a Facebook contest.

Check out the Marguerite booklet… Read More...

Getting Elemental with Berroco

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

berroco elementsHave you seen Berroco’s new Elements yarn? This wool/nylon blend is new for fall and hasn’t actually been released yet, but I’m super excited to try it out.

In the slideshow for the Elements pattern booklet, the yarn is … Read More...

Craftsy Classes for $19.99!

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

craftsyOver the weekend Craftsy was running a sale on classes, but the storms on the East Coast knocked out their servers. So they decided to extend the sale for one more day, meaning you can get a great deal on … Read More...

Free Pattern: Patriotic Mini Sock Pin

July 2, 2012 by Sarah White

mini sock pinHere’s another quick one for anyone who needs some red, white and blue to wear for the fourth, or you could wear it while you watch the Olympics. This Patriotic Mini Sock Pin from Designs by KN calls for just … Read More...

Get Summer Reads at a Great Price from Knit Picks

July 1, 2012 by Sarah White

knit picks summer books

It’s summertime, which means it’s time for Knit Pick’s annual Summer Book Sale. Right now you can get 40 percent off select books and magazines, with just over 100 titles up for grabs at reduced prices.

Lots of the … Read More...

A Look Back at TNNA

July 1, 2012 by Sarah White

national needle arts associationFor all the years (now more than five!) that I’ve been part of the knitting world I still haven’t made it to any of the major conferences or conventions in the world of knitting and needle arts. I really wanted … Read More...

Knit a Plushie for a Kid with Epilepsy

July 1, 2012 by Sarah White

purple stitch project
Vickie Howell recently started the Purple Stitch Project, which asks knitters, crocheters and sewers to create purple items to donate to children with epilepsy. The project is Howell’s way of supporting and helping to build a community for kids … Read More...

Free Pattern: Americana Evaporative Beverage Cooler

July 1, 2012 by Sarah White

lion brand beverage coolerIt 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...

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