It’s been a big week for online knitting magazines, and with all the excitement about Knitty’s 10 anniversary issue I missed the fact that a new Petite Purls is out, too.
If you don’t know Petite Purls, this is … Read More...
Free Pattern: Lacy Trails Shrug
Sometimes patterns catch my eye because they’re seasonal, or because they’re clever, or they use a technique I’ve been interested in. And sometimes I just have to give a pattern another look because it’s so darn pretty.
That’s the case … Read More...
Free Pattern: Tablet Cozy by Kristin Nicholas
Let’s face it: your tablet computer does not know or care if it is cold outside. It probably doesn’t really need a cozy. But this is not about what your tech needs; it’s about what you want.
And if you … Read More...
Check out the Clairette Cardigan
If you’re casting about for something to cast on for fall, you should check out the Clairette Cardigan by Megan Goodacre, also known as Tricksy Knitter.
This pretty, open-front cardi has lace details and the hems and cuffs and … Read More...
Knitty’s 10th Anniversary Issue is Here!
I know it came out yesterday, but I finally got a chance to take a look at Knitty’s Deep Fall issue, which marks the beginning of celebrations for the preeminent online knitting magazine’s 10th anniversary. I remember when Knitty … Read More...
Free Halloween Patterns from Red Heart
I’m not the only one getting into the Halloween spirit already: Red Heart has a collection of a dozen knit and crochet patterns for the holiday, and there are a few that really stand out to me.
The Bug Infested … Read More...
My Grandmother’s Knitting Winner
Thanks so much to everyone who shared their inspiration with me this week! I love hearing your stories and knowing what makes you want to pick up the needles!
The winner of My Grandmother’s Knitting is commenter 22, Patrizia, who … Read More...
Free Pattern: One-Skein Falling Leaves Scarf
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More...
Video: Learn to Purl in English Style
Berroco has been releasing videos presenting the basic knitting stitches in English and Continental style, and they recently released the video teaching purling in the English style.
I grew up knitting English, so I’ve got to say that I … Read More...
Behind the Scenes with a Knitting Consultant
Sometimes people are cast into roles in plays or movies that require them to act out knitting even though they are not knitters themselves. There used to be a time when people could just hold the knitting on screen and … Read More...
Celebrating Milestones with Debbie Bliss
This fall marks both the 10-year anniversary of Debbie Bliss’ yarn line and the fourth anniversary of her namesake magazine, so Vogue Knitting took the chance to interview her and talk about inspiration, family and trends.
She says that she … Read More...
It’s a Wrap – Knot! Knitting Pattern
The other day I told you about the new issue of Holla Knits and its adorable mastermind, Allyson Dykhuizen. If you can’t get enough of her style I wanted to point out another new pattern of hers that is available.… Read More...
Check out Kristin Nicholas’ Colorful House
If you know anything about Kristin Nicholas (and you do if you were here for my Color by Kristin giveaway) you know that she’s a huge fan of color. Her patterns are usually full of colorful, fun designs sure … Read More...
Free Pattern: Knit Flying Pig Mittens
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough says she thought it would be until pigs flew that she would win a ribbon for knitting at the Minnesota State Fair. And pigs did fly, in a sense, on her red-ribbon-winning Knit Flying Pig … Read More...
Stitches Giveaway for Fiber Arts Fans
Speaking of giveaways, here’s another chance to win a really great prize. Do you know about the Fiber Arts & Mixed Media community? It’s a place for fiber artists to share pictures, posts, news and other information, and they regularly … Read More...
A Sale and a Giveaway from Red Heart
Red Heart is now having its fall sale, which will get you a good deal on a range of yarns at their shop. They are also offering 20 percent off all downloadable ebooks through Sept. 24.
In addition, the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Felted Yoda Hat
I told you the other day that I was going to start sharing Halloween patterns, and then I didn’t. So I offer you this oldie but goodie that is the first thing I think of when I think of knitting … Read More...
Vote for an Indie Dyer in Martha Stewart’s Contest
You may have seen information on Facebook or elsewhere online about Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards. This is a quest by Martha and the editors of her magazines to find 10 rising stars of small business, many of whom … Read More...
Video: Seaming Garter Stitch
I mention this video I came across the other day only because I need to seam some garter stitch soon and I always seem to forget how to do it because I don’t do it all that often.
This video … Read More...
Free Pattern: Quilla Stole
Sometimes you just want to knit a nice, easy, pretty project to show off some really great yarn. That’s what blogger Affiknity did with some special hand-dyed mohair she wanted to knit up for a friend who is moving.
The … Read More...