When we’re new knitters, the first thing most of us do is knit something made with garter stitch. And we usually pretty quickly abandon “knit every stitch of every row” because, frankly, it can be kind of boring. But there … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Baby Tubies Socks
I think you all know I have baby knitting on the brain right now, so I couldn’t help but share with you this adorable pattern for baby athletic tube socks from Knit Picks’ independent designer Nona Davenport.
These cuties are … Read More...
Medal Madness with Jimmy Bean’s Wool and Lorna’s Laces
Everybody’s a little giddy about the Olympics this year, and the folks at Lorna’s Laces and Jimmy Beans Wool have teamed up with a special yarn at a special price that will have us all shouting “USA! USA!”
Lorna’s Laces … Read More...
Knit List: The Spoked Cardigan
Since the giveaway of the day is books about Noro, and a few people have commented thay haven’t seen or used the yarn before, I thought I would share one of my longstanding works in progress that happens to be … Read More...
Day 2 Winner
Hi there! Glad to hear so many people are interested in learning more about dyeing — this book is a great one for that, and it will be going home with commenter 26, Kylie C, who says she’s dyed fabric … Read More...
Day 1 Winner
Hi, all! I’m back from a day of geekery at Word Camp Fayetteville, where I learned a bunch of great stuff about blogging and social networking that will mostly come in handy for my personal site but that I’m … Read More...
Another Free Ebook from Knitting Daily
Yesterday I told you about Knitting Daily’s free ebook full of patterns from the television show’s ninth season. Today KD has another new free pattern collection just for the ladies.
The “5 Free Knitting Patterns for Women” ebook includes two … Read More...
Free Pattern: Sakkie Socks from Plymouth Yarn Company
Since today seems to be shaping up to be a day about socks, I thought I’d share this easy free sock knitting pattern that came across my desk this morning.
It’s from Plymouth Yarn Company and uses their Sakkie yarn… Read More...
Check Out Cooperative Press’ Knit Edge
Shannon Okey, better known to some as KnitGrrl and the mastermind behind indie fiber publisher Cooperative Press, one spent some time knitting a British knitting magazine. Since she left that publication to start the Press, she says people have … Read More...
Sock Knitting: Starting, Finishing and the Second Sock
It’s been so fun seeing all your responses to the sock knitting question! I wanted to respond to some general categories of responses and provide some resources that might help.
First off: I know socks seem scary. I was … Read More...
Join Me for a Giveaway of Olympic Proportions!
I’ve been hinting at something special happening in conjunction with the Olympics, and now that the opening ceremonies are just a day away I can share with you what I’m planning. I really wanted to do something special to celebrate … Read More...
Want a Creative Kid? Teach ’em to Knit!
As the mom of a toddler and a creative person myself, I’m always looking for ways to encourage creativity in my little one. So when I saw a link to a story on Huffington Post about tips for fostering creativity … Read More...
Knitter’s Review Announces Retreat Information
For 10 years now fans of the online knitting review site Knitter’s Review have been gathering in New England for a weekend of knitting, camaraderie and learning about fiber with the fabulous founder of that site, Clara Parkes.
The event … Read More...
Susan Bates Offers Knit and Crochet Prize Packages
Do you like Susan Bates needles
? If you like them on Facebook you could win a knit or crochet-themed prize package during the Power of Pink giveaway.
Two of their fans will be selected to win one of the … Read More...
Free Pattern: Lily’s Washcloth of the Week
The summer washcloth extravaganze at Lily continues this week with a fruit theme. The free knitting pattern (opens as a PDF) is a circular watermelon washcloth, worked from the center out in shades of pink and green.
What I … Read More...
Knitting Daily Offers Ebook of Season 900 Patterns
I completely forgot to mention — probably because my PBS station doesn’t run it! — that the latest season of Knitting Daily TV recently started airing. The good people at Knitting Daily have made it easier for all of us … Read More...
Yarn Harlot Auctioning Shawl for Charity
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and her family have been training for the Friends for Live Bike Rally, a six-day, 600 kilometer (that’s almost 373 miles!) journey from Toronto to Montreal in support of people living with AIDS. The ride is only … Read More...
“Knitcation” Planned in Nuevo Vallarta
We all know about staycations, but have you ever heard of a knitcation? I don’t know if the folks putting on this giveaway made up that word or if other people have used it in the past, but it’s a … Read More...
A Mysterious Knitalong for the Ravellenic Games
Now here’s a cool idea: as part of the “Ravellenic Games,” Raven Knits has designed a mystery shawl knitalong that will be released periodically during the course of the Olympics (which start Friday!).
It’s not a complete mystery; you can … Read More...
Attention British Knitters! More Woolsacks Needed!
I don’t know how many British knitters read this page, but I just saw on Knit Today’s Twitter feed that knitters are still needed to help with the Woolsack Project. This event is part of the Cultural Olympiad and … Read More...