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...
Purses for Preeclampsia Back on This Thursday
Last week I told you about a fundraiser Jordana Paige was doing to benefit the Preeclampsia Foundation, but technical issues meant the sale was over almost before it began. So many knitters charged the website to snag imperfect bags for … Read More...
Win a $150 Prize Package from Red Heart
Tip Junkie is giving away a prize package from Red Heart worth $150, which I expect some of you will want to check out. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest recently stopped by Tip Junkie to share a scarf pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Free Pattern: Worsted Lace and Rib Top
I am not really a lacy kind of girl. I lack the patience for knitting complex lace patterns, and as the mom of a toddler they don’t really fit my lifestyle right now (not that they fit my style before … Read More...
Bernat and Vickie Howell to Give Away Goodies
I recently told you about Vickie Howell and her yarn moving from Caron to Bernat, and there’s more celebrating happening this week on Bernat’s Facebook page.
Starting today and throughout the week Vickie and Bernat will be giving away … Read More...
Students Knit World-Record-Chasing Blanket for Mandela’s Birthday
Students, teachers parents and others affiliated with a group of schools in South Africa set to knitting what they hope will be declared the world’s largest knit blanket in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday.
In all 70,000 squares were … Read More...
Knitty Seeks Artists, Video Columnist
The online knitting publication Knitty is looking for a few good people to help spruce up the place and share knitting techniques in a new way. It currently has two openings, one for shwag designers and one for a video … Read More...
Getting Sunstruck
Sometimes my job is really awesome. OK, a lot of times my job is awesome, but some days I get really great mail without even asking. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Knit Picks (thanks, Jenny!) I received a sample … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Bunny Hat and Booties
This cute free knitting pattern for a bunny hat and booties from Lion Brand Yarn via Craft Foxes would make a really cute baby gift for a newborn, or make the larger hat size for a toddler to wear in … Read More...