I had such a busy day yesterday that I didn’t post the winner of Kaffe Fassett’s Dreaming in Color. So sorry about that!
We have a lovely, roundish number of 75 comments, and the winner is number 4, Leonie, … Read More...
Help a Knitter Save a Creative Community
I came across a link to the blog of Woolly Wormhead, a UK knitter who is part of the artists’ commune Mutonia. She reports that the site of the commune is under threat and in order to maintain their … Read More...
Check out Knitting on Dr. Oz
I heard a rumor (via the Vogue Knitting Facebook page) thatThe Dr. Oz Show is going to feature knitting this Wednesday.
The show, apparently, will have segments on the health benefits of knitting as well as a look at … Read More...
Knit for the Cure
Welcome, October! As you probably know this month is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all sorts of companies have special sales or pink-themed items on offer this time of year.
In the knitting world, all purchases made in … Read More...
Free Pattern: A Men’s Vest by Martin Storey
If you’re registered with Rowan Yarn (which is free to do), the free pattern for this month is a handsome two-color vest for men designed by Martin Storey.
Jack is a Fair Isle pattern that uses the colorwork in a … Read More...
Something We Can All Agree On: Hand-Knit Socks!
I couldn’t help but share this cute video from Sockupied, the online sock knitting magazine published by Interweave Press. They like to close the issue with something interesting and fun like a cartoon and postcards from vacationing socks, but the … Read More...
Top Models Find Work for Vogue Knitting Magazines
I have no idea why BuzzFeed thinks it’s “alarming” (I really think they were trying to be funny) but a staffer has noticed that several contestants from “America’s Next Top Model” have found work after the show modeling knitwear for … Read More...
Campaign for Wool Takes Over Bryant Park
The British Campaign for Wool hit the streets of America in a big way by wool-bombing New York City’s Bryant Park. The park’s fountain was transformed into a wooly wonder, while wool furniture and carpets were set out for people … Read More...
What Are You Doing for I Love Yarn Day?
Oct. 12 is officially the second I Love Yarn Day, which is a holiday made up by the Craft Yarn Council to celebrate all things yarny. It’s not just about knitting, of course, but we knitters can certainly get … Read More...
Wooly Candy Corn! – Knitting Pattern
Here’s a cute pattern for a bit of Halloween (or other seasons) decor I got a tip about from the Vintage Umbrella. This knit and felted candy corn from Wooly Something (aka Marie Mayhew Designs) provides a simple way to … Read More...
Exploring the Options in Colorwork
Deciding which colors go together in your color knitting projects is a really personal choice and a skill that can only be honed through practice. But the good folk at the Knit Picks blog (specifically, Kerin) wanted to explore some … Read More...
Free Pattern: Webbed Legwarmers
I love just about everything Vickie Howell designs because her stuff is cute but also pretty quick and easy. She uses details in a way that make her projects stand out even if the level of difficult isn’t all that … Read More...
Lion Brand Yarn Encourages NYC Knitters to Give
Lion Brand Yarn, as you probably know, has its flagship retail store in New York City, and this year it’s working to give back to the community there by collecting knit and crocheted hats (and other winter warmers) for … Read More...
Free Pattern: High Plains Drifter Shawl
I’m kind of obsessed with little shawls right now. I am not a lacy kind of girl. I don’t have the patience to knit it or the lifestyle to wear it. But I love a little shawl that’s not too … Read More...
Cast On, Bind Off Winner
I know I say this every week, but it was fun reading your responses to this week’s question about casting on and binding off. It’s interesting to me how many people don’t know the names of the moves they use … Read More...
Free Pattern: Go Team Mittens
If you’re spending the day in front of the television watching your favorite college football team (or, heck, even at the game) the perfect project for spectating is the Go Team Mittens from Just Crafty Enough.
These basic mittens — … Read More...
Free Pattern: Little Boats
Speaking of adorable little patterns for kids, Frankie Brown has a great one available for download from Ravelry called Little Boats.
They are, in fact, little boats, measuring about 4 inches tall. they stand up on their own (with … Read More...
New Petite Purls is Live!
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...