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From Bustle and Sew, this newest edition includes this adorable little knitted reindeer, along with crocheted penguins. Five original patterns for an Advent Calendar, Christmas Candy Cone Mouse, Christmas Blackbirds, Christmas Shopping Applique and a Christmas Bottle Gift Bag.
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Need a baby gift fast? This basketweave afghan is the ticket. Knit it up quick using worsted weight and size 8 needles. You’ll get practice with a new stitch and a bit of lace along the edges. Best of all … Read More...
How cute would these be hanging from the tree? or better yet, you know what? Make them in school colors for a local bazaar or fund raiser (just be sure to get permission from the Vintage Umbrella).
Very awesome! And … Read More...
Turn your easy to make icord into this way cute little lady bug.
From the Fun Lab Blog, your tutorial is HERE
The post is in Italian or Spanish, but the pictures are great; you too can make your own spool to start knitting. Here is the post….
And then, once you have your spool made, go to this youtube post to … Read More...
So I scored some of Knit Picks newest yarn, Andes del Campo.
This is a lofty 2 ply almost but not quite chunky (kind of like a thick worsted weight), wonderfully heathery yarn. I’m knitting my new favorite … Read More...
Home dec is in. Home dec is cool and it’s so easy when you know how to knit. This pillow is super simple and you can dish it up, your style.
Hone your knitting and sewing skills with this easy … Read More...
Take some super chunky yarn, size 10 needles and a couple of hours and your hot water bottle will be snuggly and warm and will stay that way.
Super easy, knit it up quick and decorate with swiss darning.… Read More...
The Drops Design database is thousands of free patterns strong. Come on over and celebrate Christmas with classy, fun, dressy, casual and full of Holiday spirit free patterns.
A free pattern, graciously donated by the folks from Melanie Faleck from the book, Knitted Dinosaurs
by Tina Barrett.
You can’t tell me you don’t know someone who wouldn’t love this toy. Easy and free, the pattern is over at … Read More...
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Hats are in! Funky hats are even in-ner! Here’s one for you from the Mothering Heights Blog, HERE
Isn’t she cute? And this hat is way cute too. It’s not too late to knit one up for your favorite cherub … Read More...
I’m not a fan of scarves, as you know, but as I know, you are! When I found this ripply, kinky, curly, ruffly creation this morning in my inbox, well, here you have it!
It’s touted as a skill building … Read More...
6 Ways to win! Go over to t he Nobleknits Blog to find out how to score some free yarn. Please read, this isn’t a CraftGossip giveaway, you have to click on the link below to have a chance … Read More...
KnitPicks has rolled out these awesome patterns, also in the form of kits to make your home sparkle this holiday season.
On the left, Winter Wonderland, HERE and on the right, Hearthwarming Stockings.
Speaking of KnitPicks, I scored two … Read More...
From the Just Crafty Enough blog, these mittens can be warm, fun and funky all at the same time. Scrap yarn comes to the rescue with the zany colors of the zig zags.
This free mitten pattern can be found … Read More...
These are only two of the projects in Red Heart’s 12 Week’s of Christmas. Free patterns in both knit and crochet.
Sign up to get your own, in your email box, HERE
From the Keep It Simple Blog, this ear-bud cosy and storage pouch. More practical designs too.
The cords will keep your iphone cords from tangling and the pouch will store them in style. Sounds like an awesome use for scrap … Read More...
These are pretty cool, and just plain pretty! I love all of the golds and shades of browns and rusts that signify fall.
And what a pretty centerpiece idea, scraps of yarn, combined with cones and decorated with bits … Read More...
