Over at the DIY Network there are tons of videos and tutorials, everything from glossaries, patterns, accessories and even spinning and dying. Check it out, especially if you’re a “have to see it to get it’ type of knitter.
Free Baby Hoodie Knitting Pattern
Babies are so much fun to knit for, they’re cute in just about anything, and they won’t really tell you that your projects just aren’t up to snuff! All that aside, the only thing better than knitting for babies is … Read More...
Knitted Jewelry
This is cool. I’m totally a gem and crystal girl, can see this working for me. But, it would likely have to be green!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.Com originally posted this article. Check it out!
A Cactus You Can’t Kill! _ Cactus Knitting Pattern
No air, no water, no tender loving care—heck, not even a sprinkle of dirt needed to keep this little beauty thriving. Isn’t that just the dream plant? Seriously, if you’ve ever struggled to keep a cactus alive (no judgment here), … Read More...
Giveaway – Over at Knitty.com !
Knitty gives away great stuff every issue!
How do you win? Simple. Just join the Knittyreader mailing list.
Already on the list? Then you’re already eligible to win! Go here for the details: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss10/contests.php
Tiny Turtles!
Sometimes you run across something that’s just so cute you want to drool. These are that! From T Matthews Fine Art, here. The free pattern for these adorable baby turtles is available here.
Free Pattern – Watermelon Hat
What do watermelons and hats have in common? Well, up here, watermelon is a summer thing, and hats can be too as we frequently dip down into the freezing zones even in July and August.
This free pattern, from Spud … Read More...
Mommy Mitten
This is for your own inspiration. There isn’t a pattern, and it isn’t even knit, but it’s a way cool idea, and I’m sure someone out there could knit something similar. Felt it and it would be very warm.
Basically, … Read More...
Inca Knits
The Incas, a culture and a people, have roots in small provincial towns, each with a unique language and history that is fascinating to outsiders. They were a democratic people who never allowed their Indian culture to be destroyed by … Read More...
One Ball Knits – Gifts
Take one ball of yarn and create quick and easy one ball knit gift
items. This book contains an illustrated basics section covering yarn, tools, essential techniques, and finshes with felting, embroidery and sewing.
20 projects including coasters, table runner, … Read More...
Knit A Squirrel, Maybe Win A Gift Certificate!
Create your own pattern, or use an existing one. Squirrels can be knitted, crochetted, felted, sewn… as long as they’re 3D.
The gals at the Brooklyn General Store are celebrating spring with a call for entries. Squirrels! But hurry, the … Read More...
Congratulations Inkoutloud!
Don’t have my puppy with me today, so I had to use a random number generator to choose for the giveaway of the 2 Wendy Johnson Toe Up Socks Books. Inkoutloud wins! As soon as you get back to me … Read More...
Knitting Lace – Easy!
Free Hoodie Pattern
While most of you are likely enjoying late spring/early summer temps. Up here, it’s still cold. Seriously. Ice in the chicken water this morning. Cold. So, sweaters are still called for. This one could serve double duty, just make it … Read More...
Giveaway!
Joanne Yordanou over at her blog: http://www.joanneyordanou.com/blog.html is hosting her first giveaway. It’s for a free knitting and crochet book for kids. Go check it out! But hurry, it’s only until Saturday, May 1!
Wind Powered Knitting Machine!
This is kind of neat, the article specifies that the machine (powered by the wind) will keep knitting a tube scarf as long as the yarn and wind hold out. You can read the entire article and watch a video … Read More...
Inspiration 2010 Maching Knitting Conference
Go HERE for more details on this Maching Knitting Conference!
Tattoo A Bag For Mom!
Sarah White from Knitting.About.com brings us this cool tote bag. Easy to knit in Lion Brand, Vanna’s Choice yarn. The tattoo is done with an intarsia technique, the perfect time for you to learn how to do this!
Knitting and Felting Ideas for Earth Day
Favecraft.com has 10 ideas for re-using old sweaters from unknitting them and re-using the yarn, felting, making pillows or potholders, plastic bag holders, felted floral designs, cup or bottle cozies, using bits of felt in your paper designs, making a … Read More...
Red Heart Yarns and WomenHeart
Red Heart Yarns and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease have joined forces to create the HeartScarves Project Kit featuring everything you need to knit or crochet a red scarf. HeartScarves provides handmade red scarves to members … Read More...