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New From Vogue…

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Do you know what this is? This is truly High Tech Knitting. It’s Vogue’s new app for the i-phone. So cool!

The Vogue Knitting App allows you to keep track of your knitting life easily and efficiently. Store all of … Read More...

60 Quick Knits With Cascade 220

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One of the freshest books to come down the pike in a long time. Cascade 220 has long been one of my favorite yarns. It’s so soft, warm and comes in a superwash variety! This entire book is devoted to … Read More...

Joins, Made Easy

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If you’ve never read TECHKnitting’s blog, you’re missing out. This latest post talks about 10 different ways to join your yarn, the whys and wherefores of each method, as well as the whens and when not to’s. Hop over … Read More...

Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In

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Rumor has it that around May 2, 2010 the folks at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in New York are hosting an Eleanor Roosevelt Knit-In.

Attendees will knit or crochet 7-inch by 9-inch acrylic yarn blocks for afghans to … Read More...

The Art Of Gift Wrapping, by Wanda Wen

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This book has nothing to do with knitting, but I came across it and thought you’d enjoy hearing about it.

Using some of the most unconventional items on the planet Wanda wraps gifts. She takes old jewelry leftovers and wraps … Read More...

Kinda Like Socks, But Kinda Not….

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The answer to everyone who doesn’t like to turn heels or decrease for toes….don’t!

These Stirrup Socks fit the bill all the way around, and they’re way cute too. From Lion Brand, they are knit out of Amazing, a worsted … Read More...

All New Homespun Handknit from Amy Clarke Moore

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Homespun yarn has it’s own character. The textures, colors, and blends all combine to create something unique. No two yarns are alike. Their textures are unmatched.

Amy Clarke Moore, Editor of Spin-Off Magazine brings us this book, with 25 small … Read More...

Move Over, Here Comes Harry!

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How could you NOT smile with this looking at you?

Harry is created from a new line of patterns/kits from Frog Tree Alpacas.  For $8.00 you get the pattern you get all the parts and pieces you need to create … Read More...

The New Stranded Colorwork

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Do you want to learn to knit with color? Lots of colors? 5, 6, or 7 or 8 colors? Heck, even 2 or 3? This book is for you. Laugh in the face of steeks. Go one on one with … Read More...

Free Sweater Pattern from Polar Knits

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Uncle Sam won’t give you much for free, but Polar Knits does! This ultra cute (and green) “Lil Sprout Sweater”, knit in PolarKnit worsted weight is just too cute to pass up. If you’ve never used this yarn, it’s definitely … Read More...

Tips on Drafting

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From River’s Edge Weaving Studio’s newsletter, are some good hints and tips when drafting your fibers to spin. Go to their site for even more info: http://www.weavingstudio.samsbiz.com/

  • Fiber length – pull off a few representative fibers, and determine the longest
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Patriotic 4th of July Socks Pattern

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Different! But that’s ok, I can live with it. I like the idea of beads in socks, although it’s never been attempted in my “land ‘o knitting” (as far as socks anyway) it’s still a cool concept.

This pattern is … Read More...

Free Pattern: Hot Water Bottle Cover

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Now there’s useful, and there’s USEFUL! And this pattern rocks. Keeps the hot water bottle hot and keeps it from burning your skin. Now, knit it up in some soft cotton and you’ve got a winner! But even better than … Read More...

Giveaway Over At Sweater Babe’s Blog!

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Hop on over to Sweater Babe’s Blog for a chance to win this cardigan pattern. Isn’t it pretty?

I really like her designs, they’re feminine, without being all “girly”. Here’s what she says:

The back and sleeves are worked from … Read More...