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From the Reno Gazette Journal:
The Golden Heart Knitting Project plans to donate 100 teddy bears with knitted outfits to the Reno Fire Department to be used to comfort children when fire or other disasters strike. Firefighters from the Moana … Read More...
From Tina Sanders of the Phoenix Knittimg and Crocheting Examiner, this list of fiber events this week in the Valley of the Sun!
Rowan Trunk Show is now going on until April 4th at Jessica Knits in Scottsdale. Jessica Knits … Read More...
Recycle your old used “ready to throw away” t-shirts into these cool tote bags. The pattern is free, from Suite 101, here: http://knitting-patterns-techniques.suite101.com/article.cfm/free-knitting-pattern-for-a-trendy-t-shirt-tote
This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More...
No, they’re not a life saving device. Well, wait a minute, maybe they are. If you’ve spent 64 years knitting a lace shawl and lose count and have to rip it all out, this very well may be what pushes … Read More...
Lots and lots of free patterns. Sweaters and scarves, tanks and shawls, they’ve got it all, and, of course, they have the yarn to knit these with. Like one of my all time favorites,
Flurries, which is Austrailian Merino with … Read More...
Isn’t this adorable? I’m actually going to make this one, not just dream about it. Even have a recipient in mind!
The pattern is from Caron International, and free, here: http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss41_cable_toddler_po.html and is knit in Simply Soft yarn from Caron. … Read More...
I bought one of these way back when they first came out, mine is pink. I love it, well, most of it. I have a Denise Fabric Case with the snap out plastic bag inserts that is absolutely the best … Read More...
I really like this vest, it would be pretty layered over jeans, just the ticket for weather that likes to change on it’s own whim. Maybe it’s just that it’s green, I don’t know, but it sure is pretty. Actually … Read More...
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
Continuing on with telling you about these awesome dvds….
Show #404 features finishing techniques from seaming and washing to underarm shaping and raglans.
Show #405 explores different yarns used in different patterns. Natural fibers, different breeds of sheep and the … Read More...
Looking for a fun and festive way to dress up your dinner table for Easter? Check out these adorable knitted chicks and eggs from Whit’s Knits at Purlbee.com!
These cute little chicks are … Read More...
When I grow up I’m going to be a designer of really cool things like this. It’s another must have pattern in your “Quick, I have to knit a baby gift” arsenol.
And, the pattern is free, from Creative Knitting, … Read More...
Knitting isn’t just for humans! Our feline friends can also benefit from our knitting skills with this fun and easy catnip 
bunny pattern. These cute bunnies can be used as toys for your cats, or … Read More...
Get ready to step into the cuteness with these Easter Chick Slipper Booties! These adorable and free knitting patterns are perfect for the season and will keep your feet warm and cozy. With their … Read More...
Ok then. When I started to knit (which I don’t even really remember when that was), I knit out-of-the-box stuff like, um, vests. And sweaters. And maybe a scarf or two. But I’ve got to say that never did a … Read More...
This one just makes me chuckle. There are others too, not just the rat, but a pig, frog and brain. For when you’re tired of knitting practical stuff like sweaters and socks, or need a stash buster project. Yeah, that’s … Read More...
For this exhibition, Tsumura shows fabrics, reusing plugs and LAN cables, which were destined to be industrial waste. It is not just because he has been very good at using themes such as “recycling” and ”ecology”. But also classical working … Read More...
From Petite Purls. This looks to be a quick to knit, nice and easy, last minute project. And cute too. You can’t discount cute! Or free, you can’t discount free either!
Go here: http://www.petitepurls.com/Winter09/winter2009_pcirrus.html
Specifically for knitters, you can join … Read More...
