Of course! And this one is all about colorwork from the Queen of Colors herself, Kristin Nicholas!
I personally had a chance to ask Kristin a question which was: “My question is this. Do you have a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Headband/Earwarmers
Up here in the frozen North (it’s been snowing now for about 4 months, and there’s not really an end in sight, but we’re used to that, we revel in it, we can take it, bring it on and all … Read More...
Scarves For Special Olympics….
Warm the hearts and fuel the spirit of the Special Olympics athletes competing in the 2010 Idaho State Winter Games!
In 2009, the Special Olympics World Winter Games invited knitters and crocheters from around the USA and the world to … Read More...
Knitting Daily Series 400
This might be Knitting Daily’s best season yet.
In show #401 the Expert Knitting Daily Squad shows you that you can learn and practice new techniques easily and fearlessly on baby items.
Eunny shows us how to “unknit” or tink … Read More...
Bamboo Ewe From Red Heart
You knew it, another wrist warmer set done, in green(ish).
Bamboo Ewe is one of the 3 new 100% natural, 100% affordable yarns from Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller.
The bamboo in this yarn makes it a dream to knit … Read More...
Another Must Have….
You could even put it inside a larger tote bag to organize all of your goodies. This pattern, a Carol Bristol design is available at Dream Weaver Yarns, here: http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/carol-bristol-designs-organizer-pattern-p-3399.html
My Favorite Gift Item
I didn’t mention it in my Giveaway post, because I hadn’t taken pictures yet, but my absolute favorite, last minute, quick to knit item is wrist warmers.
Here is a picture of my latest pair, I picked up the yarn … Read More...
Never Look A Knitted Gift Horse In The Needles?
Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!
I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it … Read More...
One of My Favorite Designers….
Is Mari. Mari Dembrow began Mari Sweaters 30 years ago, in 1977, in Eugene Oregon.
I’ve always liked the styling and appeal of these sweaters, they just seem as though they’re made just for me.
Carodan Farm has a whole … Read More...
Reversible Scarf Pattern
Quite awhile ago, I found the Irish Hiking Scarf and decided to knit it. I loved it. The pattern was so easy and although I knitted it in a warm worsted weight, it was still rather elegant. The only change, … Read More...
Perfect Olympic Pattern – Mario Rides Again!
Remember Mario? Knit your favorite “antique” gamer this awesome vest.
But hurry, Coming up in March and April the Happy Seamstress will be having a photo contest in conjunction with GameCity for the most interesting, funny, or creative photo of … Read More...
Heart Bowl Pattern
From the Heart Felted Bowls are a heartfelt gift any time of the year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings and Christmas! These quick to knit and felt gift bowls are featured in three sizes. Decorative options include a knit ruffle … Read More...
Free Chocolate Coasters Pattern
A night of Knitting and Hot Cocoa! Featuring these cool coasters as the knitting project.
The event will be at The City Bakery, located at 3 West 18th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues on Thursday, February 18th, doors open … Read More...
SOAR Scholoarship Applications From Interweave!
Come one, Come all to SOAR!
In 1995, Interweave Press established a scholarship program as a way of supporting fiber students to expand their interest in spinning, to share valuable information within the spinning community, as well as to preserve, … Read More...
Knitting Pattern Knee High Pretty Socks!
I found this pattern on Knit Purl’s site. While definitely not your weekend knitting project (it’s knit on size 1.5 needles), it most certainly qualifies as a “takes concentration” pattern. I believe knitty.com refers to these as piquant!
Gorgeous pattern … Read More...
Want A New Project?
Stumbling around Flickr, as I’ve been known to do, I came across this. It’s called Free Form Knitting, and there’s a whole Flickr group devoted to it. To me it almost looks like the whole of the Eurasian/African Continents, but … Read More...
Lion Brand’s New KAL
This season, Lion Brand Yarn is doing the Inishturk Sweater for their KAL. I won’t be joining in, though, I already have 856,574,900 (ish) projects on the needles, and there are no more needles in my stash. Must. Get. More. … Read More...
Free Dishcloth and Scrubbie Patterns
I found these over on the Flickr site and really like them, maybe because there’s green…… Anyway, here are the free patterns. Ballband Dishcloth:
www.peaches-creme.com/Ballband%20Dishcloth.htm and Tribble:
knitting.craftgossip.com/a-tribble-a-day/2009/03/02/
Looking to knit more dishcloth patterns ? Check out these … Read More...
Free Dishcloth and Scrubbie Patterns
I found these over on the Flickr site and really like them, maybe because there’s green…… Anyway, here are the free patterns. Ballband Dishcloth:
www.peaches-creme.com/Ballband%20Dishcloth.htm and Tribble:
knitting.craftgossip.com/a-tribble-a-day/2009/03/02/
Are You Ready For Some….
No, it’s not football season, but we do have another giveaway. Not sure how that all ties in, hang in there with me, I can usually make it all work. How about an alternative to that football game? This one’s … Read More...