Another Giveaway…..

Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to … Read More...

Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice  playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!

It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html

Looking for more Knitted Headband Patterns? Check … Read More...

And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!

The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html

Specific to knitters, you can join … Read More...

Watch out, stampede ahead! I know. This always happens when I say those 2 magic words: “Yarn Sale!”

Well, from Jan 4-10 Fiddlesticks Knitting is offering their yarns at 3.95 a ball! Go check out your favorites so you’re … Read More...

If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More...

Recently I started the Every Way Wrap, from Interweave Fall 2009. I love cables, and the moss stitch part was pretty also. I chose a silk/merino blend handdyed from Yarn Hollow and happily cast on! (is there any … Read More...

There is still time to stitch up this easy toddler sweater before the Big Day. An easy rolled collar, cuffs and hem, plus a little one-color intarsia will be a snap. Add a few French knots and an embroidered star … Read More...

This gorgeous shawl is a crochet pattern out of Caron’s Simply Soft (which is indeed, very, very soft, and it comes in green as well as 35 other solids, heathers, and variagateds). Simply Soft is a dream to knit with, … Read More...

Yay! Don’t you just love free stuff? I do. It rocks!

This time it’s by Eunny Jang from Knitting Daily. What is it? What is it?

Well, patience, my pets. It’s the DVD: Introduction to Fair Isle: The Ivy League … Read More...

Finally, a Master List!

http://www.onlineuniversitylowdown.com/2007/08/25-best-places-to-find-free-knitting-patterns-online.html

Few online communities are as welcoming and open to beginners as those devoted to the ancient craft of knitting. In order to promote an appreciation and love of the utilitarian art, they provide thousands of … Read More...

For The Christmas Party…. Next weekend?

Not likely. Oh, I’ll get it started, and work on it religiously, until someone shines another shiny object (read…. project I must start) in front of my face, then it will be abandoned. I … Read More...

Knit this up quickly and easily. Think pink and purple for a little girl, or orange and black for your favorite hunter. This yarn is quick to knit, warm, super fleecy and soooo comfortable!

Get your free pattern here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=CHRISTMAS_09MDP316531

So one of my daughters decided she wanted this, from Nashua Handknits, City Streets Pattern Book from the Autumn 2008, Winter 2009 collection, but, and here’s the kicker, she wanted a cardigan, not a pullover.

How hard can it … Read More...

This Yarn Dot is just one of the adorable designs in Dream Weaver’s “Stocking Stuffers and Notions For Under $10.00” sale. Bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings, knitters soaps and lotions, needle cozies, and shawl pins. Lions and Tigers and … Read More...