Fingerless Mitts, courtesy of Lee Meredith. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on these fast and easy knits: http://www.leethal.net/zine/?p=563
Because Coffee Gets Cold Too…..
You knit scarves to keep your neck warm, mittens and handwarmers for your fingers, and slippers for your toes. You even knit cute little coats for your cats and dogs. Well, how about keeping your coffee warm with this FREE … Read More...
A List Of Pattern Links
A reader sent me this list, pretty cool! Still haven’t checked all of them out, but I’m working my way through them.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/socks-patterns-sewing-tips-kitting-techniques-and-more.aspx
Thanks, Sarah!
Pre-Order This New Spinning Video
Interweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014
I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, … Read More...
Giveaway – Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin
What’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.
You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html
Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting … Read More...
Students Knit Pumpkin Hats For Charity…
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting … Read More...
Knitting Socks, Breaking It Down
Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make … Read More...
Because It’s Not Halloween Without A Pumpkin Dishcloth!
So, courtesy of Purple Kitty Yarns, we have this:
And, the pattern is free!
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/halloween-patterns/lacy-jack-o-lantern-dishcloth-wc1944
Looking for more things to Knit for Halloween? Check out these Halloween Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.
How To Become An Expert Knitter – Free Book!
Here: http://www.studioknits.com:80/booktoc.htm
You’ll want to print this out so you can keep notes and add to this invaluable resource!
Free from Rachelle King of Studio Knits! Thanks Rachelle!
Quick, No One’s Looking…
So haul yourself outta that chair, run down to the local thrift or second hand shop, find an orange sweater and bring it home. The proceed with this, the easiest knit pumpkin wall decoration ever!
From Betz White’s blog: http://blog.betzwhite.com/2009/10/yay-and-boo.html
Free Scarf Pattern, Pretty!
Isn’t this pretty? I’ve got some Trendsetter yarns that would be perfect, in pinks and oranges. Been looking for a reason to use that, here’s what that looks like:
Here’s the free pattern for the scarf, from Midnight Sky … Read More...
Man’s Sweater Pattern, Fast and Easy
This free pattern from Berroco, a very handsome, easy sweater, is perfect. And, now that hockey season is upon us, who doesn’t need a mindless knit. Have I mentioned lately that Christmas is coming?
Intarsia Vs Fair Isle Knitting…
I recently ran smack dab into a great explanation (complete with photos!) of the differences between intarsia and fair isle knitting. Maggie’s Rags offers this here:
http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_color.htm
An example of Fair Isle or stranded knitting can be seen is this … Read More...
Spooktacular Candy Bags From Lion – Free Pattern!
In Lion Brand’s website, By Kids For Kids, we find this cute bag pattern, just perfect for the little ghosts and ghouls in your life!
I’m Tellin’ Ya, Peeps, Christmas Is Coming!
And what is Christmas without a Christmas Stocking? And if you can get a free pattern, what’s better than that?
I’ll tell you, but if you look close you can see. It’s STUFFED WITH YARN!! I’ll let you sit on … Read More...
The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Stocking Stuffer for the Office Scrouge – Free pattern
Perfect, there are so many uses for this little item. Someone you love to hate? Give ’em one of these. Need a cute decoration for your windowsill? Knit up a few. Gag gift at your office Christmas party? Here’s the … Read More...
Knitted/Felted Tote – Free Pattern
This is a free pattern, courtesy of cyberseams.com
This tote bag is just the right size to carry a knitting project around, use as a basic tote bag, or even as a purse. You can choose to line it, so … Read More...
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Specifically for knitters, you … Read More...
New Giveaway….
Got my hot little hands on another copy of SimpleSTYLE by Ann Budd. I’m thinking of a number, can anyone guess what it is? First to guess gets the book!
Muhahahahah, my little robots…..
This book is awesome, classic. 19 … Read More...