Independent craft blog since 2007
You’ll find FREE patterns online in Rebecca Magazine’s site, here: http://www.rebecca-online.de:80/cont_en/anleitungen_02.php
Their latest, a miniskirt from the newest issue is there too. While I’d never be caught dead in a miniskirt, being of the short, squatty type and having the … Read More...
Everywhere I go, I haul around my sock knitting. Well, not really haul, because it doesn’t take up much room, but it’s a constant companion. I have a little bag that attaches to my wrist, or belt loop, or bike … Read More...
Perfect for quickie knitting.
Perfect for that one skein that has lost it’s mate.
Perfect for gift giving.
And now it can be yours! One Ball Knits – Purses by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman. This book features handbags, totes, … Read More...
So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning … Read More...
All you ever wanted to know about spinning cotton, I promise!
Cotton spinning made easy. With a few adjustments made to your wheel, you can spin cotton just like the pros. Become a “cotton spinner extraordinaire”. 120 minutes long, and … Read More...
Extra! Extra! Read All About It. Free Elephants… And they just love flowers! See how they gather all around in a circle to smell the flowers?
These are just about the cutest elephants I’ve ever seen! Here they are playing … Read More...
Seriously, who looks like this? I’ll tell you who, this model from Rowan’s Magazine #46. And this gorgeous shawl she’s sporting.
Magazine 46 offers forty-eight knit and crocheted designs, garments and accessories, for women and men. Also available are eight … Read More...
Get ready for fall and get a jumpstart on those Christmas gifts.
Pack a lunch and join other knitters, crafters and suppliers for the Surrey Museum’s annual Pic-Knit event on Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop at … Read More...
I scream, you scream, we all scream for TANK TOPS!!! YAY tank tops!
Especially in the summer, and especially if they’re just dressy enough to pull off a night on the town.
Berroco’s Tarte is just that. Pair it with … Read More...
Now I’ll be the first to admit that the last thing I need is another hobby, and I have no intention of taking up weaving towels, but these are just cool!
6 month plans and 12 month plans. They’re so … Read More...
Knitting for Charity has instructions on how to lengthen knitted garments, just in case, you know, you’re like “vertically challenged” like I am!
But, a word of warning, it requires scissors, so take a deep breath….
http://www.knittingforcharity.org/easy_instructions_for_lengthening_knitted_garments.html
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
So is there anyone out there who hasn’t heard of the Sock Summit?? Is there anyone besides me who isn’t going?
Why aren’t I going? I’m a professed addicted sock knitter. Well, for one thing, I’m also a farmer. … Read More...
Totally cool book! Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J Sulcoski goes into detail about the differences between hand dyed vs machine dyed yarns, different fibers, and blends. Oooooh, the blends!
And the patterns! Gorgeous patterns, not just for … Read More...
Ok, so if I show you some free Christmas themed patterns are you gonna throw stuff at me? If so, that’s ok, I can handle it, just make it stuff like Candy Canes and Chocolate, k?
So here goes, free … Read More...
These are sooo cute! Little ladybug slippers and little
piggy slippers, all knit in PolarKnit’s chunky weight fleece yarn.
For the pattern, go to the PolarKnit patterns page and scroll down to the chunky section.
Looking for more Slipper … Read More...
Contagious Hope is in need of some people to help volunteer their time and talent to help make toys, clothes, and blankets. All items will be sent to orphangages and local shelters to those in need. Please check out this … Read More...
Summer just started! I think, or maybe it’s still late spring. You’d never know from the weather. Let’s see, first cutting of hay is in, corn is knee high, yup, it’s still summer.
But anyway, go to the Knit Studios … Read More...
This adorable cardigan and many more, free from Coats and Clark, here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/sweater-patterns.html
Looking for more knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.
Specific to knitters, you can join our Knitting Patterns Only… Read More...
Awwww! So Cute! And the pattern is free. Make this cutie in organic cotton or bamboo for a eco-friendly baby toy!
The pattern is here, at Spud and Chloe: http://www.spudandchloe.com:80/blog/2009/07/ribbit-free-pattern/