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New Free Pattern from Knitting Daily!

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woolshoesNot crazy about the colors, but this technique rocks! I’m thinking pink, yellow, purple on white sneakers…..

To get your free pattern for these wool felted sneakers go to  (log in account required, but it’s free too!)

New Book From Finnish Designer, Tuulia Salmela

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tailoredFinnish knit designer, Tuulia Salmela has developed a method to knit a seamless set-in-sleeve sweater from the top-down using any yarn and any stitch pattern. Included in this package is a short instruction manual (PDF) and an Excel 2003 spreadsheet … Read More...

Free Critter Patterns from Lion Brand Yarn

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octoOllie the Octopus would love to come to your home, and you can get the pattern free from Lion Brand’s website, here:

He’s got friends too, fish, owls, mice…. check out the link above for free knitting critter patterns!

Free Needle Holder Pattern

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lobster_opWho needs to go out and buy a needle holder when all that’s required is a little stash-raiding?

This free pattern from Berroco knits up quick, quick enough that you’ll be able to knit the 7 or 8 that you … Read More...

Knit One, Save One, Save The Children

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1Lisa Edelstein, star of the Fox Television hit House, is helping in a campaign geared towards child survival. She is joining in and knitting/crocheting a baby cap and writing letters. This outreach effort is part of the “Knit One, Save … Read More...

March is National Craft Month

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craftsNational Craft Month (NCM) is a nationwide consumer awareness program designed to draw attention to crafts and the benefits derived from craft activities. Celebrated each March by consumers and the industry alike, NCM activities and promotions take place nationally and … Read More...

Wraps Per Inch Explained…..

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Wraps per inch, or WPI is a way to determine the weights of any yarn.

Simply take a pencil, dowel, or ruler and mark off an inch. Then wrap the yarn around your pencil, dowel or ruler until you get … Read More...

Melusine!

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melusineMake this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More...

New Della-Q Videos

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dellaqFace it, you’ve got to figure out a system to tame all of those needles and hooks you have. Whether it’s straights, double points, circulars, or interchangeables, Della-Q has the system for you!

Go here to view the videos, they’ll … Read More...

2 Cent Dishcloth!

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2_cents_by_elizabeth_2_croppedBrilliant! And way cute too!  This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.

Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!

2 Cent Dishcloth!

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2_cents_by_elizabeth_2_croppedBrilliant! And way cute too!  This latest design from Elizabeth is here at Knit A Little Store.

Check out all of her designs, there are so many, you’ll never get tired of them!

I’m Seeing Stars….

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star5If the idea of beachcombing for sea critters is on your to-do list for this summer, you might want to knit up a souvenier. (You can knit and beachcomb at the same time, maybe beach-knitting?).

This star, from Classic Elite … Read More...

Celtic Bag Pattern, Free on Ravelry

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celticbagI’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More...

2 Handed Fair Isle Technique

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Everyone knows about the gorgeous sweaters produced by the folks at Philosopher’s Wool. Their method of knitting with 2 colors at once, one in each hand is most easily understood by seeing it done.

And… I’ve got just the thing … Read More...