Lookie, lookie what I found! A snowflake headband, ear warmer pattern! Isn’t this pretty! And easy too, and Free!
In my continuing quest to find you all the snowflakes I can (this originally started out because I saw a snowflake … Read More...
It Itches! So Knit A Snowflake!
Ingredients:
1 batch of humorous cartoons about knitting and everyday life.
3 shakes of the inevitable boo boos
and a generous helping of short essays.
Bake until it’s green and you’ll have the cutest little … Read More...
You’re Such A Turkey!
So, for us Americans, Turkey Day is right around the corner, complete with all the trimmings, and of course, the obligatory filled to the brim feelings and a nap after the dishes are all done.
So, what are you doing … Read More...
Warm Up America!
What is Warm Up America?
It’s a group of knitters and crocheters coming together to make afghans for people in need. Oh, but it’s so much more.
Go here for the full scoop:
http://www.warmupamerica.org/whatIsWUA.html
They even have a Kids Warm … Read More...
Let The Fur Fly…
While searching for the perfect project to start my 3 pre-teen granddaughters on, Be Still And Knit boldly marched right up and saved me!
Isn’t this too fun? And talk about a stash buster, knit on size 13 needles, it … Read More...
Handpun Yarn From……
Recycled Newspapers? Why not? We spin anything from anything, but this is truly unique. Apparantly, this person can get about 20 yds of yarn from a sheet of newspaper. You can read the article here:
http://greenupgrader.com/2138/handspun-recycled-newspaper-yarn/
She includes pictures (I’m … Read More...
We’ve Got You By The Neck!
I was browsing around this morning (don’t laugh, you like to browse around also, or you wouldn’t be here!) and I found the coolest accessory for turning yarn into a necklace. Got leftover yarn from that scrumptious, yummy sweater you … Read More...
Knitter’s Rulers and Free Bag Patterns!
KaratStix over at Etsy graciously sent some items over for me to try out. She sent a Needle Gauge, a 2″ square stitch and row gauge and a fun key ring. These are all made from earth friendly bamboo, and … Read More...
Knitting Retreat Scheduled!
Are you totally stressed out? Too much to do, overwhelmed and not getting your knitting done?
Here’s an idea… why not sign up for a knitting retreat? This time next year you’ll be so relaxed and mellowed out you’ll be … Read More...
It’s All About The Stockings!
While meandering around the net this morning (couldn’t sleep – again) I found these. Christmas Stocking Place Setters. Aren’t they cute? Love em!
Do I hear another project just waiting to jump on the needles? It’s not like i don’t … Read More...
Browse This Slideshow!
Gorgeous pullovers, cardigans, tanks…
Beautiful stuff, people. Seriously! All in one place. This particular sweater to the left is from Dale of Norway.
Alice Starmore designs, Vogue, Elsebeth Lavold and others.
http://batilou.canalblog.com/albums/realisation_tricot/index.html
I have started to desperately look for this … Read More...
Alt Fiber and Free Felted Stocking Pattern
Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is … Read More...
Free Sock Pattern and a New Contest!
These socks are gorgeous! And, they’re from one of my favorite websites: Natually Caron. And the free instructions for these are here:
http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/little_arches/little_arches_1.html
While you’re there, remember to enter the naturallyBaby Contest for a chance to win up to $300. … Read More...
Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!
Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.… Read More...
Felting… It’s Not Just For Sweaters Anymore!
The whole world is felting! I don’t mean that the actual planet is in danger of being felting, I mean if you’re a crafter, you’ve probably tried it.
I haven’t. Not intentionally anyway, there was the time… never mind, I’m … Read More...
Another Yarn Store Directory Which Leads Me To A Free Christmas Stocking Pattern…..
First the Yarn Shop Directory…….This directory is organized by State, or by Shop Name, or by City Name, or by Area Code. And, it’s brought to you by The Daily Knitter, here.
I had to play around with … Read More...
Another Free Pattern For the Season!
Knitpicks.com has done it again!
A Free Felted Snowman Pattern!
How cool is that? Actually they look kinda warm.
Go to www.knitpicks.com to download your pattern and find the perfect yarn!
Order Your Trig Sweater And Support the Down’s Syndrome Association
Meet the “Double Knit Twins”. The two identical twin sisters are knitting personalized sweaters to help support the Down’s Syndrome Association.
What started as a gift for Sarah Palin’s son, the Trig Sweater blossomed into a way to help everyone … Read More...
A Weekend of Spinning and Washing the Results.
After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I decided … Read More...
Spinning!
What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!
I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed … Read More...