Who knew?? Ok, I didn’t, but I do now, and so do you!
Knit and purl combinations………
Cables………..
Colorwork………
Even Stitch Tutorials from every issue.
Go here to check out this amazing resource!
Signature Needles – The New Kids on the Block
To test these, I ordered a size 5, stilletto tip, with the bell cap, 7″. As a straight needle user I do like them.
I like the length which may be why the ends don’t seem so unbalanced to me. … Read More...
Officially The Coolest Free Baby Sweater Pattern On The Net!
The sweater is knit in two pieces. The main piece is knit up the back and down the front. A detachable front panel is knit with buttonholes on both sides. Alternate panels could be knit to accommodate holidays, whims, or … Read More...
Nashua Handknits Free Pattern of the Month!
The free download pattern for this month is
a favorite pullover from Nashua Handknit’s
first season, Fall 2005. Designed by Kristin
Nicholas, the embellished pullover is just the
right combination of cables and color. Knit
in Julia (of course), there … Read More...
Yarn Forward Is Coming, Yarn Forward Is Coming!
Hurry on over to Yarn Forward to order your copy.
Yarn Forward issue 7 hits the shops on 8th October and will be available for sale at the Knitting and Stitching show at Alexandra Palace from 9th – 12th October. … Read More...
Mason Dixon Knitting Outside The Lines
Funny, funny book! I loved it.
Not only is it a good read, but it has cool patterns in it too.
The authors, Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne start out with “Knitting Rules” among which are Rule #2: The more … Read More...
I Can’t Believe I’ve Missed This!!
Nashua Painted Forest. I just love it! This is what the woods outside my window look like this time of year, my favorite time of year.
This is what Yarndex says:
“Painted Forest” by Nashua Handknits is a variegated yarn … Read More...
Fi Fi Meets The Klips
This weekend I had the chance to use and abuse 2 pretty cool products.
First, the Fi Fi Bag. Here’s what the site says:
Carry Fi Fi one day and you will be hooked for life. Fill it with … Read More...
I Want My Knitting Daily TV!!
Hosts Eunny Jang, Kim Werker, Liz Gipson, and Shay Pendray of the Knitting Daily crew are busily assembling, knitting and taping their 2nd season of Knitting Daily TV.
The Emmy Award Winning (well, among knitters anyway) 1st season is available … Read More...
Fiber Fests, Knitting Nest and Spinning Wheels
Well, I survived the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival. It was exhilarating. It was exhausting. It was really really hard on my checkbook.
And I signed up to go to another one. Am I crazy?
Don’t answer that!
I … Read More...
We’re Off To See The….
Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival, this weekend at the Fairgrounds in West Branch, MI.
I can personally guarantee a fun time will be had by all. Free parking. Free admission. Food on the grounds. And lots and lots … Read More...
To Cable Or Not To Cable
I love knitting cables. I love gadgets. I’m always looking for new gadgets and things to try out in my knitting. New techniques, new ways of doing old things. Actually I just love knitting, but then….
So. Cables.
Cables can … Read More...
Books For Knitters, Both Young, And Well, Younger!
2 books have recently stumbled down my path, found their way into my life, and deposited themselves on my coffee table. Here’s what I found:
Knitty Kitt
y is an engaging tale, written by David Elliot, complete with gorgeous illustrations, … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Hurricane Socks
These beautiful socks are the design of Gardiner Yarn Works. They have decided to donate profits from the sale of this pattern toward the
Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund,
which has been totally depleted by Ike and Gustav.
http://www.gardineryarnworks.com/patterns/hurricane.html
Buy … Read More...
Substituting Yarn, or, It’s Supposed To Look Like That!
My current WIP is the Sunrise Circle Jacket from Interweave Press. Apparantly I didn’t do the math real well when I figured that the amount of hand-dyed, one of a kind yarn I bought over a year ago was enough.… Read More...
Nashua Handknits Premier Magazine
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Road Trip!!
Grab the jerky, gatorade and your portable guide to knitting on the go. Knit 1 For The Road includes 10 beginner and intermediate projects, all using the same size 8 needles and a small, standard assortment of accessories. This book … Read More...
Feather and Fan Knit A-Long
Jane Thornley. I first was introduced to Jane’s innovative “free knitting” techniques on Ravelry. She was knitting a beach! Yup! A beach. And not only that, there were lots of others knitting beaches too! Hmmm. Fascinating. That one I couldn’t … Read More...
Where is My Yarn Store???
Whils’t wasting time surfing the net for cool and interesting stuff, I found this:
