Independent craft blog since 2007
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
My first impression of this bag was how attractive it is. It’s extremely well made and sturdy. (I even road tested it on the back of my motorcycle). This bag has been my constant companion for weeks now living in … Read More... If there’s one knitting project that never goes out of style, it’s the humble tea cosy. Practical, charming, and brimming with character, knitted tea cosies are more than just a way to keep your teapot warm—they’re an opportunity to … Read More...
I picked up the newest copy of Vogue Knitting yesterday. Now, normally this isn’t something I would do (vogue +northern redneck just aren’t two concepts you’d normally find together) , but the cover caught my eye. Mittens!! And with our … Read More...
Free Pattern Friday is here again!
Everyone loves small projects. Socks, washcloths, and of course, mittens and gloves. Tis the time of year, up here in the Northern Hemisphere, to start thinking along those lines. MIttens and gloves make great … Read More...
Have you ever run across jewelry that was just sooo pretty you had have it? Even if you really never wear a lot of necklaces, this Stitch Marker Necklace is a must for you or all the knitters on your … Read More...
Or Knit-A-Longs
I’ve taken part in a few of these, they’re fun. The problem I have is time. With working and farming I don’t have a scheduled amount of time to knit (funny how hobbies are like that!).
But, I … Read More...
I am a pattern collector. I’ve downloaded every free pattern on the internet at least 3 times. I’ve classified them, filed them, drooled over them, and promised all of them that they’d be next. All of them. Yeah, you heard … Read More...
