This book was so much fun to look at. Chock full of simple, quick to knit, gift projects for everyone on your list. I know, you’ve heard that before, but seriously, Everyone! Scarves for your guy. Hats for your kids. … Read More...
How To: Lifelines
No, they’re not a life saving device. Well, wait a minute, maybe they are. If you’ve spent 64 years knitting a lace shawl and lose count and have to rip it all out, this very well may be what pushes … Read More...
New Downloadable Patterns From Tilli Thomas!
Lots and lots of free patterns. Sweaters and scarves, tanks and shawls, they’ve got it all, and, of course, they have the yarn to knit these with. Like one of my all time favorites,
Flurries, which is Austrailian Merino with … Read More...
Adorable Little Girls Sweater
Isn’t this adorable? I’m actually going to make this one, not just dream about it. Even have a recipient in mind!
The pattern is from Caron International, and free, here: http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss41_cable_toddler_po.html and is knit in Simply Soft yarn from Caron. … Read More...
Fiddlesticks Flair Vest
I really like this vest, it would be pretty layered over jeans, just the ticket for weather that likes to change on it’s own whim. Maybe it’s just that it’s green, I don’t know, but it sure is pretty. Actually … Read More...
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
Another Giveaway….
This one is over at the Berroco site. They are giving away 50 copies of this book: Here’s how to enter: http://www.berroco.com/polls/poll_031210.html
Giveaway! Knitting Daily Series 400 DVD
Continuing on with telling you about these awesome dvds….
Show #404 features finishing techniques from seaming and washing to underarm shaping and raglans.
Show #405 explores different yarns used in different patterns. Natural fibers, different breeds of sheep and the … Read More...
Let The Easter Knitting Begin!
Looking for a fun and festive way to dress up your dinner table for Easter? Check out these adorable knitted chicks and eggs from Whit’s Knits at Purlbee.com!
These cute little chicks are … Read More...
Stash Buster, Cabled Baby Blocks
When I grow up I’m going to be a designer of really cool things like this. It’s another must have pattern in your “Quick, I have to knit a baby gift” arsenol.
And, the pattern is free, from Creative Knitting, … Read More...
Catnip Bunnies For Easter
Knitting isn’t just for humans! Our feline friends can also benefit from our knitting skills with this fun and easy catnip bunny pattern. These cute bunnies can be used as toys for your cats, or … Read More...
Easter Chick Slippers
Get ready to step into the cuteness with these Easter Chick Slipper Booties! These adorable and free knitting patterns are perfect for the season and will keep your feet warm and cozy. With their … Read More...
You Knit This With What???
For this exhibition, Tsumura shows fabrics, reusing plugs and LAN cables, which were destined to be industrial waste. It is not just because he has been very good at using themes such as “recycling” and ”ecology”. But also classical working … Read More...
Cirrus, Free Baby Sweater Pattern.
From Petite Purls. This looks to be a quick to knit, nice and easy, last minute project. And cute too. You can’t discount cute! Or free, you can’t discount free either!
Go here: http://www.petitepurls.com/Winter09/winter2009_pcirrus.html
Specifically for knitters, you can join … Read More...
Knitting Daily Series 400
This might be Knitting Daily’s best season yet.
In show #401 the Expert Knitting Daily Squad shows you that you can learn and practice new techniques easily and fearlessly on baby items.
Eunny shows us how to “unknit” or tink … Read More...
Bamboo Ewe From Red Heart
You knew it, another wrist warmer set done, in green(ish).
Bamboo Ewe is one of the 3 new 100% natural, 100% affordable yarns from Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller.
The bamboo in this yarn makes it a dream to knit … Read More...
Never Look A Knitted Gift Horse In The Needles?
Or something like that! A Knitted Hobby Horse, that’s what it is!
I recently came across a copy of this book that I’d like to giveaway. Not because I don’t want it, but because it’s an awesome book (yes, it … Read More...
Reversible Scarf Pattern
Quite awhile ago, I found the Irish Hiking Scarf and decided to knit it. I loved it. The pattern was so easy and although I knitted it in a warm worsted weight, it was still rather elegant. The only change, … Read More...
Heart Bowl Pattern
From the Heart Felted Bowls are a heartfelt gift any time of the year, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Weddings and Christmas! These quick to knit and felt gift bowls are featured in three sizes. Decorative options include a knit ruffle … Read More...
Want A New Project?
Stumbling around Flickr, as I’ve been known to do, I came across this. It’s called Free Form Knitting, and there’s a whole Flickr group devoted to it. To me it almost looks like the whole of the Eurasian/African Continents, but … Read More...