Wraps and shawls, rolled collars, flared sleeves, kimonos, lacy scarves, asymetrical collars, vests, tunics and pullovers and more!  This book features 25 patterns inspired by Japanese design.

Pattern for knitters of all levels are included in this book that combines … Read More...

From KnitPurlPDX over on Ravelry starting Jan 8th.

Whether you knit gifts for everyone you know or just for yourself, surviving the winter holidays is always an accomplishment. This year, we’ve decided to reward ourselves (and you!) for with a … Read More...

Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice  playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!

It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html

Looking for more Knitted Headband … Read More...

And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!

The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html

Specific to knitters, you can join … Read More...

Watch out, stampede ahead! I know. This always happens when I say those 2 magic words: “Yarn Sale!”

Well, from Jan 4-10 Fiddlesticks Knitting is offering their yarns at 3.95 a ball! Go check out your favorites so you’re all … Read More...

If there’s one thing that every knitter can use, it’s an accessible guide filled to the brim with tips, tricks, shortcuts and secrets for unraveling any yarn mystery. Who better to compile it than Lily Chin – author of four … Read More...

Recently I started the Every Way Wrap, from Interweave Fall 2009. I love cables, and the moss stitch part was pretty also. I chose a silk/merino blend handdyed from Yarn Hollow and happily cast on! (is there any other … Read More...

There is still time to stitch up this easy toddler sweater before the Big Day. An easy rolled collar, cuffs and hem, plus a little one-color intarsia will be a snap. Add a few French knots and an embroidered star … Read More...

This gorgeous shawl is knit out of Caron’s Simply Soft (which is indeed, very, very soft, and it comes in green as well as 35 other solids, heathers, and variagateds). Simply Soft is a dream to knit with, it’s one … Read More...

Yay! Don’t you just love free stuff? I do. It rocks!

This time it’s by Eunny Jang from Knitting Daily. What is it? What is it?

Well, patience, my pets. It’s the DVD: Introduction to Fair Isle: The Ivy League … Read More...

For The Christmas Party…. Next weekend?

Not likely. Oh, I’ll get it started, and work on it religiously, until someone shines another shiny object (read…. project I must start) in front of my face, then it will be abandoned. I … Read More...

Knit this up quickly and easily. Think pink and purple for a little girl, or orange and black for your favorite hunter. This yarn is quick to knit, warm, super fleecy and soooo comfortable!

Get your free pattern here: http://www.polarknit.com/itoolkit.asp?pg=CHRISTMAS_09MDP316531

So one of my daughters decided she wanted this, from Nashua Handknits, City Streets Pattern Book from the Autumn 2008, Winter 2009 collection, but, and here’s the kicker, she wanted a cardigan, not a pullover.

How hard can it … Read More...

This Yarn Dot is just one of the adorable designs in Dream Weaver’s “Stocking Stuffers and Notions For Under $10.00” sale. Bookmarks, stitch markers, key rings, knitters soaps and lotions, needle cozies, and shawl pins. Lions and Tigers and Bears, … Read More...

This is one of the prettiest afghan patterns I’ve seen in a long time. (And, yeah, it’s green, so that makes it “super-pretty”!).

This is from epatternscentral.com, and you can get it here: http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?code=EK00062&source=knittingnews

This is one of the prettiest afghan patterns I’ve seen in a long time. (And, yeah, it’s green, so that makes it “super-pretty”!).

This is from epatternscentral.com, and you can get it here: http://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?code=EK00062&source=knittingnews

Create a new knitter with Lucy’s Learn to Knit Kit: This is the best possible launch for a new knitter of any age!
Our newly minted canvas knitting bag contains everything the new knitter will need to embark on a … Read More...

This video, from the Yarn Market Blog, shows you different ways to wear a shawl!

Very cool! Who knew?  http://yarnmarketnews.com:80/blog/?p=472

Looking to chat about Knitting and Patterns? Check out our Facebook Knitting page and our Facebook group dedicated to … Read More...

You know them, the “collars” that wrap around your neck and keep all of those exposed parts nice and snuggly warm. Well, we have a dilemma here. I want one. I need one (living in the Arctic Regions at least … Read More...