Perfect, there are so many uses for this little item. Someone you love to hate? Give ’em one of these. Need a cute decoration for your windowsill? Knit up a few. Gag gift at your office Christmas party? Here’s the … Read More...
Knitted/Quilted Baby Blanket – Free Pattern
From Nikki In Stitches, a knitted and quilted entrelac baby blanket. A free pattern too! This is an interesting idea, and I LOVE the colors! Thanks for sending it in, Nikki.
Here is the pattern: http://nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/you-asked-for-it/
Specifically for knitters, you … Read More...
New Giveaway….
Got my hot little hands on another copy of SimpleSTYLE by Ann Budd. I’m thinking of a number, can anyone guess what it is? First to guess gets the book!
Muhahahahah, my little robots…..
This book is awesome, classic. 19 … Read More...
Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Charity
New, and just released! Knit Along With Debbie Macomber: Charity.
Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber wants you to know that your knitting can make a difference! Her Charity Guide for Knitters will acquaint you with exciting ways … Read More...
Knit Your Own Knitting Bag!
Of course (smacks head). Why not? How cool is this! And who else but Knit Picks? This kit including the pattern and yarn comes in 4 awesome color combinations (green too!).
This handy tote has space for all of your … Read More...
PopKnits Fall Issue Is Out!
Featured in this issue is a scarf, sweater, socks, hat and vest. Click on the link to see these and previous patterns and articles! http://www.popknits.com/index.php/patterns/issue/category/issue_05_fall_winter_2009/
Looking for Fall patterns to Knit? Check out these Fall knitting patterns we found on… Read More...
I Want, I Want, I Want…
It’s not my birthday. It’s nowhere close to my anniversary. The best I can hope for is Christmas.
This is what I want, I might even trade my next few breaths for it:
30 years of great patterns. 30 years … Read More...
I Got Your Lace!
In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be … Read More...
The Cutest Free Slipper Pattern Ever!
There’s cute, and then there’s just flat out CUTE! And these are just that. Easy to make too, and FREE!
Go here: http://members.home.nl/tdpj/Patronen/Bootees/Saartjes%20bootees.pdf
This pdf can be downloaded here.
Looking for more Slipper patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Girl’s knitted dress pattern
Girl’s knitted dress pattern, free from Classic Elite, is knit in Cotton-Bam-Boo. Perfect barefoot in the grass, summer dress for your little girl!
This adorable dress is perfect for any little girl and is sure to keep her warm and … Read More...
Christmas Gifts For Knitters
It’s coming. Fall is in the air in the morning and later on in the evening. Up here summer is fleeting especially this one, and with it’s demise brings the hectic autumn “nesting” schedules. Put meat in the freezer, start … Read More...
Free Sweater Pattern for the Man In Your Life
I’m not one of those lucky knitters with a husband who proudly wears their handmade creations. Let me rephrase that — I wouldn’t want him to. This man lives in work boots and grease. He’s a full-time grease monkey, always … Read More...
Helmet Liners, Knitted For Our Troops
I’m sure you’ve heard of these, and possibly even knitted some yourselves, but just in case you haven’t, here’s a pattern (click on the image to see a bigger version):
As a note… with the liners that I have knit, … Read More...
Rowan’s New Magazine Is Out!
Seriously, who looks like this? I’ll tell you who, this model from Rowan’s Magazine #46. And this gorgeous shawl she’s sporting.
Magazine 46 offers forty-eight knit and crocheted designs, garments and accessories, for women and men. Also available are eight … Read More...
Summer Knitting Fest
Get ready for fall and get a jumpstart on those Christmas gifts.
Pack a lunch and join other knitters, crafters and suppliers for the Surrey Museum’s annual Pic-Knit event on Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop at … Read More...
Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm
Is It Too Early??
Ok, so if I show you some free Christmas themed patterns are you gonna throw stuff at me? If so, that’s ok, I can handle it, just make it stuff like Candy Canes and Chocolate, k?
So here goes, free … Read More...
New Free Slipper Patterns from PolarKnit
These are sooo cute! Little ladybug slippers and little
piggy slippers, all knit in PolarKnit’s chunky weight fleece yarn.
For the pattern, go to the PolarKnit patterns page and scroll down to the chunky section.
Looking for more Slipper patterns? … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Irish Aran Sweater
Go here for this free pattern:
irish-aran PDF file by Ram Wlls
Also, the gorgeous yarn used to knit it is on sale! From Ram Wools Yarn Co-op
New to knitting? Not sure what Aran Knitting is?
The Aran pullover … Read More...
Duct tape fabric and other useful things – like prom dresses!
Don’t ask me why I was looking up duct tape fabric because I can’t remember exactly but I found this site called The Duct Tape Club that has so many fun looking duct tape crafts. Duct tape comes in so … Read More...