From the Knitting Folks at BellaOnline.com comes this article: Making An Afghan Without Buying More Yarn.
When you look around you and see piles, boxes, bags, baskets, or tubs full of yarn many things may strike you other than chaos. … Read More...
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by Terrye
From the Knitting Folks at BellaOnline.com comes this article: Making An Afghan Without Buying More Yarn.
When you look around you and see piles, boxes, bags, baskets, or tubs full of yarn many things may strike you other than chaos. … Read More...
by Terrye
Isn’t this gorgeous? I really like it, not a classy dresser, myself, more a jeans and pullover kind of gal, but I could make this work!
Free pattern courtesy of Vintageous.com! http://www.vintageous.com/knit1.htm
Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check … Read More...
by Terrye
Scarves are in! You can make them skinny or fat, lacy or cable-y and in every color of the rainbow. Here’s an easy scarf in a pretty spring green, although, of course, if green isn’t your thing, pink works too! … Read More...
by Terrye
We’re going to be part of a blog tour! Donna Druchunas, in promoting her newest book, Ethnic Knitting, Exploration has agreed to stop by on April 23rd. So, in honor of this event, I cast on for yet another project. … Read More...
by Terrye
These adorable stockings are free to knit, click here.
For a listing of free Christmas Stocking patterns in both knitting and crochet, go to Bev’s Country Cottage.
Better hurry, Christmas is right around the corner!
by Terrye
This site contains some different examples of knitted art, in the form of the traditional sweaters, bags and home dec items. Interesting applications of color, texture, lace and cables are the cornerstone of this company. Browse these designs here: http://www.chrisbylsmadesigns.com/patterns.html… Read More...
by Terrye
This Silk Cabled Shell designed by Kennita Tully comes from Creative Knitting ENewsletter.
Knit in Brown Sheep Yarn’s Prairie Silks (can still be purchased here: http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/specialoffers.html). Or, go to Yarndex.com and find suitable alternatives. http://www.yarndex.com/yarn.cfm?yarn_id=598.
The pattern for … Read More...
by Terrye
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More...
by Terrye
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has produced. … Read More...
by Terrye
Are you a new or experienced spinner looking to create useful and unique yarns? Spin Control
teaches you to make handspun yarns that may include the best traits of commercial yarns but always have their own personal touches. From soft, … Read More...
by Terrye
From Classic Elite Yarns. Knit originally in cashmere, then reproduced in Provence 100% Mercerized Egyptian Cotton, this ultra cute baby sweater is easy enough to be worked up in time for Easter (which my sources tell me is April 12). … Read More...
by Terrye
No, not for baby bunnies, silly. But it sure is cute! Check out this free pattern from Polar Knits. And if you haven’t knit with Polar Knits yarn yet, it is just scrumptious! Take the best of sewing with fleece, … Read More...
by Terrye
I LOVE this tote bag. But have to admit the flowers caught my eye. We are soooo very far away from flowers yet…. And what a wonderful bag it would be to take to the farmer’s market (provided, of course, … Read More...
by Terrye
One of my favorite jewelry designers has done it again! The fabulous Annie Adams has this very cute new shawl pin in her arsenol. Buttons to match too! I love Annie’s designs (I probably already implied this), got some stitch … Read More...
by Terrye
You’ve got the cute little chicks and eggs for your table. You’ve got the chocolate rabbit and marshmallow peeps in the Easter Basket. But do you have the Bunny dishcloth to go with the after-dinner festivities?
Why use dishcloths? … Read More...
by Terrye
by Terrye
Check out this free Shipwreck Shawl pattern from Knitty. With ragged edges and beads, it’s destined to become your next “must knit” project. Perfect!
Since the shawl is knitted circularly, there is never any need to purl. The right … Read More...
by Terrye
Looking for a fun and festive Easter project that will delight kids and adults alike? Look no further than this adorable knitted chicken and egg pattern from renowned toy designer, Alan Dart. With its whimsical design and bright colors, this … Read More...
by Terrye
Classis Elite Yarns offers 2 new free patterns for you, just in time for Spring. This very cute toddler sweater, with just the right amount of buttons and these lacy socks are free patterns you can download.
Go here to … Read More...
by Terrye
All I can say is “Awwwwwww”. Adorable. Cute. Wait, let me go get my needles. Actually, there’s no “go getting” of my needles, they’re almost always within reach. And these fuzzy cuties are … Read More...