A whole selection of felted patterns, slippers, bags and pretty little flowers just in time for spring.

Click over to Pick Up Sticks to check out the slideshow on the home page. Then click on patterns to see all of … Read More...

Did someone say free afghan patterns? Yup! Purple Kitty Yarns and Red Heart team up to bring you 12 Free Afghan Patterns.

Go here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/afghan-patterns.html

Not crazy about the colors, but this technique rocks! I’m thinking pink, yellow, purple on white sneakers…..

To get your free pattern for these wool felted sneakers go to  (log in account required, but it’s free too!)

Finnish knit designer, Tuulia Salmela has developed a method to knit a seamless set-in-sleeve sweater from the top-down using any yarn and any stitch pattern. Included in this package is a short instruction manual (PDF) and an Excel 2003 spreadsheet … Read More...

Ollie the Octopus would love to come to your home, and you can get the pattern free from Lion Brand’s website, here:

He’s got friends too, fish, owls, mice…. check out the link above for free knitting critter patterns!

Make this gorgeous shawl in any color you want, because, when it’s all done, you paint it! Melusine is a magical entity unto itself, discover all of her faces with this free pattern! Brought to us from the fun and … Read More...

Looking for a quick and easy knitting pattern for Easter? Look no further than this adorable pattern from Knitting On The Net, designed by Vivian Keys!

With just a few simple stitches, this pattern creates a … Read More...

I’m thinking laptop bag if made just a bit bigger, or knitting bag, or just a classy tote bag. Any way you look at it, it’s a really nice pattern, just in time for the March holiday! Cables and eyelet … Read More...

This pattern was published in Threads no 22 (April 89) in a letter to the editor from Christine Bourquin. She was at the time 95 and living in Redwood City CA, still knitting, and expressed the desire to have her … Read More...

The original story is here: http://www.bransondailynews.com/story.php?storyID=10808

For other ideas on these Prayer Shawls, go here: http://www.shawlministry.com/

A free, easy pattern using any soft, warm yarn, is here: http://www.standrews-bigrapids.org/p8-9.pdf

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Spring 2009 Twist Collective is up and ready for viewing! This issue features  a tour of a sheep farm (from farm to yarn), painting lace with dye,  knitting with wire, as well as the usual sweater, sock, shawl, baby… patterns … Read More...

Phyllis Schmidt knits a teddy bear. “I’m a little slow this morning, because my hand is a little bit stiff,” said Schmidt. With only a few more rows to finish, “then it’ll be ready for stuffing,” she said….

The children … Read More...

Ribbed socks offer a great combination of comfort and ease, and these ribbed women’s socks are a great choice on both counts. They fit a wide range of feet without a lot of alteration and are nice and cozy as … Read More...

This one appeared in my inbox while searching for Valentine’s Day appropriate posts. It’s called the Hugs and Kisses Cable Wash Cloth Pattern.

This pattern is free from KnittingOnTheNet, here: http://knittingonthenet.com/patterns/clothhugskisses.htm

While I’m not crazy about the color, I really … Read More...

I found this little gem just the other day. Isn’t it pretty? I like neckwarmers. Being of the northern variety my neck does get cold, but lacy just isn’t me; this is perfect. (And why is it that everytime I … Read More...

Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More...

Face it, I know one of your resolutions this year was to use up more of your stash. Personally, I don’t do this, as then I’d have to replace it, but that’s just me. If you are one of the … Read More...

While playing around on the internet, looking for knitting patterns, admit it, you do that too, otherwise why would you be here??. Anyway, I came across this really pretty afghan. Composed of a number of different cable patterns, I think … Read More...

While playing around on the internet, looking for knitting patterns, admit it, you do that too, otherwise why would you be here??. Anyway, I came across this really pretty afghan. Composed of a number of different cable patterns, I think … Read More...

Jesse Janes creates fabulous, colorful pendants on Scrabble Tiles. The brightly colored designs reflect the beauty and unique quality of Jesse Janes owner, J. Foster.

These pendants are a small sampling of the over 200 designs that is offered by … Read More...