Craft Gossip

The largest independent craft review site since 2007

Turban Legend

by

Fellow CGer Jennifer Perkins sent me this great spread from an Australian publication.  Ok, I know that most of it’s technically crochet and not knitting, but since they’re wearing knitted sweaters I thought I’d post it anyway–it’s too awesome not … Read More...

Join the Craft Corps!

by

Calling all crafters! I’m gearing up to write my next book, Craft Corps (pronounced Craft Core) which will focus on the community perpetuated by craft and the designers & hobbyists who feed it. As part of the content, I’m hoping … Read More...

Spinning Yarns

by

The crafting industry is catching on to the fact that most crafters are not loyal to one art form or another. Oftentimes, our “other” passions make their way into our scrapbooking lay-outs….sewing, fabrics, fibers, stamping, beading, mixed media collage and … Read More...

Spinning Yarns

by

The crafting industry is catching on to the fact that most crafters are not loyal to one art form or another. Oftentimes, our “other” passions make their way into our scrapbooking lay-outs….sewing, fabrics, fibers, stamping, beading, mixed media collage and … Read More...

Recycling, it’s in the bag!

by

kristin j TAKES ON THE WORLD, ONE PLASTIC BAG AT A TIME (Taken from official press release)

kristin j, eco-friendly totes and handbags hand knit from upcycled plastic bags, are beginning to make appearances on the arms of some of … Read More...

Knit Prints

by

Sure baskets of yarn and vases filled with needles make great, knitty home decor.  But what if you want to take it a step further–what if you want your knit in print?  Well I know I did, which is why … Read More...

Bag Hag

by

I’m a longtime fan of Namaste products. I have a set of their beautiful glass needles displayed in my office, and have used one of their older Messenger bags to tote around larger projects for years. Their latest line The … Read More...

Young @ Heart

by

Technically, the documentary Young @ Heart, which follows a group of oldies-but-goodies as they cover some of rock music’s most iconic songs, isn’t at all about knitting. Their poster however is the pinnacle of modern-day, knitted punk-rockness! The irony … Read More...

Dr Who ? Dr Unfair that’s who

by

Dr who knitting fans have been in an uproar over their favorite Dr Who patterns being terminated off the internet. You could go see the (alleged) offending site but the patterns have now been removed.

it is not the first … Read More...

Dr Who Fans Unite

by

I am not really a big fan of Dr who and watch it without too much interest or care but was confused when he kept talking about Jelly Babies, well now I am confused no more for those of you … Read More...

Basic Ball – Knitting Pattern

by

The design is easy to follow and only requires basic knitting skills, making it a great project for those just starting out with knitting or for children. The wool type yarn used in the pattern gives it a soft and … Read More...