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Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook … Read More...
 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts
All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantaged children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size … Read More...
 
Coats and clark are celebrating christmas with this very sloppy looking christmas stocking. It’s a great unique style stocking thats a whimsical alternative to the traditional style stocking.
You will need adobe reader for the whimsical stocking… Read More...
Seeing plum puddings in the store is a great indication that christmas dinner is on it’s way.
But if you are looking for a guilt free indulgance then this knitted plum pudding is just for you.
Get the free knitting … Read More...
Suzanne from trinity shawls sent me this e-mail about her charity project to knit prayer shawls.
——–Suzanne Said—–
When visiting my Grandmother’s home at a very early age, I remember seeing what seemed like a huge statue of our Lady … Read More...
Ok, so maybe sheep and goats should not be reffered to as “Walking Yarn” but anyone addicted to yarns will know how I feel.
Dreamend of owning your own yarn supply? But Don’t have room for some “Walking Yarn” in … Read More...
Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.
Great Project for office friends … Read More...
I will forgive you for thinking tea cosy’s are for grandma’s but if you do think that then your just not kitsch enough and probably don’t have retro friends who appreciate a good regurgitation of an old craft.
These tea … Read More...
Nanette Blanchard has self published a knitting glove booklet which is available for $6.88 via Download.
Nannette sent me her booklet for a personal review, and I must say it was my pleasure, gloves are something I love to hate … Read More...
Even dad will enjoy receiving a knitted item this Christmas if you just knit something to do with golf and these golf club covers are an ideal project. Obviously you need to think about getting started as christmas is getting … Read More...
Knit For kids Is a charity knitting sweaters for children all over the world.
If you would like to be a part of Guideposts Knit for Kids, simply download one of the following sweater patterns:
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Rita from Craftbits.com is embarking on yet another charity program. This time she is setting out to make 5000 gummy jelly babies for charity.
She has chosen these adorable little babies as they are small, fast to knit up and … Read More...
[tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag] has prepared 4 books for this fall / winter: Tahki Yarns Fall / Winter Collection, Tweed Collection, Filatura di Crosa Fall / Winter Collection and S. Charles Collezione Fall / Winter Collection.
Tahki Yarns Fall … Read More...
I admit it, I’m a Harry Potter fan. I have all the books, (I’m almost finished with the last book – don’t tell me the ending!!!) all the DVD’s and have seen all the movies in the theater except this … Read More...
[tag]Fittner Knitter[/tag] has a great site full if interesting items. This page however, fits in with my current recycle theme of the past few days.
Cindy writes “These bags are made from 100% [tag]recycled wool[/tag] sweaters. No patterns were used … Read More...
Purchasing quality yarns for your project can become costly. Many knitters have become resourceful in obtaining yarn for their projects by purchasing knitted items from thrift stores, yard or tag sales, or estate sales and reusing the yarn.
How do … Read More...
Not that I am a fan of destroying vintage knitting needles and creating jewelry with them, but here is a blog showing how one person obtained the same look as a jewelry designer I wrote about, Liana Kabel.
Jodie … Read More...
What a cute mug jacket. It can also be used on a [tag]French Press Coffee Maker cozy[/tag]. This cute little jacket was designed and knit by MK Carroll.
[tag]MK Carroll[/tag] lives and writes her blog in [tag]Hawaii[/tag]. She has many … Read More...
Many knitters do not spend the time to block their finished projects, especially if they knit with [tag]acrylic yarns[/tag]. A nice thing about acrylic is that it’s self-blocking – just toss it into the washer and dryer, and it springs … Read More...
[tag]Auntie Amanda Knits[/tag] created a very cute short-sleeved cardigan using [tag]Filatura di Crosa[/tag] [tag]Elena[/tag], a 100% mercerized Mako Egyptian Cotton yarn distributed by [tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag]. The yarn is discontinued, but in doing a search at [tag]google[/tag]… Read More...