CaronYarn Company introduced the newest member of the Simply Soft family of yarns—Simply Soft Heather. A true marriage of soft lustrous fiber with soft, sophisticated colors makes Simply Soft Heather a truly special new yarn for fashion garments, … Read More...

[tag]Interweave Knits[/tag] [tag]Knitting Daily[/tag] is live. The site is fresh and interesting looking. The Editor, [tag]Sandi Wiseheart[/tag], is interested, for now it seems, in getting the opinion of the knitters as to what they want in patterns and designs.… Read More...

Following up on the challange given to me by Heather, our Needlework Editor, I did a search for projects that were:

1. faster to knit and

2. toys for her cats – she has a few ya know

So, my … Read More...

[tag]Berroco[/tag] has 3 new yarns, 5 new pattern booklets and 1 new book featuring uber-wearable knit pieces designed by [tag]Norah Gaughan[/tag] for the Fall/Winter Season.

The new yarns are [tag]Ultra Alpaca Light[/tag] in 24 shades, [tag]Jasper[/tag] … Read More...

I sometimes have very vivid dreams, and they are always in color. Strange, but it happens. Last night I dreamed about all my knitting projects-in-waiting.

I have a project I am working hard to finish and the deadline is near. … Read More...

Knitty editor [tag]Amy Singer[/tag] will be one of the teachers on the [tag]2008 Sea Socks Cruise[/tag]. This event is put together by Patricia of [tag]Cruise Planners[/tag] and the cruise will be going to Alaska! The cruise starts May … Read More...

Did you wonder where Interweave Knits Magazine editor Pam Allen was moving to? Well, here is the news:

Classic Elite Yarns is proud to announce that Pam Allen has joined the company as Creative Director. Pam has been a knitwear … Read More...

This isn’t a “yarn” that we normally think of as yarn, a fiber containing natural or synthetic materials. This “yarn” is a plastic material. Jelly Yarn is not new, but I just “discovered” Jelly Yarn and I am very … Read More...

If you have ever wanted to learn new techniques but couldn’t find a class at your LYS, and you are comfortable taking classes on line, maybe the [tag]Needlecraft University[/tag] is for you. Students with no experience as well … Read More...

Mother’s Day is this weekend! If your mother or grandmother or mother-in-law is like me, they would enjoy gifts related to their hobby.

I am always running out of room to store my projects and thought these items fromKnitting … Read More...

Then do we have an opportunity for you! Here is your chance to

1. Get your designs into a publication sold at most LYS, major bookstores and boutiques around the globe! This publication SELLS OUT each year because its an opportunity

I think this project falls into the “Most creative use of Yarn” category. A free form glove to fit a co-workers unusual chair. What dedication, what design, what a huge undertaking! I am constantly in awe of the creative mind. … Read More...

Love the articles at [tag]Knitter’s Review[/tag]. I subscribe to the [tag]newsletter[/tag] and receive it weekly. One article by [tag]Clara Parks[/tag] walks you through the major [tag]fiber festival[/tag] highlights of 2007, in chronological order. Looking at the Upcoming Events … Read More...

I just love all the new [tag]geometric[/tag] patterns that are hitting the market lately. Designers and yarn companies are pushing the envelope with their thought processes and designing cutting edge sweater shapes that are not your grandmothers boxy cardigan! My … Read More...

Want to change the background on you screen from Windows blue to a cute knitting design? [tag]Knitting on the Net[/tag] has designed [tag]wallpaper[/tag] in knit and purl, cables, and color designs.

For the [tag]Russell Crowe[/tag] lovers, there are … Read More...