Attention All Sockknitters….
OK. I need some encouragement here. Sock knitting is all the rage, has been for quite awhile. Not one to be left behind, I went to the LYS and found some really cool sock yarn ( I won’t divulge the … Read More...
Hello Everyone!
I’m Terrye, your new knitting editor.
What I want to do with this blog is provide you with new and interesting “stuff” (which is a technical term). We’ll do book reviews, Knit-a-Longs, and virtually drool over new yarns and toys. … Read More...
Summer Surprises!
The Summer Surprises are up on Knitty now, offering 3 fashionable freebies perfect for stitching in the sun! They’re all cool, lightweight, and lovely. Even though I designed one of them, I’m actually more smitten with another of the newbies, … Read More...
Turban Legend
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...
I Spy A Couple of Knitters
What pop-culture infused fashion magazine unknowingly has two knitter’s featured in their current issue? Find out here!
A Little Knitty Ditty
Alana Dakos sent me her song, Never Not Knitting–A little ditty that I’m sure we can all relate to. Give it a listen on her blog and if you find yourself humming along, download it to your mp3 player … Read More...
Going forward, there’s more Yarn Forward!
I just heard from my friend Kerrie Allman, publisher of the UK-based magazine YARN FORWARD, that they’re increasing the issues they put out from 4 a year to a whopping 10! Since recently it seems as if the internet’s … Read More...
Does your knitting measure up?
We’ve all been there. Just when you’re at a point in your knitting when you need to double-check your gauge or see if it’s time to switch stitch patterns, the ever-elusive measuring tape has disapeared. Again. What’s a knitter to … Read More...
Knitting, it’s a real gas!
It’s a fact that wool is warmer when it’s wet, but I wonder what happens when it’s gassed? Should the situation arise, both Craftster’s Teriyakimoto and these prepared purlers will likely find out!
Knitting Soap Mold
Anne Marie from The Soap Blog wrote about these fun knitting soaps made using the flexible soap mold from brambleberry.com
They would make great gifts for knitters and the mold could even be used for a beautiful handmade lotion bar… Read More...
Knotions Call For Submissions
I know what your thinking, not another e-zine, but can we really have too many of these?
But the reason I am blogging about KnotionsMag is the Call for submissions.
If you are an original knitting pattern creator/designer than … Read More...
Free Knitting E-book
What’s better than free knitting patterns? Free knitting patterns that have been hand selected by knitting enthusiasts to insure you are getting the best of the best, the cream of the crop or in this case the Reader’s Choice Top … Read More...
Wind Me Up
My Yarn Ball Winder has changed my life, eased my wrist pain nand given me one more contraption for my craft room, but best of all it has given my children something to do when they ask “Mummy Can I … Read More...
Doing IT In The Dark – Knitting Light
The Knit Lite – RRp $15.95
An Interesting little gadget for knitters who like to do it in the dark or do it with dark yarn.
I am not sure about this product, yet I haven’t tried it so I … Read More...
Craft-a-thon
Friday, February 8, 2007
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Pappajohn Pavillion Lobby (near Elevator “I”)
Day Long Marathon Crafting for PreemiesJoin us in support of critically ill infants at the UIHC! Bring your … Read More...
20% Off Knitting Books
Joann.com has 20% off Knitting Books this week which of course is a good enough
excuse to buy yet another knitting book.
Dying To Try This
Kathryn Ivy has tempted me with her DIY Yarn Dying Tutorial
I am a bit of a color flussy (anything bright grabs my attention) and at the prospect of being able to create my own kalidascope yarn has me excited. … Read More...
Haute Couture Knitting
Haute Couture Knitting ideas
I came across this e-book while looking for some alternative knitting patterns and while the models look a little racey I am sure these patterns could be used for some great outfit designs.
I have NOT … Read More...
Extreme Makeover For Knitting Show
Well it’s a sign of the times when even television shows are getting extreme makeovers and “Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray” is the next contestant. They will be receiving a new name, new theme and a new set.
The … Read More...
Knitting To Fight Addiction
This knitting news is all over the press as 65 year old Mr perkins aims to knit 1000 hats for community groups.
So what has got everyone’s attention? Is it the 1000 hats? them being knitted by a man ? … Read More...