Chrissy Gardiner designed and knit her Hurricane Socks after the devastating hurricanes in the summer and fall of 2008. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the pattern went to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
Since the … Read More...
Help a Knitter Save a Creative Community
I came across a link to the blog of Woolly Wormhead, a UK knitter who is part of the artists’ commune Mutonia. She reports that the site of the commune is under threat and in order to maintain their … Read More...
It’s My Birthday, Knit a Cake!
This is a pretty funny pattern but since it actually is my birthday I couldn’t help but share this knit cake pattern I devised a few years ago.
You could make one for any occasion, and it’s actually a good … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed Says Summer isn’t Just for Cotton
I know there are people who toil away through the hot summer months in homes without air conditioning, the poor things. But for those of us with that modern convenience, or those who live places with relatively mild summers (or … Read More...
New Pattern From Maddy Craft!
Your little girl will be adorable in this lacy, sleeveless top. Tied at the shoulders with I-cord, and with a bit of lace at the bottom, couldn’t be easier!
Knit in a sport weight yarn, you can go wild with … Read More...
Jimmy Beans Wool Presents Stitch Red.
Jimmy Beans Wool is proud to present Knit Red an instant classic and must have coffee table knitting treasure for every knitter. This book contains 30 fabulously red garments and accessories designed and donated by celebrity designers who openly share … Read More...
Loom Knitting…. Have You Tried It?
If you’re like me, you used to do this about a million years ago when you were a kid. But, loom knitting is all grown up!
On the Alexe’s Creations blog, check out the cool items she’s knitted and crocheted … Read More...
Boot Liners, or Boot Toppers…
I think I’ve told you about these before. But how cool! Wearing these boots at least twice a day myself, this is not only a great fashion statement (? lol), but it warms up the inside of the boot. I … Read More...
From The Tech Knitter – Shanked and Unshanked Buttons
Buttons come in two varieties, as you see in the picture to your left. The unshanked buttons have holes in which to sew them directly to your fabric and the shanked buttons have, well, shanks to sew them to your … Read More...
Download For A Dime – From Interweave.
Now, over at Interweave, you can download individual episodes of Knitting Daily for only 10 cents!
Hurry on over to Interweave HERE
Knitting With Wire – Knit a Bracelet
Easy to make, and the results are stunning!
Everything you need to make this stunning bracelet is carefully packed in one golden-colored box to make knitting even more comfortable for you. Add some patience and time and you’ll have this … Read More...
Knitted Beads for Mardi Gras….
Mardi Gras! Beads are symbolic of this New Orleans Event, and now, you can knit your own, and you can bead your beads!
Yeah! Beaded Beads. How about that.
From the Taking Time To Smell The Roses Blog, HERE
Attention All Knitters…
Totally. Love. These – From Vickie Howell’s Sheep(ish)!
I totally HEART the funky colors.
I LOVE the abstract design, and wrist warmers are the new sliced bread as far as I’m concerned.
So put them together with Vickie Howell’s Sheep(ish) yarn and you’ve got perfection. The only thing
… Read More...Knitter’s Brewing Company is Doing Another Mystery Sock Knit-Along!
They’re doing it again! Mystery Sock Knit-Along IV is scheduled to start on 1.13.12. This year’s theme is Lucky Charms.
I’ve done these before and they are fun, the idea of not having a clue what you’re knitting until it’s … Read More...
Mystery Sock IV Knit-Along, Starting Soon at the Knitter’s Brewing Company!
Maddy Laine’s Newest Pattern – Topper Special Request
First released in girl’s sizes, this much requested pattern has now been modified for adults.
Written in 6 sizes, it is moss stitch throughout in worsted weight.
This looks like something that would be a really nice spring knit. Maybe … Read More...
Knit Outta The Box
From the Keep It Simple Blog, this ear-bud cosy and storage pouch. More practical designs too.
The cords will keep your iphone cords from tangling and the pouch will store them in style. Sounds like an awesome use for scrap … Read More...
A Really Cute Knitted Skirt! Really!!
Actually, as far as knitted skirts go, this one is pretty cute. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t do skirts, and even if I did, mini skirts, aren’t really my thing either, but this one is just nice!
You … Read More...
Stashbuster Patterns From Interweave!
Knitting Daily and Interweave show us some jazzy pillow patterns designed to use up your stash!
Check them out, HERE!