August 2009 Archive
Posted on August 31, 2009 at 6:18 am, by Knitting Stitches
in Category Uncategorized | Tags: book,clara parkes,Knit,Knitting,sheep,wool fibers,wool yarn,yarn shop,Yarns
Wool, a natural yarn is the probably the most popular yarn around today. In this complete guide to wool passionate wool expert Clara Parkes translates the vast world of sheep and their wool into the language and context of knitting [...]

Posted on August 28, 2009 at 6:46 am, by Knitting Stitches
in Category Knitting Fun, Learning to Knit | Tags: caribbean,debbie bliss,Knit,Knitting,needles,vogue knitting,yarn
Vogue Knitting wants you to cruise the Caribbean with them for 8 days, November 1-8, 2009. You are invited to visit at Belize City, Belize, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico with very special authors/teachers, Debbie Bliss, Nicky Epstein and Carla Scott. Come and relax and enjoy their company while taking knitting classes and workshops [...]

Posted on August 21, 2009 at 1:00 pm, by Knitting Stitches
in Category knitting projects | Tags: contests,creative work,Donate to Charity,embellishments,knitters,knitting pattern,knitting patterns
Most knitters arrive at the point of wanting to create their own original knitting patterns and designs for personal gratification, to give as gifts or to donate to charity. However, very few knitters submit their designs for publication or enter them in knitting contests [..]

Posted on August 17, 2009 at 6:28 am, by Knitting Stitches
in Category FREE Knitting Patterns, Yarns | Tags: afghans,charity,Donate to Charity,FREE Knitting Patterns,free patterns,Knit,knitters,Knitting,knitting pattern,pattern library,socks,sweaters,yarn
Looking for a special pattern to knit socks, sweaters, afghans or other items to donate to charity? Lion Brand Yarn recently announced that all knitting (and crochet) patterns on their website are absolutely FREE. This means that over 3400 patterns, of which 700 were previously for sale, are available for download with no monetary strings attached [...]

Posted on August 16, 2009 at 6:35 am, by Knitting Stitches
in Category Knitting Books, knitting projects | Tags: beads,charity,clear glass,double pointed needles,glass ornament,Knit,Knitting,leisure arts,light sport,metallic thread,needles,ornaments,sport weight yarn,yarn
Whether you have just started knitting or been knitting for years you will love Leisure Arts Beaded Ornaments To Knit. Each of the 12 designs cradles a clear glass ornament inside and each knitted creation is highlighted by dozens of beads [...]
