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 [...]
Have Some Fun on a Knitting Cruise
Posted on August 28, 2009 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Turn Plastic Shopping Bags into Knitting Yarn
Posted on August 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
Knitting can be done from almost any type of material. The latest in the craze for using things you have at home is making knitting yarn from plastic grocery or department store bags. It’s quite creative and initially may be a bit of work to cut the bags into strips; but should be a lot of fun once you’re done [...]
Creating Original Knitting Designs for Contests
Posted on August 21, 2009 Leave a Comment
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 [..]
Make Your Own Knitting Loom
Posted on August 18, 2009 Leave a Comment
Knitting looms are very popular and are an easy way to make hats, scarves, socks and other knitted items. If you like do-it-yourself projects and want to make your own knitting loom, check out this project. Most of the things you need you probably already own [...]
All Knitting Patterns are Free at Lion Brand Yarn
Posted on August 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Beaded Ornaments to Knit
Posted on August 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
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 [...]
Stress Relief Gloves for Knitters
Posted on August 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
Stress Relief Gloves alleviate pain without restricting your movement. They are lightweight and fingerless with the comfort of support to the vital areas of the hand and wrist [...]
Knitting 101: Binding Off the Last Stitch
Posted on August 14, 2009 Leave a Comment
Since the bind-off edge should be the same tension as the knitted piece, stitches should be bound off evenly and according to pattern. While most stitchers understand this rule as well as what to do if you bind off too tightly or loosely; trying to figure out how to keep the last stitch from becoming a shapeless loop can be elusive. Here are a few recommendations from experienced knitters [...]
