Archive for the ‘Knitting Resources’ Category
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Jan
Written by Knitting Stitches on January 30th, 2010
150 Knitted Trims offers a beautiful and diverse collection of contemporary and classic trims. Each trim is displayed in a swatch with complete row-by-row instructions, plus information on the dimensions of the finished trim and the amount of yarn required per length.
Select from colorful zigzags and chevrons; twisted cords and bobble fringes; woven ribbon-effect braids; textured leaves, flowers, fruit and more. And there are ideas galore for using the trims on items such as baby blankets, bags, and throws, plus inspirational suggestions for color and embellishments.
Technorati Tags: amount of yarn, baby blankets, braids, flowers, fringes, leaves, ribbon effect, trims, zigzags
28
Jan
Written by Knitting Stitches on January 28th, 2010
This “fabric fixer” repairs snags on knits and wovens – without creating rips or tears. To use, simply push knit picker through the fabric, pick up snag, close latch, and pull snag through to other side. 3 1/4″ long.
Technorati Tags: fabric, latch, rips, snag, snags
21
Jan
Written by Knitting Stitches on January 21st, 2010
Store all your accessories for crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch, crewel, tapestry, embroidery or patchwork in this well-designed organizer. This bag is made from quilted fabric and has 15 see-through pockets and 3 extra quilted pockets to store current projects, books, etc. Size is approximately 13.5 x 12.25 x 3.5 inches (closed). Comes in black only.
Technorati Tags: crewel, cross stitch, current projects, embroidery, Knitting, patchwork, pockets, projects books, quilted fabric, tapestry
13
Jan
Written by Knitting Stitches on January 13th, 2010
MGA Bratz Fashion Designer Knitting Machine lets you create and design scarves, headbands and more. You will look totally awesome in styles that you created. It allows you to create and design scarves, headbands, cuffs, etc. The yarn is held by a hook on the side of knitting machine. It has a swiveling knitting body with a sleek new design. It includes a knitting machine, 3-spools of fashion yarn, fashion design guide, and an instruction manual.
Technorati Tags: bratz, cuffs, fashion design, fashion designer, hook, knitting machine, scarves, spools, yarn
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Jan
Written by Knitting Stitches on January 7th, 2010
The needle gauge is a handy tool for a knitter. The gauge has 15 holes (sizes 1 to 19) to size your needle as well as a 2 ruler (in 1/4 increments) to check your stitch and row gauge. Handmade in the U.S.A. from fine hardwood and finished to a lustrous sheen.
Technorati Tags: handy tool, needle gauge, ruler
26
Dec
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 26th, 2009
Learn the basics of knitting from casting on that first stitch to binding off the last row – from three expert instructors with The Knitting Guild of America. This easy-to-follow video takes you step by step through your very first project.
Technorati Tags: knitting guild of america
24
Dec
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 24th, 2009
Get your knit on . . . with this DVD kit for 15 cool projects designed especially for teens! The beginner-level kit contains a 98-minute instructional DVD, knitting needles, and enough yarn to get the creativity started (about 60 yards). With only two stitches to learn and shoulder-to-shoulder instruction from Chelsea Povall, this DVD will have teens knitting the first day. Each step is shown up-close and in motion, and an A-Z index makes topics quick to find.
Projects are an iPod case; messenger bag; wrist, ear, and leg warmers; rug; throw; dog coat; scarves; bracelet and ring; lip balm holder; hats; and more. The Teen Knit Cafe gang also dyes yarn with Kool-Aid®, makes knitting needle toppers from clay, and learns needle felting.
Technorati Tags: knitting needle, knitting needles, needle felting, stitches, yarn
4
Dec
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 4th, 2009
3-piece set includes: a cute brown and pink knit sweater hung from a sign that says “If I’m Sitting I’m Knitting”; the next ornament features a colorful round crocheting project with a sign that says “Hooked on Crochet”; and the last ornament features an adorable sewing machine with the sign “You Sew Girl!” Made from resin and are approx. 3.5″H X 3″W. These beautiful ornaments come ready-to-hang on a gold cord.
Technorati Tags: christmas, christmas ornaments, gold cord, knit sweater, sewing machine
3
Dec
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 3rd, 2009
These easy Christmas stocking patterns arevmade with size 7 circular and double-pointed needles. They include seven different variations of the traditional Christmas stocking, stripes and solids.
Technorati Tags: christmas stocking patterns, christmas stockings, double pointed needles, Knitting, simple christmas, stripes, traditional christmas
30
Nov
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 30th, 2009
For sophisticated, innovative patterns by well respected designers like Debbie Bliss, Annie Modesitt, Teva Durham and Nicky Epstein, choose Interweave Knits. Published quarterly, this high-quality magazine delivers 25+ knitwear designs 4 times a year for your knitting and crocheting pleasure.
Also enjoy regular features reviewing new books, cutting-edge products, special interest stories and inspiring knitting techniques, and you’ll quickly understand the magazine’s motto — For the work of your hands, the fabric of your life.
Technorati Tags: debbie bliss, interweave knits, knitting techniques, knitwear designs, new books, nicky epstein, quality magazine
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Nov
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 17th, 2009
A stylish gift or invaluable record for yourself with plenty of room to make notes and keep track of all your projects. Hardcover, 96 pages.
Technorati Tags: journal, Knitting, knitting journal
