Fearless Fibers Yarn is have their first yarn contest. The winner of the contest will win a skein of merino yarn. There are four types to choose from, in several colorways: Superwash Merino Sock Yarn, Merino Sock Yarn, Sport Weight Superwash Merino, and Two-Tone Twist Merino.
For contest rules, see the Fearless Fibers Yarn blog.
July 02, 2006
Upcoming Knitting Book
The Craft Queen's Guide to Hip Knits by Catherine Tough. Publication Date: July 31, 2006
* Fun and funky styles for beginning knitters!
* Cool, fun projects: leg warmers, mitts, scarves, pillows, throws--and lampshades!
* Each chapter introduces a new technique and great projects to practice with!
Beginning knitters, cheer up. Now you can learn to knit exciting, amusing designs by Catherine Tough, known for her witty accessories. A section on getting started shows all the basics. Then it’s time to make stylish leg warmers, mitts, scarves, pillows, throws, and more, following step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Big needles make many projects fast; fun yarn combinations and clever, cute embellishments make them all hip.
* Fun and funky styles for beginning knitters!
* Cool, fun projects: leg warmers, mitts, scarves, pillows, throws--and lampshades!
* Each chapter introduces a new technique and great projects to practice with!
Beginning knitters, cheer up. Now you can learn to knit exciting, amusing designs by Catherine Tough, known for her witty accessories. A section on getting started shows all the basics. Then it’s time to make stylish leg warmers, mitts, scarves, pillows, throws, and more, following step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Big needles make many projects fast; fun yarn combinations and clever, cute embellishments make them all hip.
July 01, 2006
July Issue of MagKnits Released
The July issue of the online knitting magazine, MagKnits, was released today.
The issue includes:
- Wimbledon, by Alison Hansel, a sleeveless tank with a wide collar and deep slit neckline
- Summer Shawlette, by Sue Morgan, lace shawl with a frill edge
- Pixie, by Marjorie Brigham, a recycled woman's sweater turned into a girls sleeveless dress with gathered skirt
- Ballet Camisole, by Alexandra Virgiel, sleeveless tank with gathered sweetheart neckline
- Summer Nights, by Abi Flynn-Jones, sideways knitted cardigan with short row shaping for the waist and bust
See all the knitting patterns in the July Issue of MagKnits.
The issue includes:
- Wimbledon, by Alison Hansel, a sleeveless tank with a wide collar and deep slit neckline
- Summer Shawlette, by Sue Morgan, lace shawl with a frill edge
- Pixie, by Marjorie Brigham, a recycled woman's sweater turned into a girls sleeveless dress with gathered skirt
- Ballet Camisole, by Alexandra Virgiel, sleeveless tank with gathered sweetheart neckline
- Summer Nights, by Abi Flynn-Jones, sideways knitted cardigan with short row shaping for the waist and bust
See all the knitting patterns in the July Issue of MagKnits.
Vickie Howell's Free July Pattern
Vickie Howell of the popular DIY network's Knitty Gritty has posted her free pattern for the month of July.
The pattern is a crochet pillow cover called Meredeth named after Vickie's brother's girlfriend. The pattern calls for 20 inch by 20 inch pillow, random worsted weight yarn, and ribbon yarn.
Check out the free pillow cover crochet pattern, Meredeth, at Vickie's Web Site.
The pattern is a crochet pillow cover called Meredeth named after Vickie's brother's girlfriend. The pattern calls for 20 inch by 20 inch pillow, random worsted weight yarn, and ribbon yarn.
Check out the free pillow cover crochet pattern, Meredeth, at Vickie's Web Site.
Yarn Review - Lorna's Lace Shepherd Sport
100% Superwash Wool DK weight yarn
70 grams, 200 yards
Recommended Needle Size:US #4 (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 5 stitches per inch
Care Instructions: Care Machine wash and dry flat.
This is a super soft yarn in beautiful hand-dyed colorways. It would be great to use for sweaters, shawls, shrugs, and scarves. It is also a great yarn for making socks.
The colorway shown here is #12 Iris Garden. It is a great combination of purples and greens. This colorway is available in the entire line of Lorna's Lace yarns including Shepherd Worsted, Shepherd Sock and Shepherd Bulky as well as Wool Top, Revelation and Helen's Lace.
10 Top Knitting Books - 7/2/2006
1. Mason-Dixon Knitting
2. One Skein : 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
3. Knitting Rules! : The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks
4. Knitting Nature : 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature
5. Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
6. Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers
7. The Knitting Answer Book
8. Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns
9. Knitting Without Tears
10. The Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Two: Cables
2. One Skein : 30 Quick Projects to Knit and Crochet
3. Knitting Rules! : The Yarn Harlot's Bag of Knitting Tricks
4. Knitting Nature : 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature
5. Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook
6. Nicky Epstein's Knitted Flowers
7. The Knitting Answer Book
8. Socks Soar on Two Circular Needles: a Manual of Elegant Knitting Techniques and Patterns
9. Knitting Without Tears
10. The Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Two: Cables
Crochet me Errata
Crochet me, the online crochet magazine, has released an errata for the latest release of their crochet patterns.
Two of the patterns have updated instructions. They are:
Traveling Bags
Daisy Skirt
The corrections in the patterns are identified with orange text.
Two of the patterns have updated instructions. They are:
Traveling Bags
Daisy Skirt
The corrections in the patterns are identified with orange text.
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