Latest Beginner Knitting Tips

Summer-time knitting! (by Aubrey Mayes) Summer-time knitting! (by Aubrey Mayes)

      It’s that time of year again! Yes- summer! Know what that means?... 

Have you tried loom knitting yet – part 2? (by Jen Chambers) Have you tried loom knitting yet – part 2? (by Jen Chambers)

Since Christmas is right around the corner, you might want to start now and try some... 

Have you tried loom knitting yet – part 1?  (by Jen Chambers) Have you tried loom knitting yet – part 1? (by Jen Chambers)

It’s a whole lot of fun. Sure it looks a little spooky and doesn’t resemble your... 

Going green! (by Jenifer Rank) Going green! (by Jenifer Rank)

Over the past few years, it seems as if everyone is “Going Green”… current... 

Shrug This! Pattern Review (by Jenifer Rank) Shrug This! Pattern Review (by Jenifer Rank)

This pattern comes from the “One Skein Wonders” collection and is super easy... 

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Crochet Articles & Videos

I’ve never met a skein I didn’t like! (by Debra Stuckey) I’ve never met a skein I didn’t like! (by Debra Stuckey)

I have never met a skein of yarn I didn’t like! There are so many beautiful... 

How to Triple Crochet (video by Carissa Haning) How to Triple Crochet (video by Carissa Haning)

Do you crochet?  How about a triple crochet stitch?  This instructional video teaches... 

Cotton Craze…Great Handmade Gifts (by Natalie Badolato) Cotton Craze…Great Handmade Gifts (by Natalie Badolato)

I’ve recently moved which forced me to pack my ever growing supply of craft materials.... 

Crochet Patterns & Abbreviations (by Debra Stuckey) Crochet Patterns & Abbreviations (by Debra Stuckey)

While teaching crochet one thing I have encountered over and over is hearing “I... 

How to Double Crochet (video by Carissa Haning) How to Double Crochet (video by Carissa Haning)

Do you know how to crochet?  How about how to do a double crochet stitch?  This... 

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Latest Advanced Knitting Tips

In the Shadows (by Jen Chambers) In the Shadows (by Jen Chambers)

Have you discovered Shadow knitting yet?  It’s a lot of fun and makes... 

Fixing a tight cast-on (by Ina Gilmore) Fixing a tight cast-on (by Ina Gilmore)

For the longest time, I had trouble knitting socks.  I’d cast on and the cast-on... 

Beautiful Basketweave (by Aubrey Mayes) Beautiful Basketweave (by Aubrey Mayes)

One of my favorite stitch combos is the Basket-weave Stitch. I couldn’t... 

Four Fabulous Tricks for Knitting in the Round (by Robyn Devine) Four Fabulous Tricks for Knitting in the Round (by Robyn Devine)

It may seem like an advanced move, but knitting in the round can be mastered... 

This Way or That Way? (by Jen Chambers) This Way or That Way? (by Jen Chambers)

Ever decide you want to work your favorite texture pattern while you are working... 

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We Love Yarn

Yarn Review: Patons SWS  – Way better than Tofu! (by Jen Chambers) Yarn Review: Patons SWS – Way better than Tofu! (by Jen Chambers)

Decided to try and felt using Patons SWS yarn.  It’s 70% Wool, 30% Soy, so I thought... 

PLARN!!! (by Aubrey Mayes) PLARN!!! (by Aubrey Mayes)

I recently purchased a wonderful book titled “AwareKnits” by pro knitter Vickie... 

Yarn Review: Southwest Trading Company Tofutsies Solid (by Michele Grim) Yarn Review: Southwest Trading Company Tofutsies Solid (by Michele Grim)

Southwest Trading Company’s Tofutsies is my favorite sock yarn.  It knits... 

Red Heart’s Eco-Ways Recycled Blend (by Jenifer Rank) Red Heart’s Eco-Ways Recycled Blend (by Jenifer Rank)

  Red Heart’s Eco Ways Recycled Blend Yarn Review   70% acrylic, 30% recycled... 

Yarn Review: Bamboo Ewe (by Michele Grim) Yarn Review: Bamboo Ewe (by Michele Grim)

Yarn Review: Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller “Bamboo Ewe”    55% viscose... 

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All About Fibre, Spinning & Weaving

Got Tri-loom? (by Pamela Kelly) Got Tri-loom? (by Pamela Kelly)

Start by getting a loom and some of your extra yarn because next month we will start weaving!  If... [Read more of this review]

Don’t you kill the bunny? (by Jennifer Green) Don’t you kill the bunny? (by Jennifer Green)

…and other angora questions We just got back from our County Fair. It’s a week of fun and time... [Read more of this review]

Weaving on a Tri-loom can be FUN! (by Pamela Kelly) Weaving on a Tri-loom can be FUN! (by Pamela Kelly)

You do not need a whole lot of equipment to make a beautiful piece of woven fabric.  You do not need... [Read more of this review]

A sheep unto its own (by Sandy Ryan) A sheep unto its own (by Sandy Ryan)

Have you ever wondered where a wool path less traveled may lead you? What elusive fiber and fleece awaits?... [Read more of this review]

Twist & Shout! (by Erika Purcell) Twist & Shout! (by Erika Purcell)

No not dancing..twisting fiber.   Making yarn.  I promised myself 2010 would be the year I learned... [Read more of this review]

Introduction to Tri-Looms (by Pamela Kelly) Introduction to Tri-Looms (by Pamela Kelly)

I have been crocheting and knitting for the better part of my life. However, I now primarily spend my... [Read more of this review]

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Knitting Tips For Guys

Knitting with wood, sticks & branches (by Knitting Doc) Knitting with wood, sticks & branches (by Knitting Doc)

My fifth birthday was quickly approaching. He kept calling them “knitting needles.” Some... [Read more of this review]

The Manly Art of Knitting (video) The Manly Art of Knitting (video)

This is a witty documentary called The Manly Art of Knitting.  Here is an interesting video about men... [Read more of this review]

Knit Like a Man – The Long-Tail Cast On (video) Knit Like a Man – The Long-Tail Cast On (video)

David shows you how to cast on for your knitting with the long-tail method. So grab a needle and some... [Read more of this review]

Real Men Knit (video) Real Men Knit (video)

What is a “Real Man”? Is it a guy who plays football, drinks beer & belches freely?... [Read more of this review]

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