Start Here - Beginner Knitting Tips

Keeping Kids Warm (by Donna Atkinson-Wilson) Keeping Kids Warm (by Donna Atkinson-Wilson)

We as a group of women are widows, retired, seniors, disabled or people who just... 

Super Scarves! (by Aubrey Mayes) Super Scarves! (by Aubrey Mayes)

In 2012, something will happen that has never happened before. My hometown of Indianapolis,... 

What can you knit for Christmas? (by Ina Gilmore) What can you knit for Christmas? (by Ina Gilmore)

I don’t know about you, but the Christmas presents I remember most are not the... 

How do you make Christmas stockings? (by Ina Gilmore) How do you make Christmas stockings? (by Ina Gilmore)

When my friend Erika asked if I could design a Christmas stocking, I thought,... 

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Get Organized With Gypsy Knitterz

Time to switch ‘em up (by Debbie Purcell) Time to switch ‘em up (by Debbie Purcell)

It’s that time of year again.  It is for those of us in the northern hemisphere. ... 

Fall Knit A Long Pattern Now Available! Fall Knit A Long Pattern Now Available!

Gypsy’s Market Bag Pattern   For those of you not subscribed to our Facebook... 

Knitting in Public (by Deb Wunder) Knitting in Public (by Deb Wunder)

Since I knit (and crochet) in public a lot, I am often asked why I knit and crochet. ... 

The Needle Abyss The Needle Abyss

My apartment is littered with knitting needles. I have a single DPN on the desk,... 

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Advanced Knitting Tips & Tricks

Year of Stash Socks 2011 Challenge (by Deb Wunder) Year of Stash Socks 2011 Challenge (by Deb Wunder)

Since I knit (and crochet) in public a lot, I am often asked why I knit and crochet. ... 

Knit Intarsia (by Connie Johnston) Knit Intarsia (by Connie Johnston)

Knit Intarsia: Intarsia is actually a woodworking term, where it refers to inlaying... 

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... 

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Don't You Just Love Yarn?

Tips For Using Handspun Novelty Yarns (by Jennifer Green) Tips For Using Handspun Novelty Yarns (by Jennifer Green)

It’s gorgeous, but what do I do with it? …OR… Tips for using those... 

Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid! (video by Michele Grim) Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid! (video by Michele Grim)

Michele demonstrates the art of coloring yarn using Kool-Aid. She provides a step-by-step... 

Jelly Yarns (by Kathleen G) Jelly Yarns (by Kathleen G)

  Jelly Yarn® • 100% vinyl •  Fine Jelly Yarn 85 yds , Bulky Jelly... 

The Fiber Files (by Aubry Mayes) The Fiber Files (by Aubry Mayes)

It is my opinion that every yarn crafter should have what I call the Fiber Files.... 

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Spinning, Weaving & Fiber

A New Spin On My Favorite Yarn (by Sandy Ryan) A New Spin On My Favorite Yarn (by Sandy Ryan)

This week found me with a spinning wheel malfunction. I am by no means good at changing my ways so the... [Read more of this review]

Weaving is fun!  (by Pamela Kelly) Weaving is fun! (by Pamela Kelly)

Start by tying a slip knot in the end of a skein of yarn and secure it to the corner nail on the left... [Read more of this review]

A Sheep Runs Through It  …(by Sandy Ryan) A Sheep Runs Through It …(by Sandy Ryan)

Before our sheep grow up to be the wonderful sheep they are today, many arrive as orphans or bottle lambs.... [Read more of this review]

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]

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Crochet Tips & Videos

Is it Knitting or Crochet? (by Debbie Stuckey) Is it Knitting or Crochet? (by Debbie Stuckey)

This form of crochet is called broomstick lace. Having been around for many years this technique was... [Read more of this review]

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 yarn textures and colors. ... [Read more of this review]

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 those who want... [Read more of this review]

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. It wasn’t... [Read more of this review]

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