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2 Small Finishes and a BOM
noreply@blogger.com (Rosemary Dickinson),
I just finished this little snowman cross stitch ornament top. It's in the new Christmas issue from Just Cross Stitch. They have a ton of cute projects. It's hard to pick which one to make. I haven't been able to buy it in stores yet. I borrowed it from the library on my Libby app. I'm glad I got t…

Mystery Cushion Club 2024: post 5, October - the final instalment!
Debbie Abrahams,
WELCOME TO THE FINAL INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY CUSHION CLUB! After five months of mystery knitting and lots of exciting challenges along the way, we are now at the end of this year’s project. And in this final instalment alongside the last panel to knit – the Upper Back Panel – the title of th…

How to Care for your Knitwear
Angeles R,
Now that sweater weather is here, it’s time to dust off those favourite jumpers, cardigans, and shawls and get cosy. There’s just something about reaching for a beloved knit that feels like catching up with an old friend – whether it's that snuggly jumper you knitted last winter or the cardigan tha…

Fast and Easy Witch Hat Free Knitting Pattern
The Knitting Times,
Halloween is fast approaching, and for those of use who like to dress up, a quick to knit witch or wizard hat may be just what we are looking for. This free knitting pattern will work for a witch as well as a wizard, and will fit an average adult or older child/teenager. The hat [...]

Turkey Themed Knitting Patterns
Sarah White,
There aren’t a lot of knitting patterns out there that are specific to Thanksgiving. I’ve done a roundup of turkey knitting patterns before, and I checked in on Ravelry and didn’t find a lot that is new since then, but … Read More ...

The Taxonomy of Spindles: Spindle Styles & Their Best Uses
Diana Twiss,
In early 2000, I learned how to make yarn on a wheel through resources, support, and guidance offered by my local textile guild – the Langley Weavers and Spinners (British ... The post The Taxonomy of Spindles: Spindle Styles & Their Best Uses appeared first on SweetGeorgia Yarns .

Two Big Steps Forward
Joe Wilcox,
After the mishaps from the helical sock I was making last week, I was grateful to be able to take two big steps forward. Felted Clogs Finished – Two Big Steps Forward Don’t get me wrong, I was really loving the fabric that I was creating with the latest sock project. The 1-round striping of two ver…

Noro Ito
Julie (noreply@blogger.com),
Mr. FedEx brought us a box on Friday with 7 brand new colours of Noro Ito. I photographed the balls and they are available online and in the store. My favourite pattern for Ito is Andrea Mowry’s Nightshift. You need one ball each of two colours. I put together some new combinations. This is the Mys…

Made In Yorkshire
The Twisted Yarn,
Hello, my Fine Fibrous Friends! I have news. That post I published a few weeks ago about my recent trip to Stylecraft’s mill in Yorkshire? I can now reveal the most important reason for that visit – fun though it was to discuss wildlife ponds and debate politics and catch up with yarn-loving friend…

An Ode To Squash
Rachel Bearn,
And why you really shouldn't throw that pumpkin away

Beautiful Knitters – Beautiful Mistakes
MayaB,
After finishing the body of one of the sweaters I’ve been bragging about lately, appeared a ‘thing’ that completely took me by surprise, I did […] The post Beautiful Knitters – Beautiful Mistakes appeared first on The Knit with attitude Blog .

Sierra Crochet Scarf Pattern
Underground Crafter,
Since I’ve moved to Vermont, I’ve been wearing scarves for a greater percentage of the year, and I’ve also been wearing more scarves during the day since I’m often moving between buildings while at work. The Sierra Scarf is my latest free crochet scarf pattern, and I can’t wait to wear it! It’s lig…

8 Best Online Yarn Stores (2024)
knitgrammer,
The best online yarn shops in 2022. The post 8 Best Online Yarn Stores (2024) appeared first on Knitgrammer .

What Maya Knits – Two at Once
MayaB,
Most know that I am a slow knitter, as in sloth pace slow. I can be quick if I have to, I used to be […] The post What Maya Knits – Two at Once appeared first on The Knit with attitude Blog .

AffiKNITy Retreat 2025!
Patty Lyons,
SAVE THE DATE!! – April 24 – 27, 2025   UPDATE (10/26): SOLD OUT. Please join the wait list. New […] The post AffiKNITy Retreat 2025! appeared first on Patty Lyons | Knitting Teacher .

Those Pesky Numbers: Weaving Yarn Counts
Laura Fry,
New weavers sometimes have a bit of a challenge coming to grips with the numbering systems (yarn counts) used to identify their yarns. In knitting, word descriptions are used, but ... The post Those Pesky Numbers: Weaving Yarn Counts appeared first on SweetGeorgia Yarns .

How to knit a sloped bind-off
Norman,
A step-by-step tutorial on bind-off without stairs and a perfect slope There are two big issues with a standard bind-off. You can only ever use it at the beginning of a row but not at the end. On top of that, you also have to knit into each stitch before you pass them over. Thus, ... Read More The …