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July 2024 Club Reveal!

Andrea Rangel,
It’s time to reveal the July club yarn and knitting pattern! Click to see the Turkey Tail Cowl and learn about the pattern.

Free Downloadable August 2024 Calendar

Nick Hagen,
Happy August! We have your free monthly calendar wallpapers. Enjoy these August 2024 wallpaper images (free download for you!) How to get the Wallpaper: To get the free downloadable calendar background of your choice (smart phones, tablets, or desktop computers), simply click on the image of your c…

Tips for Crafting Adorable Baby Knits

Angeles R,
Knitting or crocheting for babies is one of the most delightful projects you can undertake. Not only are baby knits quick to make, but they’re also endlessly cute and practical. This post is for everyone: seasoned knitters and beginners alike. These essential tips will ensure your baby knit gifts a…

[REVIEW] Southern Skeins July 2024 Sock Weight Box

Jenny Hats,
Get 10% off your Southern Skeins subscription box when you use my referral link Grab your Southern Skeins 2024 Yarn Advent today! Full disclosure: I get a kickback for every referral, but am more than happy to refer this subscription box to anyone who's interested because it's so fun! SHOW NOTES Li…

Knitting Stitch #23

lilia Vanini,
Let’s learn Knitting Stitch #23, cardigan or sweater? this incredible lace stitch will be just gorgeous on any garment! delicate … Read More The post Knitting Stitch #23 appeared first on LiliaCraftParty .

How to knit an afterthought heel

Norman,
A step-by-step pattern for knitting an afterthought heel; plus a super smart alternative you can use for mending. The afterthought heel is unique among all heel patterns in knitting for two reasons: First of all, it allows you to continue a pattern uninterrupted in the direction of the heel. This m…

Day Zero

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee,
I’m sitting at my desk, and it’s “Day Zero” for the bike rally, which is what Ken calls Packing Day. That’s the day before departure, the day that we show up with all the worldly goods we’ll need for the … Continue reading →

Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 22

George Cullen,
It’s Laine time and the autumn Issue 22 is coming out on the 30th August and we can’t wait. Laine 22 is titled Aalto after […] The post Yarn Pairings for Laine Issue 22 appeared first on The Knit with attitude Blog .

The Panama Canal

Beth Brown-Reinsel,
Today I am dreaming of the cruise I will be taking next year, from November 17-Dec. 4, 2025.  When I passed through the Canal in 2002, it was as it had always been since 1914: two lanes wide.  Since then, the Canal has undergone an expansion project, completed in 2016, adding more locks!  The man-m…

Construction Workers???

Meg,
This week, the cast talks about the different types of sweater construction and what we like and don't like about them. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each type - top down, bottom up, pieced, seamless, raglan, the list goes on! - and our personal experiences knitting each. The po…

Welcome to Wharf Street…

Elizabeth Smith,
I’m excited to tell you about a brand new design of mine that I just published today! Introducing Wharf Street, a worsted-weight, seamless pullover vest featuring a textured ‘box stitch’ patterning. This piece has been in the works since last December so I’m thrilled to finally have it ready for yo…

It Takes Two

George Cullen,
Do you also get an idea of what you want to knit and once that idea is implanted you cannot shake it? Even if you […] The post It Takes Two appeared first on The Knit with attitude Blog .

There’s Still Time!

Jenny Wilcock,
Have you started yarn crawling yet? If not, there’s still time! You have until Saturday, August 10th to join in the fun. The purpose of the Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl is to get knitters up and down Hwy 287 acquainted with the yarn shops in our area. They each have a different personality and s…

Stella Crop Top – Free Crochet Pattern

Jagoda,
Are you on the lookout for a fresh and stylish summer crochet project? The Stella Crop Top by Jade... The post Stella Crop Top – Free Crochet Pattern appeared first on Wool Patterns .

Mystery Blanket Club 2024: post 7, August

Debbie Abrahams,
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE SEVENTH INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY BLANKET CLUB! And with summer seemingly well underway here in Nottingham and the promise of some sustained good weather over the next few weeks, I’ve been enjoying some outdoor knitting in the sunshine. The school holidays have just be…