Kitchener Stitch -- Feel the Fear and do it Anyway
Kitchener stitch, more simply known as grafting, beguiles many a knitter, but it's nothing to fear. Master this stitch for beautiful future socks and seams.
High-Tech Knitting with POLARTEC PolarKnit Yarn
The ultimate combination of cozy and warm, this revolutionary new yarn is perfect for knitting up fast and easy cold-weather gear for you and yours.
Planet Purl Puts the World at Knitters' Fingertips
Have you visited the Planet Purl site? If not, it's so worth a trip. Not only can you purchase all things nifty and knitty, but you can also interact with other knitters and crocheters all over the world.
What Do You Like to Knit? Simple to OMG!
Are you the type who plays it safe or would you describe yourself as overly ambitious? Do you knit to unwind or do you like to give yourself the kind of challenge that defies the possibilities of two needles and a ball of yarn? The trick for achieving a happy knitting life is striving for a balance—a creative challenge that offers some leisurely rewards. I struck my own knitting equilibrium after a long period of trial and error.
Confessions of a Polygamist Crafter
Somehow, I can never manage to remain faithful to my constant, beloved crafts. Can you?
Another Great Guy (or Boy) Project
Transformers, the 1980s toys that later starred in their own animated TV series, re-entered the public consiousness last year when their full-length movie came out. This cool, free knitting project takes appreciation for the characters to a new level.
Swatch in the Round--Faster!
Get your "real" knitting gauge in the round in about a third of the time it would take you to actually swatch in the round.
Felting for a Fuzzier Knit
Why would a sane person spend countless hours knitting a beautiful wool item and throw it into a washer full of scalding hot water? Don’t they know that it will shrink and become hopelessly matted? Yes, felting, that’s exactly what we want!
Feel Like Felting a Fish?
Create the perfect aquatic pet that needs no smelly food or messy tank cleanings. These fuzzy finned friends are a snap to knit and are fashioned from all the odd bits of surplus wool yarns you have been saving for a perfect little project just like this!
Ways to Knit and Crochet Together
The Lion Brand Notebook mentions some great ways to keep things inspired and fresh when knitting with a group.
Be Sweet Products...Everything From Sweet Knitting Patterns to Felted Rocks and Pebbles!
Visit this website for out-of-the-ordinary knitting patterns and other unusual fiber arts...like wonderful felted wool pebbles.
Annie Modesitt's Dreamy Knit Corset
This knitter has contributed to everything from Vogue Knitting to the Stitch 'n' Bitch books. Just take a look at this knit corset design to learn why she's so loved.
The Best-Kept Secret in the Knitting World: Craft Yarn Council of America
Improve your knitting skills, learn how to teach someone how to knit, and discover new ways to use your talent to give back to your community. Check out this underutilized resource to take your knitting to the next level.
How to Felt Sweaters
Felted thrift-store sweaters make great craft materials! Here are some tips to help you get the best results from felting in your washing machine.
Barbie Couture - A Cultural Icon Inspires an Exquisitely Knitted Wardrobe
Knitting transcends utility and function and feeds our desire to produce a tangible result of our artistic pursuits. We craft these treasures to share with family and friends and often for our own secret pleasure.
Knitty.com's Summer 2008 Issue is Out!
Get inspired for summer with the new issue from Knitty!
Shear Spirit: Ten Fiber Farms, Twenty Patterns and Miles of Yarn
Check out this great new knitting travel/pattern book!
I Must Have Died and Gone to Knitting Heaven - 2008 TNNA
The National Needlearts Association Wholesale market is a sight to behold.
Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan
America's favorite past time just got a whole lot sweeter. With some cool new program features, this year's TNNA annual Stitch N Pitch season is getting ready to swing.
Take Inventory of Your Knitting Toolbox
Having the right tools for a job can make all the difference. This is especially true for knitting. Take stock of your knitting toolbox to see whether you have what it takes to get the job done.
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