Moss Stitch Zigzag - Learn to Knit the Moss Stitch ZigzagUpdated: Sun May 11 23:05:00 2008
Moss stitch zigzag is a textured zigzag panel that's perfect for the vertical edges of a piece of repeated across a whole fabric, such as a sweater or vest. …
Stash Afghan Recipe - How to Knit a Basic Stash AfghanUpdated: Fri May 9 16:08:37 2008
A stash afghan is the perfect way to use up a bunch of odds and ends that are taking up space in your knitting storage. This basic recipe will show you how to knit a stash afghan no matter what siz…
Quaker Rib Afghan - Knit a Quaker Rib AfghanUpdated: Fri May 9 16:06:05 2008
This Quaker Rib afghan is super easy to knit and makes a nice warm throw for cool spring evenings. In the summer, it's a great picnic blanket. …
Classic Knits at Home - Review of Erika Knight's Classic Knits at Ho…Updated: Thu May 8 20:48:09 2008
Classic Knits at Home provides 15 lovely patterns for the home, with an emphasis on throws and pillows. The patterns are beautiful, some of them are quite easy and all of them are classics you'll l…
Stash Afghan - Knit a Child's Size Stash Afghan - StashaghanUpdated: Thu May 8 19:52:27 2008
A stash afghan is a fun way to use up a bunch of little bits of yarn. Knit one for a small friend or member of your family and it's sure to become his or her favorite blankie…
Loop Stitch - Learn to Knit the Loop StitchUpdated: Sun May 4 21:52:04 2008
Loop stitch is an interesting knitting stitch pattern that is a fun way to work a fringe-like element into a knitting project, or it can be used to make loops all over a piece of knitted fabric…
Knitting - Learn to Knit - Knitting PatternsUpdated: Fri May 2 20:39:59 2008
Have you always wanted to learn to knit but you thought it would be too difficult to do on your own? This site will help you learn to knit as well as provide you with free knitting patterns, instru…
Mother's Day KnitsUpdated: Thu May 1 22:05:57 2008
If you're looking for something to knit your mom (or mother-in-law, or any other mom in your life) for Mother's Day, her birthday, or any other holiday, these free knitting patterns are sure to ple…
Things I Learned from Knitting - Review of Stepahine Pearl-McPhee's …Updated: Mon Apr 28 21:22:57 2008
As usual, Stephanie Pearl-McPhee delivers tons of knitting wisdom, humor and heart in a little book that says what we all think about our craft but could never put so eloquently…
Loop Washcloth - How to Knit a Loop Stitch WashclothUpdated: Mon Apr 28 20:16:10 2008
Loop stitch is a fun way to make a loopy fabric sort of like you might see on bathmats, and it's a good way to embellish a washcloth to make it work more like a bath sponge…
Waving Rib - Learn to Knit Waving Rib StitchCreated: Mon Apr 28 00:41:24 2008
Waving rib stitch is a bit of an optical illusion because the knit stitches that form the rib look like they're undulating, but they're really not. This knitting stitch pattern is very easy to unde…
Kollage Delicious - Review of Kollage Yarns' Delicious Soy YarnCreated: Sat Apr 26 15:18:31 2008
We all know that eating soy is good for our bodies, but could knitting with soy be good for the planet? Kollage Yarns' Delicious may not save the planet, but it's still a lot of fun to work with…
Kollage Creamy - Review of Kollage's Creamy YarnCreated: Sat Apr 26 14:33:21 2008
You might not have thought it was possible to knit with milk, but these days just about anything is possible. Kollage's Creamy yarn is 80 percent milk and 20 percent cotton, giving it a fun, silky …
Hand Jive Nature's Palette Merino - Review of Hand Jive's Nature's P…Updated: Fri Apr 25 00:16:07 2008
Hand Jive makes a collection of beautiful yarns that are dyed by hand with natural dyestuffs and eco-friendly practices. Nature's Palette is a beauty of a yarn that will make you happy to embrace m…
Hand Jive Nature's Palette Green Sheep - Review of Hand Jive's Natur…Updated: Fri Apr 25 00:15:44 2008
Hand Jive's Nature's Palette Green Sheep Columbia Worsted is an organic wool yarn made mostly from the wool of Columbia sheep living in Montana. The wool is hearty, warm and the perfect thing for a…
Kollage Corntastic - Review of Kollage Yarns' CorntasticUpdated: Thu Apr 24 21:32:40 2008
Kollage Yarns has a wide variety of yarns made from alternative fibers, including two corn yarns. Corntastic has great stitch definition and is machine washable, making it versatile and fun. …
Kollage Cornucopia - Review of Kollage's CornucopiaUpdated: Wed Apr 23 20:16:40 2008
Cornucopia by Kollage is a 100 percent corn yarn that's actually itself a knit tube. Similar in behavior to a ribbon yarn and feels sort of like a cross between cotton and bamboo…
O-Wool Balance Yarn - Profile of O-Wool's Balance YarnUpdated: Wed Apr 23 19:36:37 2008
O-Wool's Balance yarn is a 50/50 organic cotton/organic merino wool blend that is easy to knit with and super-soft. It may in fact be the perfect balance of cotton, wool and sustainability…
O-Wool Classic - Profile of O-Wool's Classic Organic Wool YarnUpdated: Wed Apr 23 19:36:13 2008
O-Wool's Classic organic wool yarn is a true classic that you'll want to use to knit up sweaters, hats and scarves, all without the chemical residue often involved in conventional yarn production…
Kollage Hope - Profile of Kollage Yarns' Hope Organic CottonCreated: Tue Apr 22 22:34:55 2008
Kollage Yarn is known for its variety of eco-friendly and alternative fiber yarns. Hope is a 100 percent organic cotton yarn that may just become your go-to cotton yarn…
Hand Jive Knits - Interview with Darlene Hayes of Hand Jive KnitsCreated: Mon Apr 21 20:34:17 2008
Darlene Hayes of Hand Jive Knits is dedicated to producing eco-friendly yarn that's also wonderful to knit with. About talks with her about the importance of sustainable knitting and what goes into…
Linen Stitch - How to Knit the Linen StitchCreated: Mon Apr 21 19:20:30 2008
Linen stitch is a nice, firm knitting stitch pattern that looks similar to the woven fabric called linen. It's a great reversible pattern perfect for bags, scarves and just about anything else you …
What is Organic Yarn - What Makes a Yarn OrganicCreated: Fri Apr 18 20:27:24 2008
Many manufacturers are coming out with organic yarns these days. But what exactly does it mean to use organic yarn, and why would you want to?…
Washcloth Knitting PatternsUpdated: Thu Apr 17 21:20:06 2008
Everyone needs more washcloths and dishcloths, and these little projects are a great way to try out a new stitch pattern or decorate for the holidays. They make great gifts, too. …
Mason-Dixon Knitting - Review of Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne's Mason…Created: Thu Apr 17 20:37:40 2008
The Mason Dixon knitters are well loved in the world of Internet knitters, and the book Mason-Dixon Knitting brings some of the cross-country pals' passion for knitting and sharing with each other …
Braid Cable - How to Knit a Braid CableUpdated: Tue Apr 15 19:51:01 2008
The instructions for the Braid Cable look confusing, but it's really an elegant and relatively easy cable pattern once you get the hang of it. …
Double Basket Pattern - How to Knit the Double Basket PatternCreated: Mon Apr 14 20:31:23 2008
Double Basket is a really cool knitting stitch pattern that is full of texture. The undulating ribs make this stitch really interesting to knit and to look at on finished projects…
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