Saturday, February 12, 2011

Plymouth Heaven Plush Baby Yarn | Free Baby Blanket Patterns for Heaven Yarn

Plymouth Heaven Plush Baby Yarn | Free Baby Blanket Patterns for Heaven Yarn: "Materials: 4 balls Heaven, Size US 15 circular 24' needles
Size: approx. 24 x 24”
Loosely cast on 4 sts. Knit 2 rows.
Increase row: K2, *yo, knit to end.
Repeat increase row to 62 sts Work 1 row as: K1, k2tog, yo, knit to end.
Decrease row: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end.
Repeat decrease row until 5 sts remain.
Last decrease row: K1, k2tog, k2. Knit 1 row even. Bind off. Weave in all ends"

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Crafty Tortoise: Free Pattern

The Crafty Tortoise: Free Pattern: "Flower:

make magic circle, sc 5 around
in each stitch *ch 4, cluster 3 treble crochet, chain 4 join w/ sl st to next st.* repeat around
Fasten off and tuck in any loose ends."

Sunday, February 6, 2011

"A Knitting Superstar is an expert at making mistakes, as well as fixing them. She knows that a learning opportunity is behind every misstep, and that only through challenging her abilities can she grow as a knitter and as a person. She is also a great help to others - a calming, reassuring voice when her friends have questions and need knitting advice.

She knows how to set herself up for knitting success - how to measure gauge, pick the right size and shape of garments for her body, and how to add the right finishing touches to any project, so that it looks professional.

She can knit in the round, two-at-a-time, in fact - from the top-down, from the bottom-up, and every other which way, without getting lost or tangled. Her projects go fast, because she's streamlined her knitting technique. The horizons of knitting are open to her, because she knows how to learn."

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Knitter's Review Forums - Art or Craft, and what's the difference?

Knitter's Review Forums - Art or Craft, and what's the difference?: "'A laborer is one who makes something with his hands. A craftsman is one who makes something with his hands and mind. An artist is one who makes something with his hands, mind and heart.'"