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May 3, 2007

Knit Shopping Bag

Beth at Yarn Demon has a pattern to knit this net shopping bag which is perfect to carry your groceries. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 3, 2007 05:40 PM
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Cloudy with a Chance of Knit Raindrops

Anna of Mochimochi never ceases to amaze me with her cute knit toys. Here's this cool looking knit cloud with little raindrops which is what it feels like right now in San Francisco. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 3, 2007 04:31 PM
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Mr. Dangly Knit Monkey

Make this cool looking knitted monkey called Mr. Dangly by spyderbaby on craftster.org. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 3, 2007 11:31 AM
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Ada June - Knit Flower Hat

Spring patterns are up on Mag Knits and this Ada June hat pattern by Stephanie Salomone is especially sweet lookin' as flowers are blooming everywhere. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 3, 2007 07:32 AM
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May 2, 2007

Knit Jollyfish Pattern

Julie at knittingjuju has a free pattern chart to knit this jollyfish pattern onto a hat or anything else you like.

Julie writes:

Piloting pirate ships at full speed in northern waters can really chill your ears. Plus, once the pirate population increases, the global warming should decrease, making it even more necessary for a warm woolly hat. For John the Geologist.

For the free pattern chart go to the knittingjuju site here. - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 2, 2007 05:13 PM
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Knit What I Want - Knit Artist Kimberley Elderton

Kath at Whip Up has a great post about knit artist Kimberley Elderton who creates such fun things as knitted profiteroles (who can resist knit dessert?) and a knit iPod (pictured above). You can check out her current project, a knitted PS3 console via her flickr photos and her blog.[ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 2, 2007 02:39 PM
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Spool Knitting with Beads

Katherine of Own Two Hands has a cool post on her spool knitting with beads inspired by Diane of CraftyPod's recent spool knitting which we posted about here. Looks beautiful! [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 2, 2007 02:08 PM
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Totoro Knit Baby Hat

Hello Yarn has a free pattern to knit this cute baby hat of one of my favorite anime characters Totoro. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 2, 2007 11:00 AM
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May 1, 2007

DIY Sock Blocker

Little Sesame Knits has a tutorial on making a DIY sock blocker. She writes, "I've always wanted some sock blockers, but was a bit skeptical about paying $20-30 for one... If you're like me, try these... they are really easy to make and cost me a dollar. " Thanks Leigh! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | May 1, 2007 11:31 AM
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April 30, 2007

Knitted Monster Pattern

Heather Rupe created this furry, one-eyed knitted monster pattern and you can make one too by downloading the free PDF pattern. Join the other knitters who are making this too by visiting the Monster Knitalong and document your own knit monster project. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 30, 2007 02:03 PM
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DIY Flower Loom

Learn how to make your own flower loom with this tutorial by Candace at Crafty Daisies. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 30, 2007 01:14 PM
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April 27, 2007

Giant Knitted Glove / Chair Cozy

Knit.1 points to this amazing project by Amy of Needles and Hooks. She's knitted a giant glove for chair that's shaped like a big hand which I guess will make you feel like you're sitting on King Kong's hand or something like that. Anyway, wacky chair aside, the giant glove rocks! [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 27, 2007 11:02 AM
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April 25, 2007

Participate in the Hokie Healing Project in Memory of Virginia Tech Victims

Miki writes:

Mosiac Yarn Shop is Blacksburg, VA's local yarn shop where college kids hang out to knit is hosting a "Hokie Healing" charity knit. The goal is to collect 8x8 crochet or knit squares in Hokie Colors (maroon, orange) to give to the victim's families. Blankets will be made out of the squares for a cherished keepsake and memory of Virginia Tech.
We ask for all participation elsewhere and stress that nice fibers be sent.

For more information check out the Mosaic Yarn Shop site here. - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 25, 2007 12:45 PM
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HOW TO - Take Detailed Photos of your Knitting or Crochet

Ever get frustrated when you try to take photos of your projects and they never show up quite how they do in real life? From WikiKnitting comes this great tutorial on how to construct a cardboard light box to shoot your knitting or crochetin the best light so you can clearly see all the stitches. I love the photo comparisons that show you flash vs. no flash, macro mode on or off, and manual mode on or off. This is the perfect photography resource and a thrify solution to a DIY lightbox. Thanks E.B.! Link.

Related:
Testing Flash Settings on Yarn Color and Cables - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 25, 2007 09:20 AM
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April 23, 2007

Three Knit Hats: R2D2, Pretty Fair-Isle, and Cabled Baby Hat

Thanks to Ansley of Bleu Arts for pointing us to these three cute knit hat patterns for today. Here's a cute R2D2 hat for the little Star Wars fan by So Much Yarn, So Little Time. Link.

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Next, this Red Light Special pattern by Brooklyntweed has a cool-looking fair-aisle pattern. Link.

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Finally, for a fun baby gift project, try your hand at delicate cabling by making this sweet cabled baby hat by Knitting Box. The orange sherbet color is perfect too! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Apr 23, 2007 01:03 PM
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