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January 30, 2007

HOW TO - Make a Yarn Winder from Tinkertoys

Crafting Jen has ingeniously created a yarn winder with children's tinker toys. Jen says, "Another great thing about using Tinkertoys, too - these are wooden parts that are intended for children to play with. As such, they are extremely smooth and well finished. Not a chance in the world that your yarn will catch on a rough spot!" Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 30, 2007 08:21 AM
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January 29, 2007

A Closer Look: Etsy Winter - Cactus Mittenettes

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Cactus Mittenettes

You'd never guess it, but these lovely cactus mittenettes were dreamed up on a Gallic pillow. Sylvie lives in the French Alps, not the Southwest United States, but she does a great job of conjuring up ghostly cactus silhouettes. She also makes some quirky and quite lovely patterns, which she sells on her blog, Chez Plum (download her fabulous free pattern for summer sandals to while away the hours before good weather!). Or, you can buy her Vroomies (crocheted automobile toys), mittenettes, baby booties, etc., on her etsy shop.

Arwen: How did you first get involved with crafting?
Sylvie: It's as if I've always been crafting. I always loved to make thing as a kid: went to a pottery class, spent hours dreaming in front of my local craft supplies shop, knit, sewed stuff for my dolls. Then later as a student I started to knit again. Hats, all sorts of crazy hats for my friends ... and then my friends' friends ... that's when I started feeling like a "designer" although I never dared to aks for more than the actual cost of yarn at the time !

Arwen: Why mittenettes?
Sylvie: I've wanted to make mittenettes for quite a while, collected all sorts of pictures and links ... and as usual, ended up designing my own "perfect" ones based on the pattern I'm currently working on. They're so quick to make they're really a rewarding project, especially whith a baby and toddler at home.

Arwen: How did you learn to knit?
Sylvie: I guess my grandmother taught me when I was 8 or 10 ...

Arwen: What inspires you?
Sylvie: Many things. I browse a lot, cut images in magazines ... and suddenly ideas pop up in my head and I write it down in a little sketchbook ... A lot of my designs are inspired by ideas in 3D for garments/accessories. The pleasure for me is to translate that idea into a choice of stitches and techniques to give the best rendition using either knitting or crochet.

Arwen: What's one tip you'd give to other crafters?
Sylvie: Trust your own visions !

Arwen: What are your favorite crafting books/magazines/websites?
Sylvie: I live in France, so I don't have access to most "usual" books and mags. These days I love my Happy Hooker though, and always keep an eye on Craftster and Wists to see what other people are up to...

Arwen: What are some of your most important influences?
Sylvie: Yarn. More often than not I'll look at a skein of yarn and wonder what would be the best use for it. You really don't want to look at my stash ... Friends say it looks like an actual yarn store !

Posted by Arwen O'Reilly | Jan 29, 2007 06:34 PM
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New Knitty Gritty Episodes Feb 1-19 on HGTV

Starting this Thursday, Feb 1st through Feb 19th HGTV will be featuring all new episodes of Knitty Gritty hosted by Vickie Howell. Yes that's right, Knitty Gritty will be new and on every day! Find out more from Vickie's blog the full schedule of episodes. Link.

Related:
Vickie Howel's West Coast Tour Info Jan 30 - Feb 4 - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 29, 2007 02:40 PM
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January 24, 2007

Knit Squid iPodCozy

From Phil@MAKE:

Here's a fun quick knitting project. A squid shaped iPod cozy! [via] - Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 24, 2007 01:05 PM
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January 23, 2007

1970 K-Tel Knitter Commercial

Watch this 1970's commerical for a knitting/crochet instrument called the "K-Tel Knitter". This does look kinda amazing, no? Looks like a fast way to knit too. Has anyone ever gotten one of these off ebay or played with one as a kid? If so, please post a comment! We'd love to know. (Note: Announcers voice is a bit loud and annoying.) Thanks Marie! [ via ]

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 23, 2007 02:24 PM
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HOW TO - Knit a Tree House

Author Cat Bodhi shows you how to knit a sturdy treehouse by knitting rope. Thanks Brian! [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 23, 2007 12:14 PM
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January 22, 2007

Knitty Gritty Knit In on Super Bowl Sunday

If you aren't into football and can find yourself an extra TV in the house that's not turned on to the Superbowl game on Sunday, Feb 4th, then join in the fun with Vickie Howell's Knitty Gritty Knit In. Tune in from 5pm-11pm ET for a marathon of Knitty Gritty on the DIY Network. Vickie will also be blogging LIVE all evening! Fun! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 22, 2007 03:24 PM
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Knittin' Kitten

Just something to smile over this Monday morning... A bit of knitting and kitty inspiration from Cute Overload. If she had tiny needles in her paw, I'd probably cry from all the cuteness. [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 22, 2007 11:10 AM
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January 19, 2007

Subway Pocket Mittens

Looks like knitter Colleen Meagher of the Subway Knitter is getting lots of press from her useful invention, the Charlie Card pocket mitten (Boston subway's new card system). Now Colleen needs only to pass her hand near the turnstile in order to gain entry. No more searching for cards in her bag or pocket! Thanks thraceknits for sending this in. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 19, 2007 06:20 PM
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January 17, 2007

Knit Capelet Pattern

Julsey723 on craftster.org has a cute knit capelet pattern she wrote. It looks like a fun quick project. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 17, 2007 11:42 AM
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January 12, 2007

Knit Purse Pattern

Midnight Knitter has a pattern for a stylishy knit purse, the Via Mala Rectangle Purse. The size is perfect for your knitting projects or for taking it around town. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 12, 2007 02:09 PM
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Wrist Warmer Pattern Generator

Knitting News Cast has a cool wrist pattern where you can generate a pattern to make your own customized wrist warmers. Just enter in the circumference of your wrist, the gauge, and your needle size, and volia!! -- a special pattern made just for you. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 12, 2007 09:03 AM
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January 11, 2007

Vintage Knit and Crochet Dresses circa 1968

Cathy of California brings a daily dose of vintage inspiration. Today she show's off two beautiful knit and crochet dresses done on location at la fonda del sol in NY. She also talks about a new exhibit by textile designer Alexander Girard going on now at the SFMOMA. Read more on Cathy's blog. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 11, 2007 03:10 PM
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HOW TO - Make a Felted Camera Case

Miki of Domesticity and Other Things has posted a cool tutorial on how to knit and felt a camera case. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 11, 2007 01:03 PM
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HOW TO - Find the Right Knitting Tension

The Purl Bee has one of the best tutorials I've ever seen on how to get your knitting tension correct on your knitting projects. The section on adjusting tension is filled with essential tips all knitters should read. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Jan 11, 2007 11:27 AM
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