October 12, 2009

Add Speed and Spice to Your Knitting with a Knitting Machine

If you like to knit and knit fast, consider purchasing a knitting machine. Whether you have loads of friends and family to knit for or you like to dedicate your time to knit for charity, knitting machines can give you...

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 2, 2009

Understanding Knitting Needles

The size of your knitting needles is crucial when knitting a project requires fitting and sizing. Many new knitters don't fully understand this and make the wrong choice when choosing knitting needles. Understand the "why" and "how" of needle sizing...

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

September 29, 2009

How to Knit the Perfect Chemo Cap

It may seem like a small matter to you, but learning how to knit the perfect chemo cap can mean the world to a cancer patient. These patients have special needs and making just the right cap that feels good...

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

September 7, 2009

Stitch Markers for Knitting -- How to Make and Use Them

If you love knitting, and personally, I don't see why everyone doesn't, you need to use stitch markers. Before I started using these handy little gadgets, I lost my stitches all the time. Once I learned how to use stitch...

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Posted by Nellie at 10:23 AM |

September 1, 2009

Knitting Supplies to Keep You Organized

If your knitting clutter is threatening to overtake your home, let some handy knitting supplies come to the rescue. By organizing your yarns, needles, and patterns, your hobby will continue to be a joy -- not a source of annoyance....

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

July 24, 2009

The Best Yarn for Your Next Baby Blanket Project?

Knitting a baby blanket is always a fun project -- quick and easy with beautiful results. Moms-to-be love them and they are great for knitting for charity. Of course, you want ot use the best yarn and find the best...

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

May 21, 2009

Think Big with Big Knitting Needles

Among the many pairs of knitting needles I've collected in anticipation of learning how to knit everything under the sun, I bought a pair of size 50, plastic needles. They're fourteen inches long. Those are some big needles! Have you...

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Posted by Kitty Doyle at 3:00 AM |

April 9, 2009

Fun Knitting Tools

Don't you just love to buy fun knitting tools? I know I do. Yes, some of them are necessary -- you really do need them -- and some are not so necessary, but we like them anyway. I bet if...

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Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

March 30, 2009

Knitting Bags to Carry Your Knitting Projects

Have you finally decided that carrying your knitting projects and supplies in shopping bags just won't cut it? Are you jamming everything in your cast-off diaper bag when you join your friends for a night of knitting, or into an...

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Posted by Kitty Doyle at 10:51 PM |

May 27, 2008

Make Gifts for Knitters in Your Life!

Knitters are always creative -- but when it comes to gifts for knitters, how can you channel that creative impulse? It can get tricky to find gifts for knitters. You want to be creative, but you don't want to give...

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Posted by Nellie at 7:49 AM |

October 6, 2006

Knitting Needles: A Style for Every Knitter

Different kinds of knitting needles: you can match your preference to the project Knitting needles come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, and as you become a more experienced knitter, it's a good idea to try out lots of different...

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Posted by Nellie at 11:07 AM |

October 3, 2006

Knitting Supplies: A Checklist

Get all your knitting supplies organized - easily and inexpensively! Knitting supplies include much more than just yarn -- although lots of THAT is pretty important -- and the more 'hooked' you are on knitting, the more knitting supplies you'll...

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Posted by Nellie at 5:28 PM |

October 2, 2006

Your Knitting Needle Case is Indispensable

9 things every knitter needs in a knitting needle case - besides the needles! As a knitter, a knitting needle case is an indispensable item in your repertoire of supplies. But a knitting needle case needs to hold a LOT...

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Posted by Nellie at 7:12 PM |

September 28, 2006

Confused About Circular Knitting Needles?

What every knitter ought to know about circular knitting needles Circular knitting needles are a staple in every experienced knitter's kit, but many new or somewhat experienced knitters have never tried them before. If you have never tried circular knitting...

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Posted by Nellie at 10:18 AM |

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