Spinning Alpaca Yarns

If you’re searching for free leg warmer patterns, you’ve come to the right place. Winter is upon us and there is lots of time to make a pair of knitted leg warmers to keep your legs toasty when you’re out walking or in exercise class. I’m headed to a yoga retreat next month and thought I’d knit some to take along so I went searching for the perfect easy pattern. Many leg warmer patterns are simple and quick to make, requiring only basic knitting knowledge so they are great for beginning knitters. I’ll add some other patterns here too for more advanced knitters because you can also make your leg warmers in cable stitching or other more intricate patterns.

Sweet Shawlettes, 25 Irresistible Patterns for Knitting Cowls, Capelets, and More, is a recently published book of beautiful and fashionable knitting patterns by designer Jean Moss. If you want something special beyond the usual shawls and cowls, this book is for you. Sweet Shawlettes by Jean Moss just recently was published this January, 2012 and would make a unique addition to your knitting library. I would recommend it for either intermediate or advanced knitters.

What’s new in dishcloth patterns for the past year? Find free pattern links. Knitted dishcloth patterns are a fun and easy way to begin. Dishcloths are great for the beginner, quick to knit up for gifts and offer an endless variety of colors and patterns.

Do you have a knitting resolution for 2012? If you do, please feel free to share and read what my resolutions for Spinning Alpaca yarns are for the new year.