Spinning Alpaca Yarns

Knitted slippers make a wonderful holiday gift – or make some for yourself! Find links to free knitted slipper patterns and resources here.

I’ve chosen easy beginner triangle shawl patterns for this article. There are dozens to choose from but these were my favorites among the free patterns available.

Replace your plastic bags with a knitted market tote bag you’ve made yourself. Here are some free resources for knitted bag patterns large enough to take to the Farmer’s Market.

Spring has nearly arrived and just because the weather is warmer, is no reason to stop knitting and wearing scarves. Here are some ideas and links to lightweight scarf knitting patterns that will add a fashionable touch to any warm weather outfit.

My tea pot needed a tea cozy to keep it warm on a cold winter afternoon. I found some wonderful free patterns for tea cozies which I share in this article. If you’ve made a tea cozy or love your afternoon tea, I’d love to hear from you.

Cowls are a beautiful fashion accessory and I’ve found dozens of free patterns to share. Cowls can be thick, bulky and warm or light, airy and lacy. Cowls can also be just large enough to make your neck and shoulders cozy or they can be made longer, like an infinity scarf, and wrap around your neck more than once.

Infinity scarves are very popular right now and if you’re tired of knitting the same old scarf patterns, an infinity scarf will give you a new and interesting pattern to create a beautiful piece. Find some tips and links to several free infinity scarf patterns.

The newest edition of The Knitter’s Companion, with 5 hours of DVD instructional tutorials, is due out in November. This book will make a great gift for any knitter on your list or use it as a handy reference for your own knitting library. Pre-Order your copy from Amazon.com and save.

Keep your hands warm and cozy this winter. Dozens of fingerless glove knitting patterns to download for free. There are some made on knifty knitter looms, some YouTube videos and some quick and easy patterns.

Make unique embellishments of felted shapes to add to your knitted pieces or make beautiful felted yarn jewelry. Most patterns are very quick and easy and make great gifts. Lots of links and resources for felted jewelry.