When I make a purchase, if I can also benefit a charity, it means my money goes twice as far. If you buy a lot of yarn, or you’re looking for yarn for a new project, consider buying from one of these companies which donate money from your purchases .If you know of a site which donates to charity through purchases, please let me know and I’ll add it to my list.
Once you learn the basic technique for knitting with beads, you can apply it to pretty much any pattern if your yarn is small enough to thread the beads onto. If you’re using embroidery thread or even wire, knitted jewelry is particularly suitable for bead knitting. Here are some free resources, books and videos available on bead knitting.
If you want to learn to knit or if you are an advanced knitter looking for a way to improve your knitting technique, I’ve discovered a free knitting e-course from Anna Stewart called Knit Easy. You can simply sign up on her website and receive the entire e-course right to your email address. Knit Easy begins with basic knitting techniques like casting on and off, knitting your first row, your first square and then it ends with knitting your first scarf.
Thinking of starting a backyard flock? Free Range Chicken Gardens explains the basics of raising chickens, plus design tips and strategies for creating a chicken friendly yard, where you and your birds can happily co-exist. I wish I’d had this book when I got my chickens. It would have saved me lots of trial and error learning.
Sock knitting patterns always seemed complicated to me, just looking at them. However, I’ve decided to take the plunge and learn to knit socks. I found literally hundreds of knitted sock patterns, including many how to videos, so I think I’m ready for the challenge. Scroll down for a list of my favorite free sock [...]
I’ve been writing this knitting blog for quite some time and thought it might be a good idea to go back to basics and provide free resources to those who want to learn to knit. I learned to knit when I was about 10 years old and was in knitting 4H at that age (do they even have that anymore?). After that time, I learned other crafts and hobbies but didn’t try knitting again for nearly 40 years! When I decided I wanted to learn to knit again, it all came back to me quickly.
Ruffled scarves make a stylish and fun addition to any outfit. Here are some links to free ruffled scarf knitting patterns. Once you learn how to do the ruffles, let your imagination take off!
The basketweave stitch is easy to do and makes beautiful scarves, shawls, afghans, dishcloths and even fingerless gloves. Find links to free patterns here. You just might get hooked on this simple, versatile stitch.
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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.
