Spinning Alpaca Yarns

Here is my own simple lace knitting pattern, along with links to other sites where you can find free knitted lace patterns for shawls, blankets, scarves and more.

Free dishcloth pattern and photos of my grandchildren wearing things I’ve knitted. Knitting for the grandchildren has added a new dimension to my knitting and I hope to pass on my love of knitting to them as they get older.

Our daughter moved into her first home this past weekend so I’m rounding up knitted dishcloth patterns to make for her new kitchen.

Pattern for a knitted baby headband, with link to a great website on head measurements from preemie to adult so you can use the pattern to make any size headband.

Would you like to try knitting for charity but don’t know where to start? Here’s some tips. Use the extra yarn in your stash for a good cause.

Baby photo cocoons are a terrific idea and make a great gift. I just knitted this cute baby photo cocoon from a pattern I purchased on Etsy.com. I would highly recommend their patterns, which individual sellers have for purchase for about $4 each.

I discovered a great book with dozens of patterns for just one skein of yarn. It includes several specifically calling for alpaca yarn and many patterns look easy enough for someone just learning to knit.