I have received a couple of emails about crocheted rosaries. Finally I have found a Web site that will have what you want; you  can order a pre-made rosary, a kit with everything you need (except the hook, of course), or just the pattern. I like these kits. They are complete and there is a wide variety of colors. I was rather partial to the pink one (big surprise there) and the Christmas rosary. These would make lovely gifts for a birthday, Christmas, first communion, or just to say how much you care. Crochet Rosaries at Crochet…Gotta Love It! Technorati Tags: crochet, crochet patterns, crocheted rosaries, crochet rosary [Read more]

When I read that there was a knitted pink tank on a blog, I went expecting to find a great summer top. I love pink, as you all know. I love to knit – that much is obvious. And tank tops are just the ticket for summer. I didn’t expect to see this … Technorati Tags: knit, knitting, knitted pink tank [Read more]

Do you remember the fold-out photograph in “Knit 1″ that reminded us all of the Burt Reynold’s “Cosmo” layout a few years… er, decades, ago? It became such a popular photo that it was turned into a poster. But I digress. I am not here to discuss half-naked men on bear rugs. However, I am here to discuss the bear rug! This is a pattern designed by Nicky Epstein, one of my personal favorites in knit design, and it is absolutely free!** It takes a fair amount of yarn, but hey – it’s worth it. It is not a difficult pattern; the instructions are clear and easy to follow and a schematic is included to put the bear together properly. You will have to find your own hunk to photograph on the finished... [Read more]

Do you like hats? I do too. It may seem the wrong time of year for hats, and in many ways it is, if you are talking wearing them. But knitters and crocheters are always working in the opposite seasons (theoretically), so maybe it is time to think about making quick Christmas gifts. Hats are a perfect solution. They are fun, fast, inexpensive, and a great way to try new pattern techniques, color combinations, and yarns. Hatternique is a great stop for both knitters and corcheters for a wide variety of hat patterns. Some of them carry a fee for a collection, but it is a reasonable cost. $12.00 gets you a .pdf file of five patterns. They also have patterns for accessories: Pillows, a case for glasses, and a scissor case are among those... [Read more]

I found, through a wonderful podcast, Knitting Newscast, one of the funniest blogs I have ever seen. I went to just take a look. An hour later, I was still surfing around in it. It is called, “You Knit What?” and it is a collection of photographs, and very funny comments, about the ugliest knitting patterns ever. Some of these had me laughing out loud. You really need to see this site. Be warned, there is use of four-letter words, but I think we are all adult enough to handle that. Besides, in many cases, those are the only words that will do for these patterns. You Knit What? My favorite of the photos – and I had a hard time choosing!! Sites like this remind us not to take ourselves too seriously. And it is good to... [Read more]