Contest!

I’m a little obsessed with knitters making sweaters that fit and look good on them. I was so excited when I got Amy Herzog’s new book Fit to Flatter for review. After I finished reading it I knew I wanted to do a giveaway. So here it is, the I-Love-This-Book-I-Know-You-Will-Too, Fit to Flatter Giveaway. Our prize package includes a copy of the book donated by Melanie Falick Books: and a yarn pack (in the winner’s choice of color) to knit the Dorica sweater, one of my favorites, donated by Berocco Yarns: To win this prize pack leave a comment on this post between now and midnight eastern time, ...

I drink  tea all day long and have collected a lot of mugs. Of course I’m especially drawn to mugs with any kind of a fiber theme, sheep and knitting needles cavort in my cupboards. I have Knitty mugs, Jennie the Potter mugs, mugs from local potters and a just a few from Etsy. I recently ran across a fantastic set of mugs from Herdy, you know the cute little sheep stuff. Herdy things usually look like this: But this set is decorated with specially commissioned artwork from by Scottish artist Owain Kirby that depicts the journey of wool from sheep to finished object. The set is called Wool Journey. Want a closer ...

Have you tried knitting with beads? It’s awfully addictive. It takes simple stocking stitch and makes it into a jewelled wonder. There are lots of fabulous beaded shawls and other projects out there. Me, I’m slightly obsessed with Laura Nelkin’s fabulous bead knitting kits. They’re small projects, easy and quick to knit – practically instant gratification! – and the end results are those rare wear-everywhere go-with-everything pieces. They’re also an excellent and affordable way to add something new to your wardrobe, if you’re feeling the winter blahs. Because we want ...