I've never made i-cord and thought I'd try it to make this: http://www.carissaknits.com/2007/06/basketweave-headband.htmlRead more... )

Does anyone happen to know if there is a less expensive yarn similar to Tilli Thomas Symphony Lace? I'd need about two skeins of Symphony Lace, and $80 is a little steep for me right now.

Thank you! :)

Hello!

I am planning to make the Illusion Cube Blanket (non-ravelry link) and am looking for yummy yarns. Although the pattern uses Valley Yarns, I like the Cascade colorways better ( Read more... )

I want to make this shrug, and the pattern calls for aran (the creator used Lion Brand Cotton-Ease). I have some worsted weight merino, which I bought for no good reason other than the color was really pretty, and I'm wondering if it's an OK substitute. I tried researching online, and some say worsted and aran are practically the same, while others ( Read more... )

Odd that I have been knitting this long and never made a potholder, but I found that amazing Star Trek potholder pattern (http://offthehookastronomy.blogspot.com/2009/08/star-trek-pot-holders-free-pattern.html) and want to make one or two for myself and my BF as a housewarming gift to ourselves. (We're moving from a studio to a 1-bedroom in a few ( Read more... )

First off, thanks to everyone for their input on my previous post. I decided to go with Panda Cotton, since that's what Whimzy Pinzy's yarn is probably made from. =D (And FYI, I changed something around on my Photobucket and that's why the pics died in my previous post. Sorry, my bad. Edited: I fixed this.)

Here's a couple of recent FO's:

( Washcloth bunnies )

I am taking the step to nature fibers and ditching the acrylics. I have a few patterns in mind, but I have a question about swapping yarn. Can Knit Picks "Merino Style" DK Weight be substituted for Paton's "Classic Wool"? or could i use the "Gloss Lace" from Knit Picks? I have been wanting to knit "Rogue" from "The Girl From Auntie" for some ( Read more... )

When you're a newer knitter, or you live far from a local yarn shop, your choices may be limited ( Read more... )

Ok, so I posted this yesterday http://community.livejournal.com/knitting/9291788.html?mode=replyRead more... )

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has knitted up the Big Girl Knits ( Read more... )