Gaia from Berroco
Just in time for Earth Day, a lovely, free pattern in a yarn made exclusively from recycled materials. Remix, from Berroco, is a blend of Nylon, Cotton, Acrylic, Silk and Linen that is collected from the textile industry, sorted by fiber and color and shredded then it is spun into new yarn. Since the fibers are already dyed the process conserves water as well. Gaia, a short sleeve, lace-bodiced, cardigan is nearly seamless and uses a top-down, short-row technique to knit the...
Read MoreGreat Knits for Noro
You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...
Read MoreGreat Knits for Noro
You may be familiar with Jared Flood’s Noro Striped Scarf. There are over 9100 projects for it on Ravelry. The simple 1×1 ribbing in two shades of self-striping Silk Garden make it simple to knit and an endless delight of interplaying colors. Silk Garden Designer SpillyJane has just come out with another simple, free pattern for Noro, Kureyon this time, but you can use any of the Noro yarns for it, the Handsome Scarf. Her pattern breaks up the stripes somewhat using a few slipped stitches resulting in a colorful, plush fabric. Kay Gardiner, of Mason-Dixon Knitting, is raising funds for Mercy Corps with her stunning Mitered Crosses Blanket — for Japan. These miters are addictive and incredibly easy to knit, making use again of the wonderful colors of Silk...
Read MorePetite Purls
Since its start just two years ago Petite Purls has offered fresh, modern knitting (and sometimes crocheting) patterns for babies and children. And they’re free! They have just release their Spring 2011 issue and it is full of wonderful patterns we’ve come to look forward to from them.
Read MorePetite Purls
Since its start just two years ago Petite Purls has offered fresh, modern knitting (and sometimes crocheting) patterns for babies and children. And they’re free! They have just release their Spring 2011 issue and it is full of wonderful patterns we’ve come to look forward to from them.
Read MoreKarine and Shavo
Berroco is offering free patterns for these wonderful his and hers sweaters in their latest yarn, Remix. Remix is a unique yarn, made from 100% recycled fibers. The blend has the hand of a worn in sweatshirt and is machine washable but still has a sophisticated, tweedy look.
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