Why didn't I think of that?

Let Grandma Do It.

There is now a company in France, Golden Hook, that lets you choose a hat you want to have made for you, then you get to pick the Grandma that is going to knit it for you!

The concept is simple:

1. Choose your shape of hat (simple, long, with a pompom or Peruvian). The have pre-designed models or a blank one that you can customize.


2. Then you get to choose the granny who is going to knit your hat and ask her to write your name on the label.


3. Order the hat and have it delivered to your home or have it mailed to a friend with his/her name written on the label.

Think it's something you'd like to try? They are looking for grannies to knit! Granny Application

Free People - a Yarn Lover's Paradise

As if I needed another reason to love Free People! Their clothes are amazing...funky, a bit quirky, and always speak to my artistic side. Now, they've opened their doors to show us their "yarn knitting room." Seeing it made me a bit envious. Imagine, having a job in that room! "Oh darn, it's monday...I have to go to work and knit."





Well, check it out...cool room. cool people. cool clothes.





Free People Yarn Knitting Room

Walk & Knit...at the same time!

Have you ever attended a Stitches show? My first one was about 12 years ago and there I discoved a new breed of knitters that changed me forever. Everywhere I looked people were actually walking around and knitting...at the same time! Some of them had little baggies attached to their belt to hold their yarn and keep their hands free for needles, others had their yarn strategically placed in a side pocket. I wanted to knit and walk too, but the plastic bag or "side-pocket-stash" look just wasn't for me.

So, when my sister & I discovered these adorable little caddies at TNNA, we knew it was something we had to share with our knitting friends. Mimi Caddies are just the right size to tote anywhere. The bottom half is clear, so you can keep an eye on your yarn and avoid tangles. The tote includes a caribeener so you can easily clip it onto your belt or purse. They come in cute patterns, too - a mod dot in chocolate & green AND a large floral pattern in red and green.

Never again a moment without your knitting!

PS. Mimi has other coordinating knitting accessories, too. Knitting totes, needles cases, and a clear yarn clutch.

Plymouth Yarn-A-Palooza Sale!

Here's an event you won't want to miss!

Plymouth Kudo Yarn

Plymouth Yarn-A-Palooza Sale

• 20% OFF all Plymouth Yarns (including the new arrivals for Spring)!


• Hurry! This sale ends 11:59 pm, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009


• Need knitting inspiration? Shop Plymouth Patterns


• Shop all Plymouth Yarns

Which comes first, the pattern or the yarn?

Which comes first, the pattern or the yarn?

In this case, the pattern! We spotted it while walking the TNNA show and ran up to the Knit One, Crochet Too booth when we saw this garment. We bought the yarn because it looked so great knitted up!


It's called, "Hey, Teach!" and it uses Knit One, Crochet Too's 2nd Time Cotton yarn. The best part, the pattern is FREE. It's a pattern on knitty.com. 2nd Time Cotton is REALLY soft. It gives the garment such a light and lacy feel, yet you are still knitting on an aran weight yarn!







I hope you love this little cardigan as much as we do! Here's all the details so you can knit it up for yourself:


Sizes: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Completed Chest Measurment: 32.25 (35.5, 39, 43, 46.75, 50.75, 55)"

You will need:

• 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls Knit One, Crochet Too 2nd Time Cotton yarn
• Size US 8 needles
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• 4 buttons
• The FREE PATTERN on Knitty.com
  
  

Valentine Knitting

20% off my favorite Red & Pink yarns

• Berroco SOX yarn in Humberside


• Be Sweet Magic Ball in Perfect Pinks and Spring Garden


• Be Sweet Boucle Mohair in Tomato


• Classic Elite Lush yarn in Princess Pink


• Classic Elite Montera in Bold Rose and Chianti Red


• Kaffe Fassett Colourscape Chunky for Rowan in Cherry


• Knit One, Crochet Too Fleece yarn in Bright Pink and Magenta Lime


• Knit One, Crochet Too Ty-Dy yarn in Hibiscus, Painted Desert, and Teal Berry


• Kaffe Fassett Landscape Sock yarn for Regia in Celebration


• Knit One, Crochet Too Paintbox in Sunrise and Adobe Rose


• Manos Wool Clasica yarn in Gasoline, Cerise, Cherry, and Brick


• Manos Cotton Stria yarn in Bubblegum and Petal Pink


• Manos Silk Blend yarn in Henna, Hibiscus, and Lava


• Mission Falls 1824 Cotton yarn in Foxglove, Cardinal, Merlot, & Peony


• Mission Falls 1824 Wool yarn Mallow, Poppy, Raspberry, and Rhubarb


• Mission Falls Cotton Whirl in Dusk


• Misti Alpaca's Suri Silk Handpaint yarn in Senta


• Nashua Handknits Julia yarn in Magenta, Zinnia Pink, Geranium, and Pretty Pink


• Plymouth/Adriafil Duo Plus color 84


• Plymouth Galway yarn in Red, Rose, Pink, Bright Pink, Bubblegum, Passion, Colornep Red, and Pale Pink


• Plymouth Mulberry Merino in Perfect Pink


• Plymouth Happy Feet Sock yarn in Multi Blend & Red Wine


• Plymouth Dreambaby Shine in Pink


• Plymouth Alpaca Grande Paint yarn 8818


• Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush yarn in Pink Tweed


• Plymouth Heaven yarn in Soft Pink, Bright Pink and Pink/Purple/White


• Plymouth Royal Cashmere yarn in Baby Pink


• Plymouth Dreambaby DK in Silly Spots Pink


• Plymouth Oh My yarn in Light Pink and Bubblegum Pink


• Rowan Cashsoft DK yarn in Poppy and Pompon


• Sassy Skein worsted cotton in Flamingo, Pink Coral and Strawberry Daiquiri


• Sassy Skein DK weight cotton in Flamingo, Pink Coral and Strawberry Daiquiri


• Trendsetter Dune in Strawberry Jam

Hurry! This deal ends Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009

Cough, Cough - I'm Allergic to Wool

Okay, no I'm not really allergic to wool, but I know many people who are (including my mom). So when our friends at Farmhouse Yarns created their new "I'm Allergic to Wool" chunky cotton yarn, we were all over it. You don't have to be allergic to wool to love this yarn, either. It's hand dyed in bright summery colors and comes spun in 1/2 pound hanks.

Farmhouse has some really cute patterns for this yarn, as well. The patterns only require 1-4 hanks of yarn. All of the projects are pretty easy, great for TV knitting or a weekend project.

• I'm Allergic to Wool Tee Top pattern (only 2 or 3 hanks)


• Summer Clutch knitting pattern (only 1 hank)


• Cable Shell knitting pattern (only 3 or 4 hanks)


• Stephanie's Wrap 3-button knitting pattern (only 2 hanks)