Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Knitting category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/knitting Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:53:07 -0400 CraftStylish - Knitting category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/knitting Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:50:18 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4702/audio-delights-for-your-knitting-pleasure http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4702/audio-delights-for-your-knitting-pleasure Tina_Hilton
A brief review of music and podcasts designed to increase your knitting productivity and enjoyment. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4702/audio-delights-for-your-knitting-pleasure Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:18:59 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4598/how-to-dye-yarn-with-food-coloring http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4598/how-to-dye-yarn-with-food-coloring Posted by cmk34
This free project will transform your yarn stash from drab to fab! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4598/how-to-dye-yarn-with-food-coloring Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3393/kitchener-stitch-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3393/kitchener-stitch-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway Posted by Cranky_Daphne
Kitchener stitch, more simply known as grafting, beguiles many a knitter, but it's nothing to fear. Master this stitch for beautiful future socks and seams. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3393/kitchener-stitch-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4527/high-tech-knitting-with-polartec-polarknit-yarn http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4527/high-tech-knitting-with-polartec-polarknit-yarn Posted by Tina_Hilton
The ultimate combination of cozy and warm, this revolutionary new yarn is perfect for knitting up fast and easy cold-weather gear for you and yours. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4527/high-tech-knitting-with-polartec-polarknit-yarn Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Have you visited the Planet Purl site? If not, it's so worth a trip. Not only can you purchase all things nifty and knitty, but you can also interact with other knitters and crocheters all over the world. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4305/planet-purl-puts-the-world-at-knitters-fingertips Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1693/what-do-you-like-to-knit-simple-to-omg http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1693/what-do-you-like-to-knit-simple-to-omg Posted by Tina_Hilton
Are you the type who plays it safe or would you describe yourself as overly ambitious? Do you knit to unwind or do you like to give yourself the kind of challenge that defies the possibilities of two needles and a ball of yarn? The trick for achieving a happy knitting life is striving for a balance—a creative challenge that offers some leisurely rewards. I struck my own knitting equilibrium after a long period of trial and error. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1693/what-do-you-like-to-knit-simple-to-omg Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3193/confessions-of-a-polygamist-crafter http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3193/confessions-of-a-polygamist-crafter Posted by Jen_W
Somehow, I can never manage to remain faithful to my constant, beloved crafts. Can you? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3193/confessions-of-a-polygamist-crafter Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:39:18 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
Transformers, the 1980s toys that later starred in their own animated TV series, re-entered the public consiousness last year when their full-length movie came out. This cool, free knitting project takes appreciation for the characters to a new level. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4270/another-great-guy-or-boy-project Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3461/swatch-in-the-round-faster http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3461/swatch-in-the-round-faster Posted by Cranky_Daphne
Get your "real" knitting gauge in the round in about a third of the time it would take you to actually swatch in the round. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3461/swatch-in-the-round-faster Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3961/felting-for-a-fuzzier-knit http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3961/felting-for-a-fuzzier-knit Posted by Tina_Hilton
Why would a sane person spend countless hours knitting a beautiful wool item and throw it into a washer full of scalding hot water? Don’t they know that it will shrink and become hopelessly matted? Yes, felting, that’s exactly what we want! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3961/felting-for-a-fuzzier-knit Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4006/feel-like-felting-a-fish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4006/feel-like-felting-a-fish Posted by Tina_Hilton
Create the perfect aquatic pet that needs no smelly food or messy tank cleanings. These fuzzy finned friends are a snap to knit and are fashioned from all the odd bits of surplus wool yarns you have been saving for a perfect little project just like this! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4006/feel-like-felting-a-fish Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:01:47 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4141/ways-to-knit-and-crochet-together http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4141/ways-to-knit-and-crochet-together Posted by LindaPermann
The Lion Brand Notebook mentions some great ways to keep things inspired and fresh when knitting with a group. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4141/ways-to-knit-and-crochet-together Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:53:38 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4060/be-sweet-productseverything-from-sweet-knitting-patterns-to-felted-rocks-and-pebbles http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4060/be-sweet-productseverything-from-sweet-knitting-patterns-to-felted-rocks-and-pebbles Posted by JenniferStern
Visit this website for out-of-the-ordinary knitting patterns and other unusual fiber arts...like wonderful felted wool pebbles. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4060/be-sweet-productseverything-from-sweet-knitting-patterns-to-felted-rocks-and-pebbles Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset Posted by Laurel_Tuohy
This knitter has contributed to everything from Vogue Knitting to the Stitch 'n' Bitch books. Just take a look at this knit corset design to learn why she's so loved. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4043/annie-modesitts-dreamy-knit-corset Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3899/the-best-kept-secret-in-the-knitting-world-craft-yarn-council-of-america http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3899/the-best-kept-secret-in-the-knitting-world-craft-yarn-council-of-america Posted by Tina_Hilton
Improve your knitting skills, learn how to teach someone how to knit, and discover new ways to use your talent to give back to your community. Check out this underutilized resource to take your knitting to the next level. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3899/the-best-kept-secret-in-the-knitting-world-craft-yarn-council-of-america Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters Posted by Sister_Diane
Felted thrift-store sweaters make great craft materials! Here are some tips to help you get the best results from felting in your washing machine. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2259/how-to-felt-sweaters Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:20:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3874/barbie-couture-a-cultural-icon-inspires-an-exquisitely-knitted-wardrobe http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3874/barbie-couture-a-cultural-icon-inspires-an-exquisitely-knitted-wardrobe Posted by Tina_Hilton
Knitting transcends utility and function and feeds our desire to produce a tangible result of our artistic pursuits. We craft these treasures to share with family and friends and often for our own secret pleasure. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3874/barbie-couture-a-cultural-icon-inspires-an-exquisitely-knitted-wardrobe Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3707/knittycoms-summer-2008-issue-is-out http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3707/knittycoms-summer-2008-issue-is-out Posted by cmk34
Get inspired for summer with the new issue from Knitty! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3707/knittycoms-summer-2008-issue-is-out Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3751/shear-spirit-ten-fiber-farms-twenty-patterns-and-miles-of-yarn http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3751/shear-spirit-ten-fiber-farms-twenty-patterns-and-miles-of-yarn Posted by AmberE
Check out this great new knitting travel/pattern book! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3751/shear-spirit-ten-fiber-farms-twenty-patterns-and-miles-of-yarn Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3633/i-must-have-died-and-gone-to-knitting-heaven-2008-tnna http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3633/i-must-have-died-and-gone-to-knitting-heaven-2008-tnna Posted by Tina_Hilton
The National Needlearts Association Wholesale market is a sight to behold. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3633/i-must-have-died-and-gone-to-knitting-heaven-2008-tnna