Knit Purse Pattern
Midnight Knitter has a pattern for a stylishy knit purse, the Via Mala Rectangle Purse. The size is perfect for your knitting projects or for taking it around town. Link.
Yarncraft
Crochet a Japanese Garden Basket
Elizabeth Mareno has written a crochet pattern for her Whimsical Caste bag. Looks like one of those Japanese garden statues, but it actually doubles as a secret basket to hold anything you want. In this case, Elizabeth finds it a fun place to stash her crochet friends. Brilliant! Link.
Wrist Warmer Pattern Generator
Knitting News Cast has a cool wrist pattern where you can generate a pattern to make your own customized wrist warmers. Just enter in the circumference of your wrist, the gauge, and your needle size, and volia!! — a special pattern made just for you. Link.
New Crochet Pattern from Roxycraft – Big Poke
Just arrived today at the Roxycraft store. Get this pattern for only $3 and crochet yourself Big Poke, the cutest turtle ever! Link.
Vintage Knit and Crochet Dresses circa 1968
Cathy of California brings a daily dose of vintage inspiration. Today she show’s off two beautiful knit and crochet dresses done on location at la fonda del sol in NY. She also talks about a new exhibit by textile designer Alexander Girard going on now at the SFMOMA. Read more on Cathy’s blog. Link.
HOW TO – Make a Felted Camera Case
Miki of Domesticity and Other Things has posted a cool tutorial on how to knit and felt a camera case. Link.
HOW TO – Find the Right Knitting Tension
The Purl Bee has one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen on how to get your knitting tension correct on your knitting projects. The section on adjusting tension is filled with essential tips all knitters should read. Link.
