The Hook and I

OK, so someone on Flickr has made knit dolls recreating scenes from the cult classic Dawn of the Dead. Of course they’re very cool.

But what’s even cooler? BoingBoing–the place to get linked if you’re anybody in blogland has a post about the dolls and their creator. I love to see fiber art noticed in the mainstream . . . → Read More: New Pattern Published and a Knit Sighting

When it comes to knitting needles, bamboo are usually my first choice. They’re lightweight, smooth, easy to use and more affordable (and I assume more of a renewable resource) than hardwood. When it comes to crochet, however, I’ve not been as happy with bamboo. It’s true, they’re lightweight, and they have a nice, warm feel. But, . . . → Read More: Needles and Hooks

Just a quick note–the latest issue of crochet me is out (with a slick new site design). I have an article called “Refresh Your Wardrobe” about transforming ready-to-wear garments with crochet. (For instance, I turned an old pair of jeans belonging to my daughter into a skort.)

Let me know if you try this project–if you send . . . → Read More: New Article in CrochetMe

Stripe, the new fall contribution from Trendsetter Yarns is a generous 100g ball of chunky 100% wool. The stripes in question come in earthy hues and appear at varying widths througout the yarn. Stripe comes in seven colorways–my favorite, 1661, is an earthy rainbow combining tones from all the other colors.

The yarn knits quickly and easily . . . → Read More: Yarn Review: Stripe