A Little Knitty

I have been drooling over this shawl kit from Craftsy FOREVER...and with this killer deal, it shall be mine!! $18 for the pattern AND the yarn. Click the photo below to be transferred to one of my favorite places on the internet!!       Want to learn to knit or give the gift of knitting this year??? Grab a 'Learn to Knit' Kit, and maybe another for a friend! Get 50% off when you buy two (yes, that is buy one, get one FREE!!!) Use Code: Happyknitting50 at checkout       I recently discovered Annie's and I'm COMPLETELY in love with this pattern. You can buy the pattern by clicking on the photo and you can even purchase the yarn needed to make this gorgeous sweater! Use the code: Extra20 at checkout for an extra 20% off!!       Last, but certainly not least, Knitpicks!!! One of my favorite gifts to give is an oversized knit cowl. They knit up fast and this yarn is my favorite heavy weight yarn! Check out the B...

I am so very thankful that I get to write and publish knitting patterns and that people actually purchase them and create their own items! It still blows my mind that I am getting to do what I love. I wanted to release a few patterns to you for FREE (for a short period of time) so head on over to Craftsy and download the Newborn Wilson Football Hat and make one for the newborn in your life!! Click on the photo to access your FREE knitting pattern! Jen

Each Thursday I will release another free instructional knitting video!   Whether you are teaching yourself how to knit, you are a beginner or just need a little refresher...I hope you enjoy the videos! Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like any particular video in the future.   Happy Knitting!   Casting On - Long Tail Method Video - Knitting Tips Thursday   Jen

I just discovered this pattern (the mittens are cute but I'm completely in love with the hat!!! Right now you can download the knitting pattern for FREE (sometimes patterns are only free for a short period so click on the photo below RIGHT NOW) http://www.knitpicks.com/cfPatterns/Pattern_Display.cfm?ID=55780220&media=BE151125&elink=1--LampworkHatAndMittens&utm_source=media&utm_medium=bem&utm_campaign=BE151125&utm_content=1--LampworkHatAndMittens  

I have a huge obsession with Knit Picks' interchangeable knitting needles....like HUGE obsession. So I stumbled upon this little starter kit and just had to share it! If you have been contemplating these needles give this starter pack a look...but I'll warn you...you'll probably fall in love :) Try It Needle Set - Caspian and Nickel Jen

Raise your hand if you started knitting because you have an adorable little girl in your life who needs insanely cute knitwear like this dress!!! http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/clothing/leaf-love-dress/164619 Seriously, could that be any cuter? And just when you think your cute meter can't take it any more...go check out all the other amazing FREE PATTERNS this designer has! Her work is stunning! Now, you might need to go order more yarn and needles! Jen

Initially I planned on using these videos exclusively in my 'Learn To Knit Kits'...but I've decided to release them on my blog for all to enjoy...adding a new video each Thursday.   There will still be special videos for the kit (plus with the kit you get the patterns and the first stitches cast on for you) but I hope these videos help anyone who wants to learn how to knit!!!   Thank you for visiting my blog and please let me know if there are any future videos you would like to see!!   If you are interested in learning to knit, grab some yarn, some size 7 needles and watch this video to learn how to cast on your stitches!