This Elf Knits – Knitting, Handpainted Yarn, LYS reviews

I am so happy to report that Angelina of Zenstring stocked today, after a very long hiatus. She has been pretty busy dying yarn and came up with some new colorways too. Check it out, as it looks like things are selling pretty fast. There is some really gorgeous fiber too.

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I came home today and the September 2008 shipment of the Seven Deadly Spins club was waiting on my front porch. I was super excited to see it and was not expecting it for another few days. It was a very nice surprise. Click the link below for the spoiler

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I have compiled a list of resources that should come in handy for any knitter.

Knitting How To:

Knitting Help – This site is filled with a glossary and helpful videos that show you how to do every kind of stitch in both English and Continental style.
Learn to Knit – Basic how to of knitting, crocheting, types of yarn and needles. Also have free, simple “Make It Quick” patterns.

Knitting Communities

Ravelry – One of the fastest growing knitting and crocheting online communities out there. Started in 2007, Ravelry now boasts over 169,000 members. You can keep an inventory of your yarn, projects, and needles as well as meet up with others that share your interests. Also has a very handy pattern search.

Patterns

Knitty – Now in its 6th year, Knitty offers free patterns 4 times a year. Submitted by talented designers, the patterns offer great pictures, instructions, and yarn suggestions. Knitty also offers an active forum to meet other knitters, ask questions, and chat.

Blogs

Yarn Harlot – Funny and with patterns. She is an author of many knitting books.

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Finally a finished one, at least half a pair of socks anyway. I finished up my first Perambulate Sock yesterday. This sock was a whole year in the making, as I first started knitting it in September 2007. I had no idea what I was doing and I definitely picked a much too difficult sock for my first go at it. I didn’t even knit a gauge swatch and the result was something that would not fit over my ankle.

So I put it away. For a long time. I picked it back up while on vacation this year. I ripped the whole thing out and knit a gauge swatch. I moved up two needle sizes and I was on my way again. So much easier now that I know so much more about sock knitting and knitting in general.

Here is the first one:

It is knit on Zenstring Lotus Toes fingering weight in the Jamie colorway. Looks pretty good I think

It has the look of cables without cables. I do not recommend this pattern for a beginner. Look for a pattern from Knitting Pure and Simple for that. Off to cast on the second sock!

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