Knitting Daily Week in Review 4/25/2011 - 4/29/2011

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April 30, 2011

Dear Knitting Daily Subscriber, Did you miss any Knitting Daily e-newsletters this week? Well here’s our week in review—all of this week’s Knitting Daily posts in one place! Have a wonderful weekend, Warm regards, Shirley Paden: Design Star April 25, 2011 I've long admired Shirley Paden. It all started with her Pewter Coat, a beautiful swing coat that includes a lot of little design extras, like doing all the shaping simply by changing needle sizes! Read more . . . Bumbling around with bobbles April 27, 2011 I love the look of bobbles, but I didn't used to be able to stand knitting them. All that turning back and forth, working five stitches into one, It just seems like a pain. The thing about knitting is that some things are a pain, but they're usually worth it (just another instance of knitting imitating life, right?). This goes for bobbles; sometimes you just have to have one! Read more . . . Royal Lace: A Knitted Doily April 29, 2011 In honor of the fabulous royal wedding this morning (I'm exhausted, how about you?), I have a special lace story for you from the new issue of PieceWork magazine. Read more . . .

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Bonus Blog from Knitting Daily TV: Yumiko Alexander's Free DanDoh Scarf Pattern for Japan, Plus a Knitted Kimono Kit Giveaway! April 26, 2011 On episode 605 designer Yumiko Alexander shares with Shay Pendray her experience designing garments in knit and crochet for her first book with Universal Yarn: Yumiko Warm Earth. And here's Yumiko with more about her designing, in particular designing a beautiful scarf pattern to help those in her native Japan. Read more . . . Bonus Blog from Knitscene: Knitting on the go: 6 tips and tricks for travel knitting April 26, 2011 I'm about to hit the road for a little late spring/early summer traveling and that means packing. I'll figure out the clothing situation the day before I leave (I always do), but meanwhile I'm a little stressed out over what knitting projects to bring. Raise your hand if you feel me! Yeah, I knew it. Read more . . . Bonus Blog from Interweave Insider: Find Your Fabulous Feathered Friend April 28, 2011 When I saw saw this clip, I just knew that I had to share it with you all. Over and over again, birds pop up on submissions that we receive. Occasionally we’ll get a letter to the editor that asks us why we use so many birds. Read more . . . Quick Projects- Perfect for the Weekend! With Mother's Day around the corner, and all sorts of gift giving opportunities year round, start a new project and enjoy the satisfaction of finishing something quickly! Working on larger projects like detailed sweaters and wraps are surely fun, but sometimes it's nice work on smaller projects in between! We've compiled this set of our best resources for speedy projects just for our week in review readers, so get started on something you can finish this weekend! Garter Mug Cozies by Cathy Carron   Nautilus Mitts by Zoe Scheffy   Knitted Gifts by Ann Budd ePattern   ePattern   Paperback Book A quick two-piece construction lets these cozies knit up in a flash. Knit a set in different shades of the same color and slip them over vintage mugs for a perfect gift.   These quickly knit fingerless mitts are worked in hexagons. Each mitt consists of two hexagons worked from the center out, then seamed together. Yarnover increases provide placement for optional beading details.   From baby blocks to napkin rings, this book contains 30+ projects for every gift-giving occasion. These fantastic projects are quick knits for all levels of knitters.     Ladybug by Katy Ryan   KnitScene Easy 2010   Leaf Cravat by Teva Durham ePattern   Digital Magazine Single Issue   ePattern This classic cabled headband is a perfect weekend project. This cable-and-rib pattern is great if you need a quickly made gift, or just want to work on something for yourself!   This premier issue of KnitScene Easy features patterns that are perfect for beginners but will excite even advance knitters, and is now available for download.   This nature-inspired interpretation of the necktie can be worn wrapped once or twice around the neck, tied in as many styles as you can imagine - one or two at a time. Enjoy making this beautiful quick-knit this weekend!       7 Free Knitting Patterns for Men   Inside your free download you will find visual tutorials and detailed instruction for each men's knitting pattern. Each knit sweater pattern was selected for function and style. The knit gloves and men's knit scarf pattern are both essential accessories that satisfy simplicity without boredom.   From beginner to experienced, each of these FREE knitting patterns for men can be both a delight and challenge. Download your eBook today! Best of all, it's absolutely free!

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