Knitting is therapeutic for some people and entertainment for others. Some folks pursue it with passion, and others are just so giving and generous they use all their spare time creating cherished expressions of love through their hand made creations. Reading knitting blogs can be inspiring for anyone learning to knit or anyone looking for ideas for new projects or creative gifts. Knitting blogs also can get down to the nitty gritty of explaining techniques and offer solutions to problems that might not necessarily be printed on the pattern you just tried. These knitting blogs all contain something worthwhile for anyone interested in knitting. Explore them and like a domino effect, you will expand your knitting universe to something fantastic and wonderful. Hats off (knitted hats that is), to these folks who take the time to share their pictures and their projects and advice to create a more tightly knitted, knitting community.
Subway Knitter
Subway Knitter is not afraid to knit in public. She is a knitsmith in the Boston area, and not wasting anytime she knits during her commute. She takes subway pictures and pictures of her projects in progress, and gives commentary on her moods. She has a loyal group of blog followers who add commentary to her blog entries. She discusses her tried techniques and also gives warnings for various projects and what to be aware of.
http://www.subwayknitter.com/
Knitty
Little Purls of Wisdom
Knitty is a gorgeous website that has a coffeeshop forum for registered users who share the passion of knitting. There are about 17,000 registered users at this time. It has a searchable database of patterns and knitting related articles as well as some free patterns available. Knitty rates projects on how difficult they are and also contains a glossary on knitspeak. Knitty is somewhat commercial, however the gathering of knitters gives it a blog feel combined with professional advice and down home experience. Every knitter should bookmark this site.
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/index.html
Crazy Aunt Purl
http://www.crazyauntpurl.com/
Crazy Aunt Purl explores the world of knitting by tackling knitting problems, and how to fix them, often showing detailed close up pictures, explaining the problem and the solution. She also takes pictures of commercially knit products in stores, such as handbags, and then proceeds to create her own project. She lives in California and started to knit a couple of years ago, and ever since she has been hooked. Knitting is her my obsession and passion and through her blog you’ll travel through her knitting sales, her cat’s antics, and her therapeutic knitting adventures and escapades.
Mason-Dixon Knitting
Mason-Dixon Knitting is a fun, quirky bi-regional knitting blog written by Kay and Ann who live in Manhattan and Nashville. From swatching to knitting at the library to slick knits for crabby moms, you knot only get an earful of amusement, you get an eyeful of pictures. Mason-Dixon Knitting also has an extensive list of other knitting blogs.
http://www.masondixonknitting.com/
Yarn Harlot
Yarn Harlot goes on about life and knitting. She has a wide circle of knitting friends and shows their pictures and projects. From shawls to lime socks and more Yarn Harlot recommends knitting books, comments on needle types, shows projects she is planning and has a great following of audience that comments on her blog entries.
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/
Needles On Fire
Needles On Fire is a knitting blog created by Kate Gilbert, who lives in an apartment and tries to keep her knitting projects organized. She has created some lovely knitting gifts and blogs on an array of current projects in progress, often showing pictures and has a few gripes along the way. Needles On Fire gives practical knitting tips and a glimpse into the mind of knitter who comes up with the perfect gift for her sphere of folk.
http://www.kategilbert.com/blog/
Marnie Talks
Marnie has a new knitting wheel where she spins her yarns and yarns her stories. She has links to her self-created knittting and crochet patterns, some tutorials on knitting techniques, and pictures of works in progress. Marnie is no stranger to knitting, she is the third generation in her family to artfully and analytically pursue original knitting designs. She has an appreciation for various yarns and her projects range from the whimsical to the practical. Whether it’s a purple dragon back pack or a skimpy camisole or playful pom-pom hat, if you are looking for knitting ideas or patterns then visit Marnie Talks.
http://marniemaclean.com/words/index.html
Eva’s Knitting Journal
Eva started knitting in the year 2000 and lives in Hong Kong. Her first project was a simple vest for her boyfriend. Since then, she has progressed to more difficult projects including several sweaters, some with buttons. She has photo albums of her projects and an extensive list of links to her favorite knitting sites.
http://evashiu.typepad.com/evas_knitting_journal/
Reference:
- The Daily Knitter offers free patterns, yarn reviews, book reviews, product reviews, and knitting for charity events www.dailyknitter.com/ ; Find a local knitting club near you www.dailyknitter.com/local.php
