Winners of First KnitsForKids Give Away Challenge

My 18 month old son performed the drawing.

The mittens and the guide was won by Laura's Lefthook (www.lauraslefthook.etsy.com). Also check out her wonderful blog at http://lauraslefthook.wordpress.com/.

Second and Third price (which was a guide of Switzerland each) was won by Chelsea and Jessica.

Thank you for participating!

Etsy Hand Knit Fashion Gallery for the American Girl Doll

Knitting Proverbs

I tried to find proverbs that deal with knitting. It was difficult but despite I dug up a few.

Many bags are knit and closed tightly even before they are completely full. (Swiss proverb)
Without your needles you can't knit socks. (German proverb)
Poorly spun, poorly knitted. (German proverb)
In German to knit was used in a similar context as strict, severe, rigorous, stern. I guess this is somewhat reflected in the English word "strict" (German: "stricken").
In winter warm, in summer cool, there is no substitute for wool. (unknown)
If you knit, you will rip. (Tara Anderson)
Better to knit (or knot) than blossom. (unknown)
They are a tight knit couple. (general saying)
The proverb "A fool found wool" describes a woman who when she attempts to knit with wool will make the wool useless because she lacks the appropriate skills to handle it.

2009 Knitting Art Picture of the Day

Knitting Art Picture of the Day (9-24-2009): Indian Fishermen in Colorful Knit Hats Row across Lake Titicaca in Totora Boats Made of Reeds, Peru by Bill Ray
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-15-2009): 1950's Dog's Knit Fashions
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-14-2009): Skeins of Colorful Yarn Adorn a Vendors by Jodi Cobb
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-13-2009): The Ball of Yarn by Alfred De Neuville
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-12-2009): "Modeling Knit Fabric Shirts"
"White Bear with Blue Sweater" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-10-2009)
"Cotton Grass or Hares Tail, Summer" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-9-2009)
"Winding the Skein" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-7-2009)
"Didn't You Know I Could Knit?" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-7-2009)
"Woolcraft, A Practical Guide to Knitting and Crochet" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-6-2009)
This must be the largest "knitting" needle in the world. Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-3-2009)
"Figure in Wool Dyers Textile Souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, Africa" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (8-2-2009)
"Holidays in Switzerland" Knitting Art Picture of the Day (Swiss National Holiday)
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-31-2009): "Wool"
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-30-2009): Yarn and Red Nuts in Market Stall, Chichicastenango, Guatemala.
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-29-2009): The Knit at Home Series, Man with Pipe in Knitted Vest
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-28-2009): Modeling Knit Fabric Shirts
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-27-2009): Life Magazine - How to Knit, November 24, 1941
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-26-2009): Boy Doll in Sweater Vest
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-25-2009): Detail of Colorful Wool Socks at Market in Raekoja Plats
Knitting Art Picture of the Day: English Cabby Dutifully Knitting Sweater For British Soldier as He Waits at Taxi Rac
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-23-2009): Close-Up of the Bold Blue and White Textile of a Knit Sweater
Knitting Art Picture of the Day (7-20-2009)
Knits4Kids knitting art picture of the day (7-19-2009)
Kitty Knit -- Knitting art pic of the day.

Nursery Knits: More Than 30 Designs for Clothes, Toys and Other Items for 0-3 Year Olds

Synopsis
More than 30 imaginative designs, from all-in-one baby outfits and knitted garments to toys and baby blankets, all inspired by traditional nursery motifs.

The patterns are easy to follow and knit, combining style and practicality, and are suitable for knitters of all levels of skills.

Each finished design is illustrated in irresistible photographs.


Biography
Debbie Bliss is the author of the enormously popular Baby Knits as well as New Baby Knits, Kids’ Knits for Heads, Hands and Toes, Nursery Knits, Teddy Bears, Toy Knits, Baby Style, and Quick Baby Knits. She lives in England.


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Not Your Mama's Knitting

This is knitting with attitude—your attitude. This book hits the basics, bypasses the boring stuff, foregos the granny cardigans of old, and shows you how to knit cool creations that will be the envy of all. Choose one of nearly thirty designs, follow the simple directions, and knit fun, trendy items to dress yourself, your friends, your apartment, a baby, or even a pet or two. If following directions isn't in your nature, use the hints provided to make the piece entirely unique.



Get clicking with:
* Must-know techniques, including basic knits and purls, cables and bobbles, multicolor knitting, and more
* Info on needles, yarn varieties, and tools of the trade
* Suggestions for customizing every design and personalizing every project so that they're truly yours
* Quick references that explain Greek-looking knitting abbreviations and let you inventory your needle stash

Don't follow the crowd. Crack open Not Your Mama's Knitting and learn how to express yourself with hip, hyper-chic designs any fashionista would covet.

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A Knitting Pattern Every Week

As my new blog project I will try to publish a new knitting pattern once a week. I'm just not sure yet how to do it with the pictures. If I should knit the piece, take a picture and put it on the blog, or if I should create a pattern schema or both. Probably both.