Calling all Stitchy Bitches! We now have a group on Ravelry! Smart Knitters, Trashy Books is the place to discuss what we’re reading, what we’re crafting and why we can never have too many books or too much yarn. Come hang out with us! New to Ravelry? It’s a free site with loads of knitting and crochet patterns, discussion groups, and tools for organizing your yarn and projects. I like to think of our group as … Continue reading Smart Knitters, Trashy Books on Ravelry!→
It’s time for the winter edition of Stuff You Should be Knitting. Here in Wisconsin it’s miserably cold (like -25 with the wind chill), so I’m all about warm, bulky projects. The best part? All these patterns are free! Let’s start off with the Pussy Hat–a pattern that’s gone viral among the knitting community. The Pussy Hat is a pink, cat-eared hat that many women participating in the Women’s March on Washington DC will be … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Knitting→
Fall is upon us, as is evident by the Pumpkin Spice Latte emerging from hibernation. It’s actually getting chilly here and leaves are starting to turn, which means it’s the perfect time to start on fall knitting. In this quarterly column I’ll be bringing you links to some of the coolest FREE knitting and crochet patterns I’ve found online that tie in with the season. For me, fall is all about scarves, cowls, arm-warmers, and … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Knitting→
It’s time for another giveaway, this one for all the happy hookers out there–our crochet friends! This giveaway includes: A Crochet or Die tote bag by Spirit West Designs. The bag is 100% canvas cotton and measures 15″ X 19.” Yarn! From another one of my favorite indie dyers, this is Dyeabolical Yarns Very Starry Night: Isn’t it gorgeous? The yarn is somewhere between DK and sport weight and comes in at 270 yards. It … Continue reading Summer Crochet Giveaway→
Awhile back I reviewed the Fiberista Club Box and I was thrilled by the beautiful yellow/orange yarn I received. It was bright and cheerful, and I wanted to use it to make something whimsical. By “whimsical” I mean something so bright that when I get lost in a blizzard, people will find me. I used two different types of brightly-colored variegated yarn to create a hat that, to me, almost had a tie-dye look to it. … Continue reading Crochet Pattern: Tie-Dye Hat→
The following guest post comes from author, Rhoda Baxter. Here at the Pink Palace of Bitchery, we’re a crafty bunch. Knitting and crocheting have become a frequent conversation, and we love it when readers can share their crafted creations with us. While working on a blanket, Rhoda discovered that creating something through crochet was quite similar to writing a novel. When I was stuck in the middle of writing my last book, I decided I … Continue reading Guest Post: Ways Crocheting is Similar to Writing→
