Vintage Knitting Picture of the Month

To toss or to keep.  That is the question I ask myself every time I see my knitting magazines.  This is one of a collection I found on eBay.  It is vintage (and so am I).  Botany College Hand Knits was published in MCMLVIII, which if my Roman Numeral teachings from grade school serve me, was 1958.  Cute pic, right?

Simply Mink Scarf (it's the better than your grandmother's mink stole)

That's right, Simply Mink Scarf is made with Mink.  No, they don't have to hurt the minks, the minks get a vigorous brushing and the fibers are used, along with mohair and cashmere, to create this rich yarn with a depth of color like no other.  When knitted into this scarf, the result is elegant and sophisticated.  Enjoy the luxury of Mink without the guilt!

Find the pattern on the new Scarves page.

Knitting Chart Generator List

Invariably, when I am creating patterns, I think it would be fun to add a graphic in the pattern.  I have created parameters for Excel that allow me to utilize that program as a knitting chart but the process is cumbersome as I click one square and add color to it to create a pattern.  No more.  I found a few knitting chart generators on the web and have created a page for them.  Some of them can also be used with crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint, and more.  Take a look when you want to add a picture to your project and need to chart it.  These generators may not be perfect, but they give you a great start.

My New Fun Knitting Store on Amazon

Yes, I just added my Amazon Knitting Store. I have added several sub-categories for knitting and I think you'll find it fun just to snoop around. Feel free to offer suggestions. This store has a long way to go and there are loads of books, kindle downloads,...