Fiber Arts
Felting
- Felted Kitty Balls
I gotta try these! - Needle Felted Ladybug
a very easy project with great results. Can be a pincushion or child’s toy. - Recycled Sweater Bags
Inkle & Card Weaving
- Phiala’s Tablet Weaving Page
Directions, research, and great examples. ‘Course this applies to her entire site on just about everything involving string. - The Loomy Bin
Software to help you design your next card weaving piece. Comes in both online and resitent flavors!
Knitting
- Arrr-gyle
OMG! I MUST make these! - Chevron Tank Top Pattern
I think I may try this some day. Looks simple enough. And the pattern sounds very similar to the Jaywalker Sock pattern. - Free Sock Pattern Links
I wanna try the basket weave socks! - Garterlac Dishcloth
Entrelac with garter stitch - Harry Bear
A cute and easily knitted bear. Perfect for a baby shower gift! - Hipknitism: Free Online Sock Class
Another great online sock class. - HJS Studio Tutorials
Hmmm… need a category for this but this link contains all kinds of fiber-y goodness… washing, carding, spinning and more. - Kitty Pi
I’m going to make this with my first wheel spun yarn. - KnitList: Socks & Slippers Patterns
Some patterns have pictures! I’ve not tried any of them… yet. - KnitPicks: 2 At Once, Toe Up Sock Pattern
I’ve knit one pair this way and, although I didn’t get the heel quite right, I can’t wait to knit the next pair! - Knitting Help.com
Wow! Little video clips *showing* how to do different stitches. I’ve discovered I’ve been doing Ktbl rather than K all this time! - Knee Socks!
Knit from the toe up with double increases at the back to fit over the calf. - Matt’s Socks (PDF)
When I get good, this is the pattern I want to try!! - Mochimochi Blog’s Free Knitting Patterns
Waaay cute! - One Row Scarf
from the Yarn Harlot… who else? - Sideways Socks
Another sock pattern I’d like to try. - Sock Blocker Keychain
The cutest little keychain fobs. Maybe I’ll make a sock for every season/occasion. *sigh* - Sock Knitters: Argyle Sock instructions
Oooh! Something to help me with those Arrrr-gyles. - Sock Knitting Class
A great online tutorial! Similar to the simple sock instructions in “Socks! Socks! Socks!” Picked up a few things here that I didn’t get from the book. - Spun Mag: Summer Sock Collection
Some unusual sock patterns. - Spun Magazine: Basic Ribbed Socks
The toe on this is decreased differently and the heel/instep stitches are not divided evenly. Something new to try! - Tiny Purse Pattern
Perfect little purse for gift giving or using! - TipTop Toes
Knitty article on different sock toe techniques. The author does a great job of explaining the short row toe! - Toes & Heels (and more)
Great collection of techniques! - Yarnball Pattern
Great for a quick child’s gift. No gauge required!
Knitting Blogs
- Fuzzy Noodle Knits
Her reglan sweater pattern may just get me to knit a sweater. Ack! - Glampyre Knits
Blog, patterns and freebies! - Hello Yarn
Be sure to check out her free patterns for pirate themed stuff! - Hill Creek Yarn Shop
A blog for the LYS! Kewl! - Moth Heaven
Home of the original Arrgyle! - Split Yarn
Another great knitter, IMHO. Nice pics of her work. I love her masthead. - Streets and YOs
Knitting and sewing blog. - The Blue Blog
When I get good at knitting socks, I’d love to join one of her Sockapaltwoza knit-a-alongs. - The Yarn Harlot
Author and knitter. Great stuff! - Through the Loops
A fellow KSKS participant
Luceting & Fingerloop Braiding
- Phiala’s Lucet Page
Directions and examples on how to make luceted cord. Be sure to check out the rest of her site! - Fingerloop.org
an online version of a Compleat Anachronist publication with some new patterns added
Merchants
- Knit Picks
I’m awaiting my first order from these guys! A sampler of one of their sock yarns (2 balls of each in the series… woohoo!) - Knitty.com
These guys (or gals) are more of an eZine than a merchant. - Lion Brand
You’ll see thier yarns at your local hobby/craft store. They have some great free online patterns. - Mielke’s Fiber Arts
source for weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, tatting, bobbin lace, felting, dyeing, and locker hooking equipment, books, and supplies. - Recycled Yarn
What a cool idea! I can’t wait to try some.
- Susan’s Spinning Bunny
best roving I’ve ever bought - The Knitting Zone
- Yarn Supply
Just ordered from these folks. Their clearance isle had bargains I couldn’t resist! Bernat Hot Sox Yarn for less than 2 bucks. Woot!
Nalbinding

