Best in Knitting Art, Techniques - The Weird, Wacky and Wonderful

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Let's visit the weird, wacky and wonderful world of knitting!

We'd like to introduce you to innovative groups we come across, interesting knitting art, new techniques and yes, weird knitting.  Alice in Stitches would like to foster all textile and fiber arts and this lens will focus on the knitting world.

Please visit us at Alice in Stitches  for unique and art-focused knitting, quilting and needle art supplies.

Alice in Stitches Needlework Opens a New Amazon Web Store

Combine easy Amazon shopping with Alice in Stitches knitting supplies!

Alice in Stitches Needlework Shop is now open for business at aliceinstitchesneedlework.com, combined with Amazon for a great shopping experience. You'll find a great selection of knitting supplies such as Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle kits and accessories and Caron Bond knitting machines and fun spool knitters. We offer a full selection of project bags and totes from Lantern Moon, Della Q and Bagsmith.

We carry Royal Winders and Glimakra Swifts to make your projects go smoothly.

Take advantage of easy, one step check out through Amazon while shopping at Alice in Stitches Needlework Shop.

Let's Share - The unique and the beautiful knitted creations

Is it art or is it knitting?

A little dose of inspiration for your knitting creativity. Go ahead and add to the list and vote for your favorites!

KNITTING ART and Mallia Sakalak

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Log cabin blanket (finished!)

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My new pointy mittens!

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a woolen sheep !!!

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Sari Silk Shawl

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booze bag knit from handspun yarn

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bundles of joy

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Lee's Fichu

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Kolenyas (WIP)

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Knitting Goodies from Alice in Stitches

Need a new project?

We carry yarn, knitting boards, needles, totes and so much more.
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Fun Knitting Groups and projects we've come across

Do you know what your fellow knitters are up to?

Who'd have guessed it?
Knitta
A graffiti knitta
I Knit London
Knit a River project
Hell's Knitter's
Acts of random knitted graffiti
Revolutionary Knitting Circle
A loosely knit circle of revolutionaries
What a load of Knit
You'll have to see this one to believe it!

Knitting Boards - Knit without needles!

Knit with ease on a knitting board

The process of knitting on knitting boards was originated in the 1500's in the mountain villages of Europe. The technique was passed down through the families, generation to generation. However, when the knitting machine was introduced, knitting boards all but disappeared.

Today, Kim and Pat, a mother/daughter team at The Knitting Board Company, have brought the technique back to a new generation of knitters.

This fun and unique method of knitting also makes it possible for someone who has lost the use of an arm, to continue the craft. The board can easily be bolted down to a surface and used one-handed.

Knitting Boards are available in kits, in different lengths and with DVD instruction.

Give it a try - you might like it!

Alpaca Shearing - Your yarn journey begins!

A look at a day in the life of an Alpaca rancher

Every wonder how they go about shearing an Alpaca? Here's the video for you!

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Alpaca Yarns - Hypoallergenic & Water Repellant

Alpaca is one of the finest fibers in the world.

Do you know what makes Alpaca fiber special (and perfect for your knitted garments)?

~ Fiber Diameter - an Alpaca's fiber ranges from between 15 to 30 microns - one of the finest in the world.

~ Hypoallergenic - Many people are sensitive to the lanolin in a sheep's wool. This is not present in Alpaca. Also, dyes are generally not necessary, as Alpaca comes in 22 natural colors.

~ Water Repellant - An Alpaca's coat has adapted to it's harsh environment with a water repellancy. This feature carries over to garments made with Alpaca fiber. Also, the smell often associated with "wet sheep" is not present in Alpaca.

~ Warm - Again, because of their mountain lifestyle, Alpacas have developed fiber that will keep them warm. Each shaft of hair is hollow, creating extra insulative air pockets. Alpaca fiber is said to be 8 times warmer than sheep's wool.

~ Soft - Finished Alpaca garments are much softer to the touch than sheep's wool garments. The prickle of wool is not present in Alpaca fiber. A sheep's wool has little barbs down the shaft of each hair, whereas an Alpaca hair is smooth down the shaft.

If you are ready to give this fiber a try, visit Alice in Stitches for Maggi's Knits Brushed Alpaca.

Knit it - then Felt it!

Give felting a try with these fun and creative kits

We've just discovered a fun new company called "Pick Up Sticks". They sell kits and patterns for knitting and felting.

How about a sushi wallet kit, packaged in a sushi tray? The kits are creative and perfect for gift giving. Maybe you'd prefer felting a daffodil ~ it's packaged like a garden bulb.

If hats, pillows and purses are more your style, we've got those, too. These cute kits come creatively packaged and ready for gift giving. Come and check them out at Alice in Stitches - Felting kits.

Thanks for visiting!

Great knitting supplies on Amazon

A few of the knitting supplies offered by Alice in Stitches on Amazon.

Weave and Hook Knitting Board Basic I How-To DVD Instruction

Weave and Hook Knitting Board Basic I How-To DVD Instruction

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Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Pink Companion Set

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles Pink Companion Set

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Caron Bond America Cool Corder Automatic Spool Knitter Knitting Machine

Caron Bond America Cool Corder Automatic Spool Knitter Knitting Machine

CARON-Make super projects like loopy scarves braid more...0 points

Weave and Hook Knitting Board 28

Weave and Hook Knitting Board 28" with Knit Hook

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Weave and Hook Knitting Board 10

Weave and Hook Knitting Board 10" Grey Scarf Kit with Yarn, DVD & Pattern

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Noro Yarns - Beautifully handspun Japanese Yarn

Rich vibrant yarns for your special projects

Noro yarn is known for it's rich colors and beautiful textures. This special yarn is perfect for garments of all kinds. The Noro yarn is carefully hand spun and dyed with the highest quality dyes.

Here's a link for a look in photos of Noro Yarn process from Start to Finish.

You'll find a selection of Noro Yarn at Alice in Stitches.

Beautiful Noro Yarns

Kureyon, Iro, Silk Garden, Gisha and more

For that special project, you'll want the best yarn. Why not try the richly colored, Japanese Noro yarns?
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More Needlework lens's from Alice in Stitches

Looking for information on Quilting and Needleart supplies?

Alice in Stitches has more lens's on the needle arts.

Visit Quilting Tips, Shortcuts and Advice for many quilting tips to create more quilts in less time.

At Alice in Stitches Quilting, Knitting and Needle Arts Ebay Store you'll hear about the latest products, great suggestions and quilts.

For a discussion on the creativity behind quilting, visit Art Quilting

Great Knitting Patterns

Fun ideas from Noni, Debbie Bliss and more!

Check out the latest collection of knitting patterns!
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Wondering How to Knit with Beads?

Here's clear instruction on starting a bead knitting project

Add pizzazz to your knitting with beads!

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Debbie Bliss Yarns

So soft and easy to work with!

Debbie Bliss yarns are available in a wide array of colors and weight. These affordable yarns won't disappoint!
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Knit for the Cure

Products donating a percent of their sales to Breast Cancer Research

We're always on the lookout for products that donate a portion of their proceeds to charity. We have found two companies in the knitting community that are helping to support Breast Cancer Research.

The first is the Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Company, who has a complete knitting needle set in pink, along with it's accessories. The owner of the company struggled herself with this disease, has overcome and moved on to help others. The Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles sets are packaged in travel box - complete with 10 needle sizes, 6 circular cords, extenders and end buttons.

The next is the Lantern Moon Company, a family run company creating totes and knitting needles in Vietnam. They have a Tote for the Cure bag that is black on the outside with a pink and black checked interior. Just the thing to tote around all your supplies.

Knitting on Bonanzle

We've joined the fun on Bonanzle. Here's a great new shopping site that lets you chat while you shop. Visit our knitting category at Alice in Stitches on Bonanzle.

Handmade Buttons for your knited projects

Ceramic buttons from South Africa and Asian fabric buttons from Japan

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Shreddies - Knitting with Nana's

A little humor from England!

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Alice in Stitches Quilting, Knitting and Needlearts Store

We have lots of fun knitting supplies and yarns

Visit Alice in Stitches for Denise Interchangeable knitting needles, Lantern moon products, Noro yarns and more. We also carry knitting boards and knitting books.
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Knitting Loom Basics Demonstrations

Is the knitting loom for you?

If you've become frustrated with your knitting needles, why not try to knit with a loom? Fun and easy, for the less coordinated among us!

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Random Knitting goodies from CafePress

Looking for a unique knitting statement?

Try CafePress for unusual knitting gift items.
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Any favorite knitting tips or fun links to pass along?

We'd love your comments!

  • Northernista Jan 19, 2009 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    Nice lens, thank you!
  • cheezfri Nov 16, 2008 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    Such pretty things here; great lens! I will be trying out some of the yarns I see here soon.
  • EmmaCooper Sep 12, 2008 @ 7:17 am | delete
    Fabulous lens! Really inspiring
  • bdkz Apr 27, 2008 @ 11:29 am | delete
    I love this lens! 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • badmsm Mar 20, 2008 @ 11:59 am | delete
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  • MelanieJGrimes Feb 3, 2008 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    I love this lens. I added your plexos to my lens at
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    Thanks for sharing.
    Mel
  • charlesgrimes Jan 23, 2008 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    So many beautiful yarns. Don't get me started!! Beautiful lens.
    Thanks for sharing.
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  • SusanShaw Jan 10, 2008 @ 8:54 pm | delete
    Great lens! I'm one of the "knitting-challenged" but this lens makes me feel like there might be hope for me...thanks!
  • katiyana Oct 14, 2007 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    This is such an awesome lens! I'm lensrolling it on my two knitting lenses and giving you 5 stars! I own a set of Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Company from when I was a kid just learning to knit - they are AWESOME! How cool that they're doing something so generous...
  • HotbuttonPress Oct 4, 2007 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    I'm hosting knitwear designer, Donna Druchunas, and interviewing her about her new Ethnic Knitting book at http://www.squidoo.com/booktours . Come visit. Great site here! Five stars for you.
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