Yarned offers this free pattern for this delicious lightweight knitted sweater/shawl.

get the instructable for this knitted lip warming moustache here via SandBLondon on twitter see more Knit and Crochet Moustache Patterns patterns for Prostate Cancer.

thanks through the loops for showing me to this adorable bunny pattern.

Shambala are offering whipup readers the chance to win one of three copies of each of these books. For more information on these two books go to the Make Good Books website and read where I reviewed these books here – These are the first books in the Make Good: crafts + life series of Japanese craft books translated into English and published through Shambhala.

Shambala are also offering this project for download right here – one of the projects from Linen Wool Cotton – this floor mat pattern. Download PDF here.

To enter – leave a comment here in the next 48 hours – letting us know your favourite Japanese inspired project. winners will be announced in next few days.

Patchwork Style: 35 Simple Projects for a Cozy and Colorful Life (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Suzuko Koseki. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)

Linen, Wool, Cotton: 25 Simple Projects to Sew with Natural Fabrics (Make Good: Crafts + Life) by Akiko Mano. Trumpeter (April 14, 2009)

Thank you everyone for entering – winners have been contacted – here they are:

amy:
i think sashiko is my number one inspiration of japanese craft stuff, but really, it’s the entire package. i love the simplicity of the books themselves, and the projects inside them. i have several japanese amigurami books, and a japanese embroidery book (i’d have more, but they’re so pricey!), and i love the designs and the formatting of the books themselves.

Deanna:
I love the Patchwork Style book and have been dying to get one – its not available in Australia apparantly! Im very new to sewing and there are a few projects i want to make – especially a super-size floor mat that is patchworked (im pretty sire there is a more achievable sized one in the book!). I love these titles and hope to see more published soon!

Kym:
How could I choose just one? The Japanese children’s clothes patterns are so stylish and toys are irresistably cute. I love the simplicity of zakka, with just a little piece of lace or embroidery turning a plain object into something wonderful. What’s not to love about Japanese craft?

klaudia:
Thank you for the giveaway, sounds lovely! I have a lot of favourite Japanese inspired projects, depending what am I about to make..most recently it’s aprons…so cool and simple and stylish…I would also love to have a go at tunics..but that’s a thought for the future:)

dawn:
I’ve been a huge fan of Japanese craft books for a few years now. My kids can’t get enough of the cute felt animals but I love the simplicity of embroidered linen projects.

Cindy Ericsson:
I hand-sewed a great Japanese-inspired tank last summer using a lovely blue and white batik fabric. I cut out the pieces by copying a very plain tank. Once I’d sewn the side seams and the straps, I adjusted the fit around the neck by sewing box pleats. I wore it to one of my husband’s work functions — he thought I’d bought it in a shop!

Notemaker design competition for amateur, professional or design students: design your own embossed cover for an 18 month Moleskine Diary. The winning designer gets to see their winning design printed onto the cover of a limited edition series of Moleskine diaries on sale at NoteMaker plus they win an iPod Nano. More information on entering here.

Sewing machine review site are looking for honest sewing machine reviews by people who use their machine frequently. review your sewing machine by 1 May 1, and win a $25 Amazon gift card.

living creatively create a tote [bag] competition: Email community@livingcreatively.com.au a few hi res photos of your tote bag and tell them how you made it. Not sure about dates – go here to find out more.

congrats to Rosa Pomar – looks like she won Read it here

Reader Marcia’s daughter’s school in Chicago, IL, is looking for donated fabric scraps with the primary colors in the fabric being those of the rainbow–red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple – to tie around the school’s fence in recognition of gay pride month [June]. If you can help Marcia’s school out – please email patandmarcia[AT]hotmail.com

easter tutorial: Chickummyjig – now in french translation Lavender and limes has made these chickummyjig’s – if you have made one – would love to see – please email me the link to your post or an image. whipup[at]gmail.com [thanks to pattern designer Tania from Myrtle & Eunice]

Apron giveaway - three winners have been chosen and notified – please contact brassymeg[AT]gmail.com if you are one of these winners.

Carla: I would cook in one- I know that is only one- but I guess I could also play waitress for the kids
Stitchminx: My favourite things to do in a Haute Couture apron would be 1. some delicously hot cooking! Less spills of course. and 2. delightful baking of tea cakes to impress my friends with! I may make a mess in the kitchen, but I’d look so elegant in a New Apron! Thanks for letting me enter. Rgds, Stitchminx
Rosa: I like to tie my hair up in a gingham ‘kerchief like the good old housewifes and then I either bake or I just sit around the house pretending to be from the 1950s and wishing I was…

row 1
Pattern: Saartje’s Bootees [PDF]
Knit a ballband dishcloth by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne: pattern at Canadian living
jaywalker socks by grumperina [ravelry download] (need to be a member)

row 2
Basic Sock Recipe by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee [instructions at DIY network]
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert [pattern at knitty]
Calorimetry by Kathryn Schoendorf [pattern at knitty]

row 3
Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark [pattern interweave 2006]
Fetching by Cheryl Niamath [from knitty]
Monkey {socks} by Cookie A. [knitty pattern]

row 4
Foliage by Emilee Mooney [at knitty]
February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne [ravelry download]
Odessa hat by Grumperina [ravelry download]

row 4
Turn A Square hat by Jared Flood [ravelry download]
Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang [pattern]
Booga Bag by Julie Anderson [pattern]

row 5
Urchin by Ysolda Teague [pattern at knitty]
pinwheel blanket [pattern at knitlist]
Ribbed Lace Bolero by Kelly Maher [pattern]

[image information below - links to patterns above]

1. Saartje Booties III, 2. Ballband Dishcloths, 3. Vintage Jaywalker socks (and my “fancy” shoes), 4. Self-striping socks, 5. Not available, 6. Not available, 7. Not available, 8. Not available, 9. MonkeySocks1.jpg, 10. IMG_2230, 11. february lady sweater [365.256], 12. Odessa, 13. Turn A Square, 14. Endpaper Mitts 1, 15. Finished Booga Bag with Noro Kureyon #156, 16. Not available, 17. Center detail, 18. ribbed lace bolero

There have been a few staple online mags and resources on the scene for a while, but with new mags popping up here and there I thought I would try to do a bit of of a roundup and see how many I could find. If you know of any more please comment.

image: ‘lakeside’ lacy knee high socks from knotions magazine

knitty.com – quarterly knitting magazine with patterns and articles
ravelry.com - online knitting community – patterns, forums, wiki, and more
twist collective – new online mag with some really nice patterns [only a few free patterns] and articles
knotions - new online mag with some really cute patterns
the inside loopUK based mag – small range of nice patterns
teen knitter magazine – downloadable PDF – written by teens for teens.
meta post modern knitting
– stylish patterns
the anti-craft – lots of fun for the sinister crafters
who knits – some free patterns and articles – interesting article about the internet and free patterns
knitting pattern central – updated guide to free patterns available all over the web
knitting on the net – resource of patterns available on the web
popknits vintage inspired patterns
knitters review - resource guide and how-to articles
for the love of yarn – small online mag with a few interesting patterns.
black purl – ethnic inspired patterns
knit on the net - some nice patterns
free vintage knitting – resource for vintage knitting patterns
knitting help knitting videos
glamarama - vintage knitting patterns

Print magazines or yarn stores with a free online pattern section.
Rebecca
knit n style
coats and clark
elann
garn studio
lionbrand
lana grossa
sweater babe
jimmy beans wool
berroco
knitting daily - from interweave
vogue knitting online
knit1 magazine
rowan yarns
debbie bliss online
hello yarn
interweave knits
bernat
blue sky alpacas
yarn magazine
bead and opal wool queen
panda yarns
Patons yarn :: patons Yarns

other fibre craft online mags
spindlicity – for spinners
weavezine – for weavers
crochet uncut – new crochet mag
crochet me
joy of handspinning – for spinners

other resources:
diy life – extensive knitting tool kit guide

Languages other than English
Ulla (Finnish)
www.tejemanejes (Spanish)
pierrot (Japanese)

pencil toppers
bat finger puppet
bunny hat and costume
recycled glove softie
cute amigurumi
racing snail [image shown]
fabric apple
fabric bird cage
paper fortune cookies
hedgehog softie
knitted winged heart tattoo
fly a kite
fabric beach ball
fabric house
toadstool baby rattle
apple cosy
felt strawberries
rock babies
pumpkin bears
safety cones
molly monkey pattern
teeny tiny knitted toys
itty bitty oddity
knitted star
paper doll templates
five stones game
soft acorn
camilla’s creatures
cashmere bunny

go to Lion brand for this free knitting pattern for this toy fish with crocheted eyes.

Bake It Pretty shop is giving away three $25 gift cards to their shop – go to this post to find out more and enter.

win a crafty chica sewing machine – go to this post at craftzine to find out more and to be in the running to win.

New issue of Down Under Quilts magazine is now out – get your free online subscription here.