http://www.bigcrafty.com Plus-Size Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Patterns Found and Reviewed Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:46:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Who doesn't need a lightweight summer sweater? No need to put down your needles and hooks when the weather gets steamy. These breezy patterns make me wish I were at the beach! Ok, so if you're a working mother of a toddler like me, now's probably the ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2008/06/20/free-plus-size-summery-patterns-to-knit-and-crochet/ ...free patterns! Thank you so much for submitting your ideas. You gave me plenty of good topics for posting later, but I think we're all most excited about free patterns. I've been poking around the web for some lovely free patterns and will post a nice list ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2008/04/08/and-the-next-post-will-be/ Hi! Wow, so many wonderful people have found my blog through links or Google searches. I haven't updated it much recently, but the old posts still have life in them. I want to make time to start posting again but there are so many things to talk about...I don't ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2008/03/26/you-vote-ill-post/ One of the new Project Runway patterns by Simplicity is for curvy girls! Fabulous! Share This http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/12/09/hello-project-runway-dress/ Here it is, my first handmade shirt. Pattern: McCall M5009 Size: 28W tapered to 30W on bottom. (For the uninitiated, most pattern sizes have much higher numbers than ready-to-wear.) Lessons Learned: The first rendition of this shirt was much too big and the shoulders hung halfway down my upper arm. ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/08/15/my-finished-tunic-from-mccall-pattern-m5009/ Wow!! You really must pick up this issue. Beautiful, strange, couture, oh-no-the-'80's, and everything in between. First, cruise by Vogue's site for some free patterns from the 10 different covers. Next, check out the preview page for a few pattern photos. So much delightful knitting. Anyone else in ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/08/14/vogueknittings-silver-anniversary-issue/ Knitsimple's Fall 2007 issue has patterns o' plenty for fluffy people. Most are pictured on their preview page. For those that aren't, I've taken some pictures of my floor where the magazine just happens to be there and open to that page. Cabled Vest Size: Medium to 2X (Unisex) Striped Vest Size: ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/08/14/fab-knits-for-fluffy-people-in-fall-07-knitsimple/ The summer of lazy blogging comes to an end with this post. Fall is in the air! Well, not really. But it's on the racks and in between the covers of our favorite magazines! Knitted hats, crocheted granny square afghans, and rich fabrics will fill the ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/08/14/im-back/ Just out in today's KnitBits newsletter from Berroco: Really, (yes, really, that's the name of the pattern) a vest knit in Monet. Pattern sizes x-small through 2X. Looks like you would have to block it or put the buttons in the right place to get it to do the ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/06/22/2-new-free-knitting-patterns-from-berroco/ I love that kimono-ish tunic look! Flattering AND comfortable - that's hard to beat. Here's a round-up of six of the latest kimono-like sewing patterns. If you find more that aren't on this list, let me know and I'll add them. From Simplicity: The Dress [Pattern #4050] The Short-Sleeved Knit ... http://www.bigcrafty.com/2007/06/17/sewing-pattern-round-up-that-kimono-look/