Great Excerpts/Free Patterns

I found these gems at Canadian Living. :) Enjoy!

KNITS:

Cabled Cardigan from Twinkle's Big City Knits: 31 Chunky-Chic Designs by Wenlan Chia

Quick Easy Pullover from Never Too Old to Knit, edited by Karin Strom

Aran Laptop Cover from Knitting with Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man by Michael del Vecchio

Peace Fleece Socks from Knitting for Peace by Betty Christiansen

Wrist Warmers from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson

Heirloom Shawl from Patons

Stuffed Elephant from Baby Knits Kit: Instructions and Tools for 20 Snuggly Projects by Sara Lucas

Baby Baseball Tee from Knit 2 Together: Patterns and Stories for Serious Knitting Fun by Tracey Ullman and Mel Clark

Community Afghan from Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice by Melanie Falick

3 Pillows from Luxury Knitting: The Ultimate Guide to Exquisite Yarns by LInda Morse

Felted Pillow from Felt It! 20 Fun and Fabulous Projects to Knit & Felt by Maggie Pace

Felted Patchwork Rug from Odd Ball Knitting: Creative Ideas for Leftover Yarn by Barbara Albright

Felted Water Bottle Cover from Felted Knits by Beverly Galeskas

Toy Monkey from Toys to Knit by Tracy Chapman

Dishcloth from Mason-Dixon Knitting by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne

SEWING:

Totes from Simple Sewing: Patterns and how-to for 24 fresh and easy projects by Lotta Jansdotter
CROCHET:

Cupcake/Pin Cushion from Crochet to Go: 25 Chic and Easy Patterns by Alicia Bergin