A provisional cast on is a temporary knitting cast on that keeps your stitches live so you can come back to them later. It is useful for seamless scarves, folded hems, sock toes, cowls, sweater edges, pockets, and projects where … Read More ...
Get into the Details with the Sashiko Tee Knitting Pattern
Sashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that uses running stitches to make lines (straight or otherwise) that reinforce and insulate fabric. It can be used as a mending technique or for decorative purposes, and it has become popular in … Read More ...
15 Bind-Off Methods Every Knitter Should Know And When To Use Them
Binding off is one of those knitting skills that sounds very simple until you realise the edge of your project has a personality of its own.
Too tight? Your sock will not go over your heel.
Too loose? Your sweater… Read More ...
Pretty Tank Top Knitting Patterns to Keep You Cool
I’ve been writing about knitting online for a long time, and a lot of things have changed. But one good thing I think has changed over the years is that fewer people see knitting as a seasonal activity. Most people … Read More ...
Knitting Stylish Stuff from Your Stash Book Review
Every knitter has a stash. Some of us have a neat little basket. Some of us have a “please don’t open that cupboard too quickly” situation. So a book called Knitting Stylish Stuff from Your Stash already feels like it … Read More ...
Knit a Swirly Square in Any Size You Like
This swirly square stitch knitting pattern from Studio Knit is a lot of fun, and it looks kind of complicated without being difficult at all.
The swirly nature of the block comes from regularly placed increases, as the pattern is … Read More ...
Knit a Stunning Bestiary Scarf
I don’t even know what to say about this amazing knitting pattern. The Bestiary Scarf from Monstra & Mirabilia is so full of details it’s a little intimidating to talk about.
It features, as the designer describes it, an “artistic … Read More ...
Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF – Baby Cardigan and Crew Neck Jumper
There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which … Read More ...
Patriotic Knitting Patterns to Celebrate America’s Birthday
As I’m writing this the United States is about to celebrate a pretty big birthday, and while some of us have complicated feelings about that country right now, I think most of us would agree both that it’s a place … Read More ...
Knit a Little Book Review
There’s something extra satisfying about knitting children’s sweaters. They’re small enough to feel manageable, sweet enough to make you say “just one more,” and they don’t require the same emotional commitment as knitting an adult-sized cardigan that may or may … Read More ...
Choose Your Own Brioche Knitting Adventure with this Shawl Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a fun project to play with brioche knitting, check out the My Buddy knitting pattern/recipe from Casuarinagirl on Ravelry.
This project doesn’t include a brioche tutorial, so it’s good to know the basics, including how … Read More ...
Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater
The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”
Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at … Read More ...
Ties to Knit for Father’s Day
I know it’s a bit of a cliche to say that all dads wear ties, but I do think a knit tie is a nice thing to have when you do need to wear one, so let’s look at some … Read More ...
25 Knitting Projects That Sell Well At Craft Fairs, Markets And Online
There is something very satisfying about turning a basket of yarn into something people actually want to buy. Of course, there is also that slightly less romantic moment when you realise you have spent six evenings knitting a complicated lace … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket with a Fun Ripple Pattern
I feel like I’ve been seeing feather and fan and similar stitch patterns a lot lately. Maybe it’s just because I knit a feather and fan scarf earlier this year so now I’m paying attention to it. But this stitch … Read More ...