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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
by Sarah White
The Clover Bag from Sarah Opie doesn’t strictly have to be a knitting project bag, but that’s how it’s shown in the photos on Ravelry and it’s really cute for that purpose so we’re going to go with that. I … Read More ...
by Sarah White
It seems like knitters are always stitching up rainbows and Pride projects, so while I’ve done a lot of roundups related to these subjects in the past, there’s always more to write about, so let’s take a look at some … Read More ...
There’s something about Nordic knitting that instantly makes a project feel cosy, practical, and a little bit magical. Even if you’re not actually sitting in a snowy cabin with a pot of coffee and a basket of wool beside you, … Read More ...
by Sarah White
I fear that my preference for cats over dogs is reflected in how often I write about knitting patterns that include cats (fairly often, including a vest, a stack of nesting cats, a set of cat socks with … Read More ...
by Sarah White
Jake Henzler first designed knit blocks that look like buildings to commemorate his travels to Copenhagen; over time he added other cities and developed still more city blocks for the book Knit the City Building Blocks.
The book includes … Read More ...
If your yarn basket has been looking a little too sensible lately, this might be the nudge you needed.
KnitPicks is currently running a sitewide sale with up to 25% off using code 5SUMMER26, which makes it a lovely … Read More ...