Loom knitting is the perfect yarn craft for busy people. Most projects come together quickly and require only a few basic steps. This is a great entry point for needle knitting to start kids on or even to try yourself.… Read More ...
Free Seed Stitch Hat Knitting Pattern
Seed stitch is one of those patterns that people either love or hate. I really like the texture of it and find it fun to knit.
Most Seed Stitch hat patterns include ribbing at the bottom, but this one from … Read More ...
Pascal the Parsnip
After the success of last years sale’s of Kevin the Carrot, Katie and the children, Pascal the Parsnip was the new addition to the Christmas plush toys on sale at Aldi supermarket.
Shoppers queued up on the date they were … Read More ...
How to Finger Knit a Blanket
Finger knitting is typically thought of as a simple way to “knit” a few stitches at a time and make small projects, and it’s often used as a gateway to fiber arts and knitting for children.
But you can make … Read More ...
Scrap Bin Stockings!
I have been trying to use up some of my odd balls of yarn left over from projects, which makes me feel industrious and is kind of fun because its a way to relive old projects.
Vickie Howell has a … Read More ...
How to Make Your Own Jumbo Knitting Needles
Jumbo yarns are everywhere these days, and using those giant threads to make chunky throws and knits means you can whip up a gift or an accessory for your home in almost no time at all.
Only trouble is, the … Read More ...
Easy Knit Basket Pattern Perfect for a Beginner
This simple knit basket project from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow uses the basic stitches of knitting and crochet to create a beautiful basket. It’s perfect for a beginner who wants to try something beyond scarves.
It’s knitted up with jumbo yarn … Read More ...
How to Design and Knit a Blanket with Any Yarn and Stitch
Some people get excited about sweater weather, and I guess I do, too (though I really wear sweaters for most of the year), but I particularly love when it gets cold enough to snuggle under knit blankets.
The bonus part … Read More ...
Knit Pumpkin Potholders
It’s pumpkin time! There’s nothing more fun than knitting with the holidays, and these pumpkin potholders are super cute and fun to knit.
They use short rows to help shape the pumpkin, and intarsia for the color changes. It looks … Read More ...
Knit an Adorable Alpaca
I think, as knitters, most of us have a soft spot (or maybe a warm spot) in our hearts for the alpaca.
Don’t tell sheep, but they are my favorite fiber-producing animal.
I’d love to have an alpaca in the … Read More ...
Knit a Trick or Treat Bag for a Doll
Halloween is just around the corner, and even dolls sometimes get dressed up for the spooky holiday.
This simple Halloween treat bag for a doll (think 18-inch doll size) is super simple to knit up in an evening. It shows … Read More ...
Basic Beginner Knit Hat for Kids and Adults
This hat is perfect for beginners and works up quickly, so it’s a great go-to pattern for fall and winter! It’s knit flat, so no need to know how to knit in the round. The shape of the hat is … Read More ...
Chevron lace cuffed fingerless gloves
These lovely lace cuffed fingerless gloves from the Feminine Touch are a breeze to knit up. Once you are past the first few rows of lace then it’s plain sailing.
They are knit on straight needles and sewn up afterward. … Read More ...
How to Knit a Flower
Knit flowers are a fun and easy addition to any knit project, and can even be used as accessories outside the knitting world, such as on a hat, headband or hair tie.
Vickie Howell has a great tutorial for how … Read More ...
Learn Brioche Stitch with this Easy Knit Cowl
Brioche stitch is one of those knitting techniques that looks hard — and does have a bit of a learning curve to it — but once you get the hang of it, it’s really easy.
It really only takes one … Read More ...