When I first started knitting again after a long absence from the craft (which has now been almost 25 years ago!) I really didn’t like garter stitch that much. I found it super boring, somehow even more boring than knitting … Read More ...
Knitting Market Bag Patterns
There are certain things that just make sense to knit at this time of year, and market bags are one of them. We tend to use our canvas bags more often in the summer with trips to the farmer’s market … Read More ...
Book Review: Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary
Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her … Read More ...
Knit a Glasses Holder for Your Bedside Table
knit glasses holderNot too long ago I was seeing a crochet pattern for a glasses holder shaped like a bear all over the Internet. It was super cute, and also useful as a place to put your glasses on … Read More ...
Knit a Fish Pouch, for Reasons
I can’t resist a pattern that’s both useful and a little silly, and that’s exactly how I feel about the Rybka pouch pattern from the delightfully named Rat and Sea Witch.
I know you’re going to ask, because I did, … Read More ...
Summer T-Shirt Knitting Patterns
Knitters are always looking for ways to continue to knit and to wear their knits even when it’s hot outside, so there are tots of great T0shirt knitting patterns to choose from. I love knitting short-sleeved shirts because they feel … Read More ...
Practice Colorwork on a Cute Knit Bunny
Sometimes I feel like knitters get intimidated to try new things because they think they need to start with a big project. Your first time working in the round doesn’t need to be a sock, and your first colorwork doesn’t … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for Pride
It seems like every year there are more rainbow colored (and other flag hued) knitting projects out there to celebrate Pride. Whether you celebrate at a local event or just want to add some more color to your wardrobe, these … Read More ...
Golden Peak Media Acquires CreativeBug
Throughout the saga of the closing of Joann, I’ve been wondering what would happen to CreativeBug, the subscription-based online craft learning platform that Joann acquired in 2017.
Golden Peak Media has announced its acquisition of the company in a … Read More ...
Book Review: Magical Woodland Knits
Magical Woodland Knits by Clare Garland is a few years old as I write this, but it’s such a fun book I couldn’t resist sharing it. Step into a magical forest full of realistic woodland creatures including rabbit, deer and … Read More ...
A Blanket Knitting Pattern Where Yarn Selection is Everything
Many times when I write these posts I will say something like “you can use any yarn you want” or “this would be a great stash-busting project.” That’s just how my mind works. And my stash, too, since I probably … Read More ...
Michaels Acquires Joann Intellectual Property; Joann Website Now Forwards to Michaels
Craft retailer Michaels has acquired the intellectual property and private label brands of now-defunct retailer Joann, according to a media release, and the Joann website now forwards to Michaels.
The releases states that Michaels will be developing … Read More ...
A Whimsical Sock Pattern to Blow Your Mind
You probably know by now if you’re a regular reader (and if you’re not, welcome!) that I love a knitting pattern that’s a little silly or a little different from the usual. Classic patterns are great, too, but sometimes you … Read More ...
Summer Headband Knitting Patterns
Some knitters have trouble coming up with projects they can both knit and wear when it’s warm outside. Especially if you’re not ready for garments (thought tank tops and summer tops are great first garment projects!) it might seem like … Read More ...
What’s Next for Joann?
Now that all the Joann stores have closed, a mysterious message has appeared on the company’s website:
… Read More ...For generations, Joann has been honored to be part of your creativity: your quilts, costumes, school projects, and handmade moments of love. It