The Diya Wrap by Anjali is a long (like, really long) bias rectangular shawl worked in two colors and an array of stitch patterns that you can mix and match, combine and ignore as you like.
It includes Garter Stitch, … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
The Diya Wrap by Anjali is a long (like, really long) bias rectangular shawl worked in two colors and an array of stitch patterns that you can mix and match, combine and ignore as you like.
It includes Garter Stitch, … Read More ...
I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of knitting patterns for Canada Day, but as I haven’t gotten to it yet I wanted to share this cute maple leaf washcloth that’s perfect for celebrating Canada.
It was designed by Michele … Read More ...
There are a lot of cat lovers in the knitting world (and dog lovers, too, of course!) so there are lots of fun knitting patterns inspired by cats. The Slouchy Cat Hat by Samantha West features a row of cats … Read More ...
Raglan sweaters are my favorite. They are fun to knit and fit well, and they’re easy to customize with stripes or colorblocking.
The Parkway Tee from Arianna Soloway uses color blocking and stripes to make a fun sporty top. You … Read More ...
If you’ve got a hankering to knit a little sweater you can still wear when it’s warm (or to protect against air conditioning when it’s hot outside but cold inside) check out the Rosanna from Elizabeth Smith Knits.
This short … Read More ...
I like using ribbing as a decorative element on knitting projects rather than just as and edging, so the Onoro Tank from Tara-Lynn Morrison caught my eye.
This simple design — worked in aran weight yarn from the bottom up … Read More ...
I’ve been thinking about mosaic knitting lately. It’s a fun and easy technique for adding colorwork to knitting and I feel like it’s not used as much as it should be.
If you want to try it, check out the … Read More ...
All I want to do these days is knit summer tops (and socks, but I’ll tell you about those later).
The Rib Lace Raglan by James N. Watts is a great option for summer and beyond. It features a rib … Read More ...
June is the month for Pride and there’s no better time to craft projects in rainbow colors. Here are some great projects to knit for Pride or any other time of year!
The Intarsia Progress Pride Flag by Kim Bruce … Read More ...
I love the look of sleep sacks for babies. They’re so snuggly and warm and to be honest I’d like one in an adult size for myself.
The sweet snuggle sack pattern in our 10 Easy Baby Knitting Patterns ebook … Read More ...
These slippers are so cute and they pack a lot of fun techniques into a small project.
The Cottontail Slippers by Mara Licole have a body that is two-color brioche, and the toe part features a cable that looks like … Read More ...
I saw Cleome from Berroco on my feed the other day and I just knew I had to share it. I love the retro color palette and the fun added skill of using intarsia to make the zig zag/triangle shape … Read More ...
This sweet little V-neck cropped vest — more formally known as the Breakfast in the Garden Top by Minimi Knit Design — is a great project to knit now and wear through the summer and to layer when the weather … Read More ...
I’ve done a lot of roundups of Fourth of July knitting patterns and things to make for other patriotic holidays through the years (here are a few), but I think I’ve found some new projects that I haven’t … Read More ...
If you’re new to knitting you might find deciphering the code of knitting to be a little troublesome, so here are some tips for how to follow a knitting pattern. This photo is from my Fisherman’s Rib Scarf Knitting Pattern… Read More ...