One of my missions as a crafter is to encourage people to use what they have to make something great. Accumulating stash is fun, but at some point you realize that you have more than you can ever use, and … Read More ...
A Sweater to Knit for Warmer Days
As a person who is pretty much always cold, I wear sweaters throughout the year. Sometimes I will wear lighter weight sweaters, or even short-sleeved sweaters, but there is often a sweater nearby even when it’s hot outside.
The Elton … Read More ...
Knit Socks with Gate-Inspired Colorwork
I’ll admit to not totally understanding the appeal of fancy knit socks. I enjoy knit socks (both wearing and knitting them), but my socks are generally super simple, stockinette or a basic textured stitch pattern. For me socks are all … Read More ...
How to Knit Bubble Stitch
Knitting trends come and go, and of course it depends on where you look what things you will find that are popular, but I feel like I have been seeing a lot of bubble stitch knitting projects lately.
Bubble stitch … Read More ...
How to Adjust Sock Knitting Patterns
Yesterday I shared a bunch of men’s sock knitting patterns, and it got me thinking about how to adjust sock knitting patterns if you find one you like that doesn’t fit the foot you want to knit for (whether … Read More ...
Men’s Sock Knitting Patterns
A reader recently commented on a very old post about men’s sock knitting patterns that several of the patterns weren’t available any more, so I decided it was time to provide you with a new batch of men’s sock knitting … Read More ...
Dream of Spring with this Allover Colorwork Sweater Knitting Pattern
A little bit of colorwork, whether it’s stripes, slip stitches, working with a multicolored yarn, stranded knitting, intarsia or any other method, adds a lot more interest and fun to a knitting project.
When it’s allover colorwork, that’s even better. … Read More ...
The Knitter Behind the “Banshees of Inisherin” Sweaters
The Banshees of Inisherin is one of the 10 nominees for Best Picture at the Oscars, with other nominations going to the director, Martin McDonagh (who also got a nod for best screenplay; and actors Colin Ferrell, Barry Keoghan and … Read More ...
Explore Houndstooth Knitting with this Fun Hat Pattern
I don’t know why this hat pattern reminds me of Wednesday Addams. I guess it’s because of the black and white motif, which is commonly seen in a lot of her wardrobe, including her iconic checkerboard vest.
Of course … Read More ...
Your Guide to Knitting Decreases
Last week I shared a little bit about knitting increases, so it makes sense we’d continue our learning with a look at knitting decreases.
I feel like there are fewer options for decreases in knitting than there are increases, … Read More ...
Book Review: 50 Knitted Wraps and Shawls
Some people are just shawl people. They love to knit them and wear them and give them as gifts (it is a project you can make for anyone and know it will fit, after all).
If you’re one of those … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Knitting Patterns for the Home
I recently shared some shamrock accessory knitting patterns for you to make and wear, but I thought it would be fun to share some St. Patrick’s Day knitting patterns for items you can use around the home.
The good news … Read More ...
Explore Mosaic Knitting with the Pine Sweater
Mosaic knitting is one of my favorite kinds of colorwork. Instead of having to carry and work with two different colors of yarn at the same time, mosaic knitting allows you to work with just one color per round, slipping … Read More ...
Wednesday Addams Vest Knitting Pattern
We are a little slow to be watching it in our household, but I love all the knit and crochet projects I see inspired by the Wednesday series that came out a few months ago. I have seen so many … Read More ...
Easy Ways to Increase Knitting Stitches
How many different ways to increase knitting stitches do you know?
I feel like most knitters start out with the simple knit in the front and back, also known as kfb, because if you know how to make the knit … Read More ...