I’m still kind of bummed we missed our normal beach vacation this year, but if you live near a body of water (or want to pretend you can visit your favorite beach this year) it might be time to knit … Read More ...
Betsy Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good raglan sweater, and this little raglan cardigan for a baby is both simple and adorable.
The Betsy Baby Cardigan from Lion Brand Yarn is a little short sleeved, buttonless cardigan that uses eyelets to shape the … Read More ...
A Cheat Sheet for Cast Ons
I have been a long-tail cast on person for a LONG time. I know other cast ons, and I know there are better choices for some purposes, but I default to long-tail most of the time.
(When I teach, I … Read More ...
Play with Easy Eyelets with the Zeffira Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern (the Igneous Sweater) where the stitch pattern fades out to Stockinette Stitch as you knit.
The Zeffira Top from Susanna IC starts with a dense eyelet diamond pattern that fades up to … Read More ...
Knit a Tee with a Mosaic Twist
I am a big fan of plain designs for summer because I like my summer tops and tanks to knit up fast. But sometimes taking the extra time to add some fun details really pays off.
Such is the case … Read More ...
Knit a Francy Shawl for Fall
As much as I’m not ready to admit it, it’s probably time to start thinking at least a little bit about knits for fall. Shawls are great for the end of summer and beginning of fall, when the early mornings … Read More ...
Toddler Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
It might not feel quite like time to start thinking about sweaters for the kids, but it really is. Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so it pays to have some easy (and cute) patterns at the … Read More ...
Knit a Fancy Circular Yoke Summer Top
There’s definitely something to be said for super simple, plain knits for summer tops. They’re on and off the needles fast, and their simplicity kind of goes with the season.
But sometimes it can be fun to add a little … Read More ...
Gear Up for Your Pandemic Knitting
I always liked the meme that said something like knitting isn’t just a hobby it’s a post-apocalyptic life skill.
While this isn’t quite the apocalypse, I think a lot of us have found a lot of good reasons for knitting … Read More ...
emPOWER People Design Now in Brioche
Earlier this month I told you about the emPOWER People project, which aims to get people to craft purple cowl/bandanas to start a conversation about social justice and to give people something special to wear when they go to protests … Read More ...
Easy Teeasy Knitting Pattern
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There’s still a lot of summer to get through where I live, so I’m still thinking a lot about summery tops. The Easy Teeasy pattern from Allison Cribbs recently caught my eye (and if … Read More ...
Fade Your Pattern with This Fun Sweater Knitting Pattern
I love the idea behind the Igneous Sweater from Knitting Expat Designs. We probably all know about the trend of fading yarns to produce an ombre effect or just to combine colors in a harmonious way in a project, but … Read More ...
Is Providing Yarn Substitutions the Designer’s Job?
There’s been a lot of talk in the knitting community on Instagram and elsewhere about how using hand-dyed yarn in projects can feel like it excludes knitters who aren’t able to afford that yarn and suggesting that designers should provide … Read More ...
Sunflower Shawl Knitting Pattern
I have been knitting a lot of shawls this summer, because I like to wear them all the time. I’m loving this sweet Sunflower Shawl from Ali Ovenshine (Capellaluna Fibers).
It’s a big shawl worked in simple stitches (mostly Seed … Read More ...
Easy Linen Market Bag Knitting Pattern
I’ve been wanting to knit a new market bag for a while now. Probably because I miss going to the market and would love to have a nice new accessory when I go again.
Bags are great to knit in … Read More ...