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 ...
Knit a Half-Circle Shawl with Slip Stitches
PDX Knitterati recently released a great new pattern called Half the Sky, inspired by a time-lapse photo of the night sky.
It uses slipped stitches and star stitch to make the tracks and stars in the sky.
It’s such a … Read More ...
Knit a Pillow to Jazz Up Your Decor
We’ve all been home for a LONG time now, so it might be a good time to knit some new accessories for the house.
This Any Angle pillow from Yarnspirations looks like fun. It uses three colors to make a … Read More ...
Free Cat Couch Knitting Pattern
Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.
This is … Read More ...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More ...
Add Some Lace to Your Summer Knitting
I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.
The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More ...
A Sweet Little Vest Knitting Pattern for Summer
I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.
The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More ...
Need Alternatives to Ravelry for Buying Patterns?
Since Ravelry changed its site design last month, making it unusable for some people (and it’s unknown when or if those issues will be fixed) many people are looking for alternatives to Ravelry for buying and selling patterns.
Promised Fibers … Read More ...
Super Quick and Free Headband Knitting Pattern
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More ...
Lunar Fade Shawl Knitting Pattern
I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More ...
A Top Knitting Pattern Designed with Summer in Mind
Jacqueline Cieslack’s Sol knit top was developed for a collection celebrating the summer solstice, and it’s just the thing to knit and wear at the height of summer.
It’s a cropped (though there’s an option for a full-length version as … Read More ...
emPower People Knitting Pattern
Have you heard about emPower People? It’s a craftivism effort aimed at sparking engagement and conversation around social justice issues.
The group was co-founded by Diane of Lady Dye Yarns, designer Casapinka, Laverne of BzyPeach, and … Read More ...