My Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) has had all their classes as watch for free for a while (and still will through 4/16 if you want to take advantage), and one of the classes I watched was form Xandy Peters.
You might … Read More ...
Help Your Kids Learn to Knit with Rowan
Lots of people are pulling together to help us keep our kids educated and entertained these days, and the good folks at Rowan Yarns have stepped up with a five-part class to help kids learn to knit.
In these … Read More ...
Oban Cardigan Named March Mayhem Champion
After narrowing the field from 64 to two, knitters voting at Mason Dixon Knitting declared the Oban Cardigan by Thea Coleman the top knit of 2019.
It’s easy to see why this classic cabled cardigan caught the eye of voters: … Read More ...
Knit a Hug Shrug Any Way You Want it
What we all need right about now is a comforting pattern to knit something that we can enjoy while we are at home. The Hug Shrug by Knitting Expat could be just the thing.
Not only is it a super … Read More ...
Stay Safe and Calm with a Cozy Knit Snood
I love all the patterns that people are releasing to commemorate this time or just to give us something new and lovely to knit while we wait this out.
The Stay Safe snood is a giant cowl worked in a … Read More ...
Knit (Crochet or Sew) Ear Savers for Health Professionals
There’s been a surge in making homemade cloth masks for medical professionals and everyday people to wear to help slow the spread of the virus and protect workers who might not have other equipment to use.
But the elastic on … Read More ...
Dream of Summer with the Highbury Halter
I love Jimi Knits’ patterns. They’re just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead.
That’s especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last … Read More ...
The Best Free Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
There is something wonderfully comforting about a teddy bear, isn’t there? During the teddy bear hunt trend, people all around the world began placing bears in their windows so children walking or driving through the neighbourhood could spot them along … Read More ...
Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More ...
Need Something to Knit While Stuck at Home? Why Not Knit for Charity
There are so many ways we can help others in this time, from monetary donations to sewing masks and making blankets and other items.
It’s always true when it comes to charity knitting but maybe even more so now: check … Read More ...
Knit a Basket Full of Eggs
Now that we’ve covered Easter bunnies and chicks, why not knit up some eggs, too?
Little Red Window has a cute collection of Easter egg knitting patterns. Some of them are solid, some have little bands of Fair Isle. … Read More ...
This Egg-Shaped Chick is Sure to Make You Smile
I was looking at Easter knitting pattern on Ravelry and I saw this adorable tiny Easter chick from Amanda Berry and I just had to share it.
This Easter knitting pattern from Amanda Berry is absolutely adorable! The tiny Easter … Read More ...
Knit this Adorable Bunny for Easter or Whenever
We all could use something cute and cuddly in our lives right now, right? A couple of my friends have gotten puppies during isolation (bless them) but for the rest of us, maybe a knit bunny will suffice?
This super … Read More ...
The Gentle Cardigan is Perfect Comfort Knitting
I know it’s not quite the season for a big bulky knit in the northern part of the world, but there’s nothing like a simple, beautiful knit when you need a little comfort.
The Gentle cardigan by Brandi Cheyenne Harper … Read More ...
Knit Your Own Makeup Pads
As more of us are staying home and trying not to leave the house, you may find that you will run out of some supplies or want to conserve what you have by making your own items to supplement.
One … Read More ...