Gradient yarns are having a moment, and with good reason. People love the ease of being able to work from one ball of yarn and have amazing color changes appear before their eyes, or using mini skeins in a range … Read More ...
Hamilcloth — Hamilton-Inspired Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I’ve been pretty obsessed with the musical Hamilton for a little over a year now, and I’ve long wanted to knit something to honor that obsession.
A sweater with the star? Maybe someday.
Even better: a washcloth with the star. … Read More ...
Make a Pom-Pom Wreath, Plus Tons of Ways to Make Them
A few years ago I made a pom-pom wreath for my front closet door. I love it, but it is nowhere near as lush as this wreath from Crafts ‘n Coffee.
She used varieties of white, off-white and cream colored … Read More ...
Candy Corn Hats are Extra Cute for Halloween
If you want to knit the candy corn mittens I shared the other day, perhaps I could also interest you in a candy corn hat?
The colors of this candy are so irresistible even I want to knit some of … Read More ...
Booklets Full of Knits to Keep You Warm
Jami is the winner.
This week I thought I’d share some little books full of patterns that will get you through fall and winter with lots of cozy knits.
Warm Up with Knits has 12 patterns for hats, mitts, cowls, … Read More ...
Have Kids to Knit for? Check out the New DROPS Catalog
If you read this site often you probably know that I have an eight-year-old daughter, who blessedly still loves it when I make things for her to wear.
You will understand my excitement when you take a look at the … Read More ...
Knit a Eugenia Kim Inspired Hat with Bow
I know nothing about the world of fashion, so it wasn’t until I came upon this post for a Eugenia Kim Bow Hat that I knew who Eugenia Kim was.
You don’t have to know her, either, to find this … Read More ...
Grab These Labels to Go with Your Gift Knits
If you knit gifts for other people, you know it can sometimes be a gamble as to whether they can properly take care of whatever it is you are gifting them. That’s why superwash wool is such an amazing thing, … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Treat for Your Hands
Everyone, it seems, has a strong opinion about candy corn. I think it’s disgusting and a waste of calories that could otherwise be consumed in chocolate.
But even I can see its graphic appeal, those bold stripes that are prefect … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall and Winter with Handknits from Norway
The winner is Connie.
If you’re a fan of classic Norwegian knitting motifs — snowflakes, stars, geometric patterns and the like — but would also like to use those designs in less-than-traditional ways, you’ll love Handknits from Norway: Classic Norwegian … Read More ...
A Stash of One’s Own by Clara Parkes Review
Yarn stashes, like any other collection, are highly individual, and every knitter probably has a slightly different feeling about his or her stash (or lack thereof).
Clara Parkes (who you might know from Knitter’s Review) asked a bunch of … Read More ...
Get Ready for Football Season with this Great Mosaic Scarf
Mosaic knitting is a really interesting and easy way to get a colorful pattern into your knitting projects.
If you’ve never tried it, check out this fun football mosaic scarf knitting pattern from Sarah Burton. It’s a free download from … Read More ...
Warm Up America Seeks Tiny Hats for Africa
Warm Up America is known for providing blankets and other warm goods to people across the United States, but it supports other initiatives as well, and this year it’s helping bring awareness — and hats! — to the issue of … Read More ...
Time to Knit Some Leg Warmers
There’s a chill in the air in the mornings (though it’s still plenty warm in the afternoon) these days where I live, and I’ve been finishing up things to keep me warm (a blanket, two sweaters, a pair of socks) … Read More ...
Knit Sweet Seasonal Hats for Babies
Sandy is the winner!
The Leisure Arts book Knit Hats for Babies by Lee Ann Garrett is adorable any time of year, but it’s especially appropriate going into fall and winter, both because little ones need hats this time of … Read More ...