It’s hot. (Probably.) I get it. I live in the American South, and it’s really tempting to make knitting a seasonal hobby. It’s hard to want to knit when you’re sweaty, and you might not think there are a lot … Read More ...
Go Beyond Knit and Purl with this Great Book
Congratulations to Kathleen.
I took all the knitting books off my shelves last week (eek!) and am getting rid of a lot of stuff, which also means I’ve uncovered some great new (old) stuff for you all.
This week’s giveaway … Read More ...
This May Actually Be the Cutest Knit Baby Hat Ever
I have made some baby hats that I consider pretty darn cute, but this one might just be the cutest one ever.
The knit baby headphone hat from Little Red Window is exactly what the title says. It’s worked from … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Heart Wall Hanging
What happens when a knitter has a big, empty wall and a pair of giant arrows?
The Shot through the Heart wall hanging, that’s what.
This delightful creation is the work of Heidi at Hands Occupied, and I <3 it … Read More ...
Knit a Square for a Chance at a Trip to VK Live
Here’s a fun contest I thought some of you might be interested in. Have you seen Nicky Epstein’s book Knit a Square, Create a Cuddly Creature? Here’s the book on Ravelry if you haven’t. The idea is that you knit … Read More ...
Embellish Your Fidget Spinner with Knitting
Are the kids in your life playing with fidget spinners? Or maybe you have one, too? I think knitting is the original fidget toy, but that’s another story.
Kristen from Studio Knit says she was challenged by the kids in … Read More ...
A Couple of Books for Your Feminine Side
These books are going to Iryna.
This week I’m giving away two books that are perfect for you ladies who love feminine details and cozy knits.
Essentially Feminine Knits
by Lene Home Samsøe has 25 patterns that are both rustic … Read More ...
You’re Going to Want to Knit this Wonder Woman Shawl, STAT
I know I already shared a bunch of Wonder Woman knitting patterns, but this one definitely deserves a mention because it’s amazing.
The Wonder Woman Wrap from Carissa Browning is a free pattern on Ravelry and it’s a stunner.… Read More ...
Sewing a Hem as You Go in Knitting
I love knitting projects with hems. There’s something so pretty and finished and professional about them. Whether you’re doing a picot edge or a plain, folded over hem, it adds a special touch to a project.
But it’s also kind … Read More ...
Get Ready for Christmas in July with Red Heart
I am unwilling to think about Christmas at a time like this, but if you like to make holiday gifts or decorations for your home, now would actually be a great time to get started.
Red Heart is sharing patterns … Read More ...
Fun Things to Do that Aren’t Exactly Knitting
I think most of us sometimes make things with yarn that are not knit, or delve into other crafty areas that might be somewhat connected to knitting. So here’s a quick roundup of projects that have come across my radar … Read More ...
A Bunch of Little Booklets
AJ is the winner!
This week the closet-cleaning giveaways continue with four little Leisure Arts booklets:
Two-Hour Neckwear
by Marly Bird: 12 projects for scarves and cowls to knit in a jiffy
Chunky Winter Knits
: a Lion Brand book … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Blanket for a Baby
I love knitting baby blankets, even when I don’t have a particular baby to knit for. They’re a great, relatively mindless project that is always needed and appreciated.
This one from Leelee Knits is a good pattern for a somewhat … Read More ...
Knit a Hair Turban to Wear after Shower or Swimming
Sometimes knitting in the summer doesn’t feel very practical. There are a limited number of things we can make and actually use this time of year, but that usually doesn’t stop us from making things, right?
My Poppet has a … Read More ...
Use Your Swatches to Make Fun Bowls
There are lots of projects out there for using yarn scraps, but not as many for using your swatches in useful ways.
I love this idea from Interweave to use swatches to make bowls. All you need is some … Read More ...