There have been a couple of crafty news items in the past few days that I thought were worth noting for those of you who care about the crafty industry (which, if you buy yarn or knitting books or take … Read More ...
Want to Knit Some Cool Socks? This Book Could be Yours
Martha is getting this one.
The book Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman has been on my shelf for a long time. Nearly 10 years, it turns out. So long, in fact, that I have gone through several bouts of being … Read More ...
Projects to Knit for Mother’s Day
In America Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so if you’re planning to knit something for a special mom in your life, you probably should get cracking!
In years past I’ve shared ideas for knitting fingerless gloves (plus my … Read More ...
Pom-Poms are Still a Big Thing — Here are Three Ways to Make Them
I’ve been seeing a lot of stuff about pom-poms lately, and they are a really fun way to jazz up knitting projects or just about anything else (and often a great way to use up yarn, as well). Here … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Dishcloth in Waffle Stitch
Waffle Stitch is a fun and easy knitting stitch pattern that’s great for a washcloth or dishcloth because of the great nubby texture of the stitch.
The stitch is kind of a combination of Stockinette Stitch and ribbing, so it … Read More ...
Leaving on a Jet Plane? How to Take Your Knitting with You
It’s getting to be travel season, and if you’re a knitter you know that travel time and vacations can leave lots of time for knitting. But it seems like every year I get questions about whether it is allowed to … Read More ...
Grab a Chance to Learn Seamless Knitting from the Pros
Shelia is our winner.
This is another one of those books that I love because it’s just really smart and helpful and has great patterns, too.
The Art of Seamless Knitting
by Simona Merchant-Dest and Faina Goberstein really grounds knitters … Read More ...
Love Finding Dory? Knit Squirt the Sea Turtle
This knit version of Squirt the Sea Turtle from Finding Nemo/Finding Dory is super cute and has a lot of great details, which makes him a fun stash-busting project.
In all this little project, designed by Nicola Riley, uses six … Read More ...
Ways to Join in the Round for Circular Knitting
I think the biggest hurdle knitters have to get over when they want to start knitting in the round — perhaps maybe how to manage double-pointed needles — is understanding logistically how to get started.
How do you keep your … Read More ...
Make a Bunny from a Square of Knitting
Here’s one more last-minute Easter/spring related knitting project you still have time to make.
Did you know you can make a bunny from a square of knit fabric? Studio Knit has the full tutorial for making a bunny from a … Read More ...
More Cute, Quick Easter Patterns to Knit
We are getting down to the wire on Easter knitting projects, but there are a lot of super cute things you can do with yarn that you still have time to make for the holiday.
Says the woman who has … Read More ...
Knit a Bunny Nugget — Or a Bunch
I don’t know what is cuter, these little stash-busting bunnies from Rebecca Danger or their name: Bunny Nuggets.
Both are pretty adorable, I have to say.
These little guys can be worked up with just 30 to 50 yards … Read More ...
Your Chance to Grab these Blanket Knitting Books
Karey is the winner!
Last month I shared a couple of little booklets from Leisure Arts all about knitting quick afghans and blankets, and this week I’m giving you the change to get them for yourself.
The booklets are:
Get an Education in Shawl Knitting from Kara Gott Warner
Kara Gott Warner recently announced she was moving on from Creative Knitting magazine, where she had been the editor for years. But she’s certainly keeping busy in the next phase of her career.
Her Power Purls podcast is still going … Read More ...
Check out this Kickstarter for a Wearable Notions Holder
Because I mentioned the Knit Show Kickstarter the other day I wanted to share this one, too, which is for an interesting wearable knitting notions holder called the TINK.
TINK (that’s knit backward, by the way) is a six-inch … Read More ...