The New York Times recently ran an interesting profile of Vladimir Teriokhin, a former ballet dancer in Russia turned sought-after high-fashion knitwear designer. He makes sweaters for the likes of Oscra de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, as well … Read More ...
Book Review: Custom Socks
I love the way Kate Atherley’s mind works. Her background in mathematics and experience as a technical editor give her a mind for the analytical side of knitting and knitwear design, but she’s also great at explaining technical things in … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – 13 Bulky Yarn Blankets to Knit
In the past I have not been a big afghan knitter, but this fall and winter I’ve made two giant blankets (one, the Bulky Stockinette Throw, is free on Ravelry; the other I will let you know about as … Read More ...
Knit Sweet Fingerless Gloves with Owl Cables
I’m a little obsessed with fingerless gloves (and am wearing a pair as I write this, as a matter of fact) because my hands are cold all the time. It’s great to have mitts that are really cute if you’re … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knit Scarves and Shawls Now
Reader amchart is our winner!
It won’t always be this way, that the book I’m giving away is the one I reviewed the week before, but since we had such fun with the cowl book I thought it would be … Read More ...
KnitBits: Knitting for Jimmy Kimmel, Knitting for Charity and Knitting Against All Odds
There’s so much great knitting news this week, but I think we have to start with the story of Brad Perry, a reporter from KUSI San Diego, who on a whim accepted a ticket to a taping of “Jimmy … Read More ...
Book Review: Knit Scarves and Shawls Now
I’ve been enjoying the discussion on the giveaway post this week and seeing that a lot of people are knitting a lot of cowls.
But for those who aren’t, maybe this book will prove more interesting. Knit Scarves and Shawls … Read More ...
Monkeys to Knit for the Year of the Monkey
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we’re about to begin the Year of the Monkey.
I found so many cute monkey knitting patterns I actually had to stop looking for fear of overwhelming you all with the … Read More ...
Knit a Super Warm Turtleneck Style Capelet
I have never really been that into ponchos, but each time the come back into style I feel myself getting a little weaker.
I particularly love big, bulky, but otherwise simple designs like this turtleneck capelet/poncho from Modern Crafting. It’s … Read More ...
Giveaway: 60 Quick Cowls
Congratulations to Adrienne!
It has been unseasonably warm for a few days here in Arkansas, though it’s going to start getting cold again tomorrow. I’m guessing most of us in the Northern Hemisphere still have some winter ahead of us, … Read More ...
KnitBits: Knitting for Health, a Couple of Knitalongs and a Knitting Fairy Tale
The big news in the knitting in the news world this week was the post on the New York Times’ Well blog by Jane Brody talking about the health benefits of knitting. She’s a knitter herself and she explores … Read More ...
Book Review: 60 Quick Cowls
In a knitting group that I belong to on Facebook, someone recently asked what the big deal is about cowls. Why would someone knit a cowl instead of a scarf, she wondered.
Personally, I like the fact that all your … Read More ...
Knits for You and Your Valentine
Are you looking for a unique and special way to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Knitting a beautiful handmade gift for your special someone could be just the thing to make the day extra special! Knitting is an incredibly … Read More ...
Make a DIY Ball Winder with a Mixer
Lots of yarns come in hanks these days, which shouldn’t be knit from directly. They need to be wound into balls. And some people just like all their yarn in balls instead of skeins.
So what’s a crafter to do … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knit Yourself In X2
Anne and Ellie are our winners!
The other day I shared a review of Knit Yourself In: Inventive Patterns to Tell Your Story in the Danish “Hen Knitting” Tradition by Cecilie Kaurin and Linn Bryhn Jacobsen. It’s a fun … Read More ...