Patterns, projects and techniques
Congrats to Linda and Sarah!
Membership-based websites are really popular these days as a way to continue your education in a subject over a long period of time, whether you want to learn more about writing, marketing or even different … Read More ...
I do not even want to think about how quickly Christmas and the other winter holidays are going to be here, but the fact is, if you want to craft something for your tree or for holiday gifts you should … Read More ...
Knit Picks has been releasing a new washcloth knitting (or crochet) pattern every week this year, and it’s been a while since we checked in, so I thought I would highlight a couple of recent ones that caught my eye.… Read More ...
Even though I’m starting to get in a fall mood, the weather is hardly cooperating with that feeling. We’re actually having the hottest week we’ve had all summer, and while I’m certainly not complaining, I’m not exactly in the mood … Read More ...
You know that I love knitting for babies and little kids (I’ve even written a book on the subject of knitting for babies!) and I can’t resist this little garter stitch cardigan from Berroco.
Called Kelcema, it’s worked in … Read More ...
The free pattern this month from the Sweater Babe is a pretty mobius cowl worked in mohair and lace.
It’s the perfect thing for fall knitting or getting a jump on your gift giving. It’s sure to be nice and … Read More ...
Yolanda is the winner of this giveaway!
This is an older book, but it’s a good one if you like cable knitting. I always think of cables as being the perfect thing to knit in the fall or for the … Read More ...
Stevie Nicks is well known for her bohemian style, flowing clothes and shawls that accentuate her movement on stage, and now she’s looking for a new, handcrafted shawl to use in a photography shoot.
The singer has taken to Talenthouse, … Read More ...
Have you ever knit something, maybe for a gift or for the holidays, and wanted to give it a little extra special something without a whole lot of work on your part?
I got the chance to play with a … Read More ...
Knitting with fabric, whether T-shirt yarn or another material, can be a lot of fun. It’s usually pretty bulky yarn, meaning you can knit up a project in a flash that has a lot of texture and personality.
For example, … Read More ...
The Craftsy blog is always full of great, useful tips and information that will make knitting easier for you, and this post about yarn texture is no exception.
Ashley looks at different plies of yarn and shares the general rule … Read More ...
This sounds like fun: Caron United (Yarnspirations) is having a Choose Your Own Adventure knitalong/crochetalong. The event takes place from Sept. 9 through Oct. 15 and involves a scarf, a sock monkey and a weekly clue.
The scarf calls … Read More ...
I usually let my giveaways run for one week unless I’m just not paying attention to pick a winner, but last week’s giveaway hasn’t gotten a whole lot of love so I thought I would post it again and leave … Read More ...
A British student’s work knitting fanciful wigs is now helping cancer patients and others suffering from hair loss. Louise Walker of London began knitting hairstyle-inspired projects as part of her final year photography project, but she says chemotherapy patients and … Read More ...
Do you know about the Martha Stewart American Made Awards? This is a program, now in its third year, that honors companies in craft, food, design and style. Companies are nominated to take part, then the finalists are chosen and … Read More ...
