As we get ready to turn the page on 2014 and start fresh in 2015, I’d guess a lot of you are taking some time to come up with resolutions or goals for the new year. I have a lot … Read More ...
Cute Knits for Kiddos
There are so many cute knitting patterns out there for kids, it makes me wish I could spend all my days just knitting for my girl (she thinks all I do all day is sit around and knit and sew; … Read More ...
It Must Be the Year of the Cowl
Every time I do a roundup of cowl knitting patterns, it seems like another round of the projects hits my email box. That’s a good problem to have because cowls are fun to knit and really useful. I don’t wear … Read More ...
Giveaway: Artists & Makers Magazine
Congrats to Alicia, nan50 and Shelli.
Interweave/F+W have been releasing a lot of fun special issues of their magazines lately. Artists & Makers
(retails for $9.99) is a special by the editors of Cloth Paper Scissors, but it’s great for … Read More ...
Hats Off (Or Should that Be On?) for Warmth
I have been feeling the desire to knit a lot of hats lately, which is kind of funny because I don’t wear hats all that often. I usually only wear mine when my daughter makes me go out and play … Read More ...
Get a Cool Bag Pattern, Give to Doctors without Borders
Nancy’s ColorPlay Bag by Nancy Powell Thompson and Anne Berk was supposed to be published in Berk’s book Annetarsia Knits
but didn’t end up being used.
The pattern is now available on Ravelry, and is being sold for $2, … Read More ...
Knit Birds from Berroco
Fans of Berroco Yarns got a great surprise in their email boxes recently when the company sent a cute little pattern collection of knit birds.
I don’t want to share the direct links here but you can see the newsletter … Read More ...
Centenarian Credits Knitting for Longevity
Dody Patterson is 104 years old and lives in Eugene, Ore. She learned to knit when she was 7, during World War I.
“I just love it, because it keeps my hands and arms and shoulders exercised,” she told … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 DVDs
Congratulations to Yolanda.
The sixth season of Knit and Crochet Now! is set to begin airing on public television in January, but we’ve got a sneak peek this week as well as a chance for one of you to win … Read More ...
This Giant Knit Blanket is Giant, and Amazing
There are bulky knitting projects and then there’s this.
Imgur user Otterknot bought three bags (yes sir, three bags full) of wool roving at a garage sale for about $100 and, with lots of time, effort and muscle, fashioned the … Read More ...
Check Out This Guide to Fixing Your Knitting Mistakes
Mistakes in knitting happen to all of us, all the time. Recently I was knitting a scarf and I somehow ended up with one more stitch than I was supposed to have, and I ended up knitting for a couple … Read More ...
What Are You Knitting for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More ...
One More Quick Little Holiday Pattern
I hope you’re done with your Christmas knitting by now, but if you want to add one more cute little thing to work on this weekend, check out this lovely little elf from Spud & Chole. (Hat tip to Love … Read More ...
Knit Some Fun Felt Slippers for Unwrapping Presents In
This may well be the winter season when I finally break down and knit some slippers.
I really love the idea of knit slippers, but I worry that something that’s in contact with the floor so much would wear out … Read More ...
Knit a Gift Card Holder for a Semi-Homemade Gift
It’s getting down to the wire, and your hopes for knitting a lot of holiday gifts may be dashed, but there’s still hope, and time to knit a little something.
If you’re giving any gift cards this year (teacher gifts, … Read More ...