There are lots of ways to learn about knitting and build your skills these days. We can watch videos, read books and blogs and learn from people we know. If you want to learn a lot in a short period … Read More ...
More Tips on Getting the Perfect Knitting Gauge
One of the key parts of learning how to knit well is understanding gauge. While there are plenty of knitters who say they never check their gauge, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of making and properly … Read More ...
Get Simple Style with this Easy Vest Knitting Pattern
I love Japanese knitting patterns. Of course not every designer from that country has the same style, but in general, many Japanese knitting patterns have a spare but stylish look, with just enough details to make them interesting to knit … Read More ...
Garter Ear Flap Hat Knitting Pattern
This is such a sweet take on ear flaps I think everyone is going to want to knit this hat — and with sizes from baby to adult you can knit them for everyone you know!
The Garter Ear Flap … Read More ...
Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to knit their first sweater. The pattern is designed with the beginner knitter in mind, using simple techniques such as ribbing and stockinette stitch. It’s worked … Read More ...
Moss Stitch Knitting Patterns
Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More ...
Use Your Scraps to Make a Little Leftovers Cowl
This time of year I feel like everyone is thinking about using their stash and odd balls from leftover projects. Maybe it’s just me, currently knitting a sweater (that might end up being a sweater dress!) from a bunch of … Read More ...
Unconventionally Striped Socks Knitting Pattern
There’s something kind of classic about the design of the Wandelbos socks by Mieka John, even though the stripes and color blocking on them is a little unconventional.
The socks are worked from the toe up and uses a German … Read More ...
A Super Bulky Coat to Knit for Indoors and Out
This pattern is referred to as a car coat, but if you ask me this is a great project to knit and wear for in the car, or on the couch, or just about anywhere else.
It’s worked in super … Read More ...
Easy Bulky Throw Knitting Pattern
While we’re getting back to basics this week, here’s a great throw to knit for the back of your couch that uses a simple textured stitch pattern.
The pattern is called hurdle stitch, and it’s made with a repeating pattern … Read More ...
Start the Year with Easy Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns
Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More ...
Knit a Snuggly Poncho with this Free Knitting Pattern
There’s not much nicer than throwing on a cozy layer of handknit goodness with a bit of mohair for extra warmth.
This knit poncho is worked from the top down with a deep turtleneck and a fun and easy lace … Read More ...
Starlit Night Fingerless Mitts Pattern
Fingerless mitts are a year-round accessory for me, but they’re a great thing to knit and to wear when it’s cold out.
The Starlit Night mitts pattern from The Crimson Stitchery uses slipped stitches to make a field of stars … Read More ...
Easy Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern
Looking for an easy but special project to knit with a single skein of yarn?
The Tombreck Hat from Ysolda uses about a skein of worsted weight yarn. It has a simple textured chevron pattern (which is shown in chart … Read More ...
Universal Sock Knitting Pattern: No Swatching Required
This sock pattern does all the math for you. You can take any sock yarn and suitable needles and start making your socks without having to swatch or think about how many stitches should you cast on.
Because you start … Read More ...