This year I’ve been sharing Kat from Just Crafty Enough’s quest to knit a pair of mittens every month, and the April pair is really cute.
The April Showers mittens feature — what else? — umbrellas, and are a pretty … Read More ...
More Benefits from Creative Hobbies Like Knitting
A couple of new stories have come out recently about how great knitting and other creative hobbies can be for our health and our life.
A study from San Fransisco State University found that creative hobbies of any sort caused … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Baby Blanket for Spring
Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.
Knit … Read More ...
Wool People 7
Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.
The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More ...
A Knitalong for Geeky Geeks
I just learned about this really cool knitalong, also known as a geekalong, that’s happening over at Lattes and Llamas. Each week the dynamic duo of Megan-Ann and Jac release a new double-knit block pattern that has some kind … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Blanket for Baby
I love to knit baby blankets, and I like patterns that have fun details both for the knitter and the parents and child to enjoy.
This Easy Baby Blanket from The Things We Do is a lot of fun because … Read More ...
A Pretty Tank with Great Details
If you’re already thinking about summer knitting you’re going to want to take a look at this free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.
The Braided Strap Tank by Tonia Barry is a beauty with a deep V-neck, braided straps and … Read More ...
Get This Cute Shrug Pattern Free Through 4/30/14
If you’re looking for a little something to keep your shoulders warm as the seasons change (or into summer if you’re like me and think everyone has their air conditioning on way too high), you’ll want to take a look … Read More ...
Knit a Dramatic Shawl for Spring
Lion Brand Amazing yarn is a lot of fun, and I’m kind of in love with this Mitered Shawl knitting pattern that uses that pretty self-striping yarn.
Using mitered squares with multicolored yarn is an easy way to break up … Read More ...
Happy Knitty Surprise Day
Today is Knitty surprise day, which means a couple more patterns have been released to get you stitching this season. (Note, if you are reading this on Wednesday, their servers may be a bit slow to load because the patterns … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Chevron Baby Blanket
I have a friend who just the other day was lamenting the fact that chevron is still a trend. I didn’t want to tell her that knitters and crocheters have always loved a good chevron, and we’re happy to see … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – A Dozen Fun Flowers to Knit
To continue the theme of flowers this week, I thought it would be fun to share some more knitting patterns so you can knit your own, whether you make a bouquet of knit flowers to display or a single flower … Read More ...
Knitters Stitch a Stunning Garden Pergola
The knitters of Norfolk in the UK are really quite amazing. They once knit a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree, and this year they’ve put together a spectacular garden pergola adorned with knit flowers, birds and bugs.
The structure, which measures more … Read More ...
Perfect Daffodils to Knit for Spring
Are the daffodils blooming where you live? They’re almost gone here, but we knitters do not have to be constrained by literal seasons.
I’m loving this knitting pattern for daffodils by Julie Taylor from Craftsy. They’re just lovely, and pretty … Read More ...
Knit Armwarmers with Anchors
I hear that one of the big trends for spring is nautical designs, and Kat from Just Crafty Enough has translated that trend into knitting with her Hello, Sailor Mitts.
Worked in two colors with anchors on one side … Read More ...