This time of year I’m always thinking about the basics of knitting and the little things we can do to make even simple patterns look a little more interesting and beautiful (see my post “On the Importance of Details” for … Read More ...
The Amazing Knit Pie Crust and More
This one is a little old, but if you haven’t seen it yet it’s definitely worth a look. Ravelry user KnitsforLife decided she wanted to do something extra special with her holiday pies this past Thanksgiving, so she knit the … Read More ...
Getting Creative with Keppi
Have you seen Lion Brand Yarn’s latest creation, Keppi? I haven’t gotten a look at it in person yet, but it looks like a lot of fun.
This yarn is like a whole bunch of yarns of different textures … Read More ...
On the Importance of Details
I love simple patterns that include just one or two little details that make them really special. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to add those kinds of touches to my own designs, whether it’s an interesting hem line … Read More ...
A Sweet Story about Knitting for Babies
I don’t expect to see essays about knitting (with nary an animated gif in them!) at Buzzfeed, but this lovely story from Alanna Okun changed my mind a little bit.
Called “Babies Vary and Knitting Stretches” (a line from Elizabeth … Read More ...
Kara Gott Warner Promoted at Annie’s
Kara Gott Warner, editor of Creative Knitting magazine, has been named the new editorial director of knit and crochet at Annie’s, the speciality publisher that owns that magazine.
Warner will stay on as editor but will also oversee the company’s … Read More ...
Keep Your Arms, Hands and Wrists Happy in the New Year
If you’re like me, you’ve probably started a new knitting project or two with great enthusiasm in the past couple of days. Or maybe you’re just planning to knit more in the new year. Either way, you need to be … Read More ...
Knitting in the News, Looking Back and Ahead
A couple of strange knitting-related news items have hit my Facebook feed in the past couple of days that I thought you might be interested in. First off, of course Google releases a list of the most-searched terms each year, … Read More ...
NYC Knitters: Check Out Vogue Knitting Live!
If you’re a knitter in the New York area you might want to consider paying a visit to Vogue Knitting Live when it opens its doors at the New York Marriott Marquis from Jan. 17 to 19. This star-studded event … Read More ...
Looking Ahead to 2014
Lion Brand Yarn has released its predictions for the state of knitting in 2014. Based on the recent arm knitting trend, they call for more huge knits, as well as more yarn that does the work for us … Read More ...
Take on an Afghan for 2014
Back in January I started a giant stash busting garter stitch strip afghan (man, that’s a lot of adjectives!) that’s still not finished because I only pick it up when I’m not working on anything else and I’m pretty much … Read More ...
Looking for a Challenge for the New Year? Join a Knitalong
There are lots of potential New Year’s resolutions a knitter might have — and I’d love it if you’d share yours! — but one thing that’s fun and a way to build your knitting skills is to join a knitalong.… Read More ...
Merry Christmas from Berroco (and Me!)
I don’t know how I missed these in my roundup of adorable little Christmas sweater ornaments for the tree, but Berroco released a pattern collection called Minutia that includes four adorable knit and crocheted mini sweater ornaments for the tree.… Read More ...
A Cozy Cowl Just for You
Now that it’s too late to knit anything for anyone else for Christmas, I say it’s time to get selfish with your knitting. Maybe for just a little while. Even if you only knit one project for yourself. I tend … Read More ...
Keep Your Jars Cozy
I have a friend who pretty much only drinks out of Mason jars. She has a little washable lid that makes it like a to-go coffee cup, and she takes it with her everywhere.
Of course she needs a cozy … Read More ...