It might seem like we all have quite enough social obligations this time of year, thank you very much, but wouldn’t it be fun to take time in this buys season to unwind with some friends and just knit together? … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Squishy, Sentimental Scarf
This is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite … Read More ...
Knits for Nerds Winner!
I have to tell you I had so much fun reading the responses on this giveaway. You guys have made a lot of cool stuff and given me some great ideas for some geek craft to try.
The winner this … Read More ...
Welcome Winter with Knitty
It’s new Knitty day! The winter issue is full of delights you’ll want to snuggle up with, not the least of which is the Hibernate Blanket that graces the “cover” of the issue. This giant intarsia snowflake blanket is worked … Read More ...
A Duo of Easy Knit Shawls
If you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently.
The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by … Read More ...
British Knitters Craft a Christmas Tree
A group of knitters in Peterborough, England, have spent the past 11 months knitting patches and decorations for a wooly Christmas tree that was unveiled last weekend at All Saints Church.
The tree is made up of 5 by 5 … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Adorable Pine Trees with Cork Bases
If you’re still looking for a few cute ways to spruce up your house for the holidays, I’ve got you covered. Keep checking back this week for quick gift ideas, holiday decor, a fun giveaway or two and probably some … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Tiny Sweater Christmas Ornament
Clearly I have a thing for holiday decor that looks like clothes, because here’s another one!
This tiny Christmas sweater ornament from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is especially cute because it’s worked in one piece, meaning it will knit … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Reindeer Tracks Cowl
I have a pretty long-running obsession with projects that use slipped stitches with the yarn in front so that the extra yarn becomes a decorative feature in the project. I knit a baby blanket this way that’s still one of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Easy Knit Christmas or Hanukkah Stars
Knitting a star may seem like a rather intimidating project, but it’s not really that difficult once you see how it’s done. And the results are really cute to use for ornaments on the tree, to decorate gift bags or … Read More ...
Step it Up Knits Winner
Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Step it Up Knits
giveaway! There were a whopping 118 entries, and it was a lot of fun for me to see what level of knitting you all are at and what … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Wee Elf Hats!
I love that knitter Woolly Wormhead refers to this pattern as “a chatty recipe,” because it’s the sort of thing you can make with whatever yarn and needles you have around and it will still make a really cute little … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More ...
Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design
Now that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to … Read More ...
Another Loss to the Knitting Community
I think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More ...