I guess it’s past time to start thinking about holiday knitting, so I thought I would share some really good, easy ideas that you can knit for gifts or for yourself this holiday season.
I love the Ava Mitts designed … Read More ...
Brooklyn Tweed Wool People 6 Has Arrived
The new season means lots of new knitting patterns to consider, and Brooklyn Tweed has just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 6. It has 13 patterns, including sweaters, scarves, hats and a cowl, all with the kind … Read More ...
Cute Little Turkeys to Knit
These cute Thanksgiving turkey knitting patterns are a fun way to use up leftover yarn while creating handmade decorations, seasonal toys and thoughtful fall gifts. From tiny knitted turkeys and felted designs to plump Thanksgiving table decorations, each pattern has … Read More ...
Knit a Little Dreidel
I am never going to get tired of dreidel song knitting puns, I don’t think. This week I decided I wanted to knit a little dreidel (I made it out of cotton yarn) and I thought I’d check out … Read More ...
Your Chance to Own a Barabara Walker Original
I meant to post about this the last round but I completely forgot about it, but Schoolhouse Press has been running a series of online auctions (the one happening now is the second of three) in which they are auctioning … Read More ...
Because Knitters are Awesome
I couldn’t resist sharing this really sweet story about the awesomeness of knitters. Knitter Susan Cottrell from London, Ontario, had been knitting a shawl in turquoise and blue lace, complete with 1,500 beads, while sitting at her husband’s bedside while … Read More ...
A Lovely Holiday Garland to Knit
I love the Luxury Holiday Garland project from Kristin Ashbaugh-Helmreich and Jimmy Beans Wool. The idea was to use each of the yarns in the company’s Luxury Fiber Sampler in something that could be used to decorate the home.… Read More ...
Check out the New Petite Purls
Petite Purls issue 16 was just released, and while they’re aren’t as many patterns for the kiddos as we’ve come to expect from this web magazine, there’s still some fun stuff here.
I like the Bizzy Tunic, a mom-sized garment … Read More ...
Knit Sweet Little Birds for the Holidays and Beyond
The Red Heart 12 Weeks of Christmas knitting patterns program continues with the Breezy Bird Trio, a set of three cute little birds decked out in stocking caps.
There’s nothing at all about this pattern that says Christmas, so … Read More ...
Fun, Free Patterns for Fall from Knitting Daily
If you’re looking for the perfect fall sweater to knit or another easy knitting project, check out this free ebook for members of the Knitting Daily community.
Easy Knits includes 6 patterns:
- Cindy Taylor’s Simple Wrap Jacket, which looks like
Knit a Tail for Halloween and Beyond
My husband’s office all dressed up as characters from Green Eggs and Ham for Halloween, and husband went as the mouse (“I do not like them in a house, I do not like them with a mouse”). I think he … Read More ...
Made in America Olympics Gear
Most people know (I think, anyway) that Ralph Lauren has long been the official outfitter of the United States Olympic team. The fashion icon designs the outfits the athletes wear in the parade of nations as well as other gear … Read More ...
My Latest Finished Object: Nutmeg
Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.
I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.
The pattern … Read More ...
A Wrap That’s Long on Luxury
I’m kind of impatient when it comes to knitting. I love to do it, of course, but I want things to be off the needles quickly so I can wear and use them.
I also have a pretty short attention … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Teapot Cozy for the Holidays
I don’t know exactly why a teapot cozy is a holiday knitting pattern. I like tea all the time! But I guess it does get cold faster when it’s cold out, and this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of … Read More ...
