Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
It’s time for the spring/summer extra patterns from Knitty, and there’s some cute stuff there for sure.
The Galadriel lace tank is a beauty, lovely for layering all summer long. The designer, Sophy DiPinto, calls the top an “epic quest” … Read More ...
If you need a bit of sock inspiration to take on the go, check out the latest issue of Sockupied, the interactive sock knitting magazine from Interweave.
This season’s issue includes a look at small knitting bags you’ll want to … Read More ...
I really wanted to like this article from the Star-Telegram about younger knitters who were attracted to the craft for various reasons but stick with the craft because of the friendships they’ve formed doing it. I mean, it doesn’t even … Read More ...
It was so fun for me to see all the places you would like to travel! I would go pretty much any place that you all suggested, too. Maybe someday I’ll get to go on some yarny adventures…
In the … Read More ...
Sometimes the best projects are born from happy accidents. So it was for Mellywood’s Mansion’s resident knitter, when she started on a cowl worked in stockinette stitch on really big needles.
She ran out of yarn before it was the … Read More ...
Yesterday my Internet was out, and it’s spotty today, but some Wednesday I want to start doing “what I’m working on Wednesdays,” where I’ll show you what I’m working on and you can tell me what you’re knitting, too.
What … Read More ...
Since I have been sidelined by a crafting-related injury that has made my hands and arms hurt, I’ve been researching some stretches and things that can make my hands and arms a little stronger and healthier.
It just happened that … Read More ...
This month was supposed to be my month of finishing, then a crafty injury kept me from knitting — at all — for more than a week. I have to tell you it was pretty darn boring!
I allowed myself … Read More ...
Little girls (well, any kids who like to play with dolls, actually) love to have different clothes to put their favorite dolls in and to allow the dolls to change their clothes almost as often as they do. Just like … Read More ...
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest last week. It’s always interesting to me to see where people’s experience and skill levels are, and I love the fact that there are so many newer knitters out there in the world!… Read More ...
The Venn diagram on knitters and math and science geeks would show a lot of overlap, and when statistics lovers and knitters collide, awesome things can happen.
Like what, you ask? Like the Stock(inette) Market, an analysis of trends … Read More ...
As our minds and hearts go once again to Boston as the news continues to unfold there, yarn company Classic Elite Yarns, which is located outside of Boston, has announced that proceeds form the sale of its White Clover shawl … Read More ...
The Sweater Babe’s free knitting pattern this month is an incredibly cute little lace vest.
Worked from the bottom up, it has buttons and a deep scoop neck as well as a pretty leafy lace pattern.
It doesn’t look … Read More ...
Jimmy Beans Wool has a knack for coming up with really awesome stuff, and I think their gift idea for Mother’s Day is awesome.
These limited edition yarn bouquets go on sale on Friday (April 19) and I’ll bet they’ll … Read More ...
A few weeks ago when I was trying to post stitch of the week roundups (which I really will try to start doing again, I promise!) I talked about Feather and Fan, which is a great little lace pattern … Read More ...
