I’ve been writing about knitting for a long time (on this site and others, more than 15 years!), so I can tell you that it seems like people don’t knit as much when it’s hot outside. This based on pageviews, … Read More ...
Play with Cables and Lace in this Wrap Knitting Pattern
You already know I have cables on the brain from my post the other day about making cables without a cable needle. It’s funny that when you start thinking about a particular genre of knitting you start to see … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Leftover Super Bulky Yarn
Whether you have random single skeins of yarn or leftovers from other projects, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with small amounts of yarn. If you’re looking to use up your stash of super bulky … Read More ...
Signature Needle Arts Closing Its Doors
I’m a few days behind on this news, but per their Facebook page, Signature Needle Arts has begun the process of closing down.
Owner Cathy says she recently retired from Bothe Associates (the machine shop that made the needles) … Read More ...
Sweet Sun Hat Knitting Patterns
I don’t really like wearing hats, but my husband wears his sun hat all the time, even when we’re just going on a quick walk around the neighborhood. I know I should wear one, too, but maybe I just need … Read More ...
How to Cable without a Cable Needle
I’ve been working on a lot of cable knitting projects lately, which is not something I normally do. I don’t know why, but I don’t typically use a lot of cables in my designs or choose to knit things that … Read More ...
In Law Chaser Hat Knitting Pattern
I know you’re probably wondering where in the world the name for this hat knitting pattern from Jennifer Berg came from. You know when it looks like it’s going to rain or snow, but you end up only getting a … Read More ...
Knit a Pretty, Lacy Skirt
I have knit just about every kind of thing it’s possible to knit, but I have never knit a skirt. (I have knit a dress, and a tunic that’s probably long enough to be considered a dress.)
If I were … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitted Wild Animal Friends
Sweet stuffed animals turn a little less wild in this cute book full of patterns for animals along with clothing and accessories.
Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther features patterns for 12 different animals, as well as a closet … Read More ...
One Skein Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Patterns
One of our most popular posts here on the knitting page for years has been one about things to make with a single skein of sock yarn. Of course you can make socks, but the idea is to think … Read More ...
Top-Down Zipper Bag Knitting Pattern
I’m taking part in the Christmas in July Make Along, hosted by Underground Crafter, and though my pattern is over on my personal blog I wanted to share about it here so you all can take part in the fun … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Striped Vest
This pretty vest pattern has stripes that are different in both color and texture, which makes the knitting and the wearing of it a bit more fun. The Linden vest pattern by Noriko Ho was originally designed for the Puget … Read More ...
Clean Up with the Hopscotch Washcloth or Towel Knitting Pattern
My husband and daughter both like using knit washcloths and dishcloths (husband likes them in the kitchen, daughter in the bathroom). Most of the ones I have are many years old, and they’re holding up well, but knitting dishcloths and … Read More ...
A Shawl to Knit for the Generations
This design was inspired by a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next … Read More ...
Summer Poncho Knitting Patterns
I’m not proud to admit it, but I used to really dislike ponchos. I didn’t understand why you wouldn’t just wear a sweater instead. And while I still prefer the swancho (poncho with sleeves) concept, I’ve softened in my view … Read More ...