Patterns, projects and techniques
Japanese knitting patterns are popular with knitters all over the world for the simplicity of their presentation. You don’t really have to know how to read the language because the patterns are presented in chart form.
If you’ve been wanting … Read More ...
I feel like by this time of year I should really be thinking about spring and summer knitting, but my heart wants to knit more warm sweaters.
Crush by Anna Johanna is a cool knitting pattern chock full of techniques: … Read More ...
I love knitting little hearts. They’re such a fun shape and usually pretty quick and easy to complete.
The Heart pattern from Kristina Bolbat is a sweet little design you can work up in any gauge yarn you have handy, … Read More ...
It feels like I haven’t done a roundup of sweater knitting patterns in a few years, but I wanted to make sure this one had all new patterns for you to take a peek at, so I searched Ravelry for … Read More ...
As much as I love the look of dramatic colorwork, brioche and other fancy techniques, the sweaters I go to again and again — for knitting and for wearing — are usually pretty simple in design.
Jumping to the front … Read More ...
As much as we would like it to be otherwise, in the northern part of the world it’s still pretty cold a lot of places this time of year. So a Valentine’s Day gift that also helps to keep them … Read More ...
I’ve lately been loving wearing dresses with sweaters on top. I think it gives me the feeling that it will be the right weather for dresses again but I still get to be warm because I added a sweater.
The … Read More ...
Little scrubby face pads are great for a lot of uses including removing makeup and face washing, but they aren’t so great for the environment.
I’ve been meaning to knit some for myself, and this pattern for a tiny washcloth … Read More ...
This wee baby Yoda (aka the child) knitting pattern from Marny Kindness is so cute and quick to stitch up. It uses mini skeins in four colors for his body, facial features, cloak and carrier.
She used DK weight yarn … Read More ...
Use pom poms to create a cute and personalized rug home decor or gift. This is a simple project that older kids will be able to do on their own and younger kids can do with the help of an … Read More ...
The Geo Mesh Cowl by Xandy Peters looks like a triangular scarf but is actually an easy-to-wear cowl. The tip is worked flat and then stitches are added and joined in the round to make it into a cowl.
The … Read More ...
Because I’m pretty much always cold, I often end up wearing multiple layers, including a couple of sweaters at a time (usually a handknit and a storebought sweater, with a long-sleeved shirt for good measure).
The Spring Birch cardigan from … Read More ...
I love all things heart-shaped this time of year (and really any time), and this cute little heart shaped dishcloth I designed a couple of years ago is a good one.
Use it as a dishcloth, add it to a … Read More ...
This book has been in my house for a while and I’ve been super excited to share it with you but wanted to wait until it was officially out, which it is now.
Years ago there was an unofficial Harry … Read More ...
Simple designs are great for learning or when you just want a project to be completed quickly.
The Bonbon cardigan from Knitting with Chopsticks is a raglan cardigan knitting pattern worked from the collar down. Minimal shaping is involved so … Read More ...
