Patterns, projects and techniques
Here’s another of those projects that’s great for transitional seasons or you can make a version that’s fit for cold weather or warm weather if that’s where you’re headed.
The Summer Gansey by Hinterm Stein is a short-sleeved, henley neck, … Read More ...
Do you know what a niddy noddy
is? It’s a funny name for a cool knitting tool that’s used to form a hank of yarn, and you can also use it to figure out the yardage in odd balls or … Read More ...
This sweet knit hat is so easy to make, and it looks cool on both sides.
The tweed yarn is perfect for a little boy, but it’s great for a girl, too. You could also knit it in more of … Read More ...
Fall is my favorite season, and now is a great time to start knitting projects that are made for those transitional seasons of fall and spring. The Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli is a great option to knit and wear … Read More ...
Of all the basic knitting stitches out there, Linen Stitch ranks as one of my favorites. It’s such a fun texture and while it is slower to knit with all that moving of the yarn back and forth, it’s worth … Read More ...
All summer long I have been wanting to knit a simple camisole. I have this bamboo yarn that’s been in my stash for ages that I think would be perfect for it, and a design like the Home Camisole from … Read More ...
As much as I’ve been focusing on knits for warmer weather lately, it’s probably time for those of us in the northern part of the world to at least start thinking about knitting for fall and winter.
And if you’re … Read More ...
When you’re new to knitting, it can be difficult to know the best knitting patterns to try. How do you know what’s right for your skill level or what you’re going to be able to complete quickly and easily to … Read More ...
I tend to gravitate to simple projects to knit and to wear when it’s hot outside, but it’s nice to have a little added detail to make them a little more fun.
Avondale by Tammy Gore is a pretty, basic … Read More ...
Look at how sweet this bear ear hat knitting pattern is! This free knitting pattern comes in sizes baby, toddler, children, women and men. You’ll be making hats for everyone you know.
It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and is … Read More ...
The Vecna sock was designed as a stitchalong for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the month of July.
I hate to promote things I haven’t seen so I waited until the pattern was fully released to share … Read More ...
While none of us a knitting exclusively for the ‘gram, it’s always nice to make photo-worthy projects that we’ll love to knit and wear (and share on social media). And if they don’t take a ton of time, so much … Read More ...
Bath time is a special time for babies and toddlers, and knitting up some special washcloths to use to bathe baby makes it that much sweeter.
My daughter still uses washcloths I knit for her when she was younger, and … Read More ...
Patterns that combine knitting and crochet often feel like one craft or the other is an afterthought. While it’s nice to add a crocheted trim to a knit sweater or blanket, it’s even more fun when a project feels like … Read More ...
Maybe it’s because my yarn cupboard is literally overflowing right now, but I’m thinking a lot about stash busting projects.
The Kaleidoscope sweater from Berroco (designed by Margaux Hufnagel) has a colorful circular yoke worked in rainbow colors, but you … Read More ...