There’s something about fall that gets me thinking about knitting cables. I have no idea why the two are connected in my mind. Maybe I’m thinking about cable knit sweaters, which are so cozy in the fall and winter months. … Read More ...
Use Your Stash on a Sweater That’s All Stripes
I was thinking this morning about a long-neglected ebook project I’ve started and stopped working on a multitude of times over the past 10 years or so that’s all about using your stash. It occurred to me that maybe more … Read More ...
A Knit Shawl with a Touch of Braille
Designer Donielle Oliver Showvay has always admired Helen Keller’s determination to overcome her difficulties, and she has had to deal with vision loss since childhood, as well as her mother’s hearing loss.
The Helen’s Heart Braille Shawl calls for a … Read More ...
Sweaters to Knit for Dog and Cat Lovers
I like to share a range of patterns with you all, include free and paid patterns, and projects with a lot of different styles (though admittedly most of the things I share are things I would actually want to knit … Read More ...
Knit a Snuggly Poncho with this Free Knitting Pattern
There’s not much nicer than throwing on a cozy layer of handknit goodness with a bit of mohair for extra warmth.
This knit poncho is worked from the top down with a deep turtleneck and a fun and easy lace … Read More ...
Chunky Pinstripe Cowl Knitting Pattern
I’ll be getting much deeper into quick and easy knitting patterns with high gift-giving potential really soon, but in the meantime, this cowl would be a great one to knit for yourself when the first cold snap of the season … Read More ...
Book Review: Only Yoking
Yoked sweaters are a great entry-level sweater for knitters learning to work garments in the round. Because they are worked from the top down, you’re starting with the smallest (and most fun!) part, and you can try on your sweater … Read More ...
Worsted Weight Hats to Make with Yarn Leftovers
I’ve been on this kick lately to find patterns you can make without using a lot of yarn, so you can either use leftovers from another project or maybe a single skein you’ve been hanging onto that you aren’t … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl to Highlight Tonal Yarn
A tonal yarn, at least by my definition, is a ball or skein that is all one color, but includes subtle (or maybe even not that subtle) variations of light and dark throughout the ball. It might have little … Read More ...
A Simple Lace and Cable Stitch Pattern
My love for learning new stitch patterns is well documented (I even just recently wrote a book review about a fun new book full of knitting stitch patterns, The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary).
Lilia Craft Party likes learning about, … Read More ...
Batty Socks to Knit for Halloween
I know we’re getting a little down to the wire for knitting wearables for Halloween, but I couldn’t resist sharing these socks, which you might still have time to knit.
The I’m Batty for Halloween socks from Stone Knits on … Read More ...
Dig into Knitty’s Deep Fall Issue
I don’t always post about Knitty’s new issues, but it’s been a while and they have some news so it’s worth taking a look at the latest issue.
There are actually a couple of projects in this one that I … Read More ...
Review: Knitted Animal Toys
If you’re new to knit amigurumi and want to make some cute, long-legged animals for yourself or a little one in your life, Knitted Animal Toys by Louise Crowther is a fun place to start.
The animals are 16 inches … Read More ...
Halloween Toys to Knit
I love knitting pumpkins and other fall and Halloween decor, but one thing that’s extra fun to knit this time of year, especially if you have little kids, is Halloween dolls and toys. These are fun to tuck into Halloween … Read More ...
Stitch a Sweater with Stripes of Color and Texture
One of the best ways to use a special ball of yarn that’s been hanging out in your stash that you’re not sure what to do with is to incorporate it into a bigger project via color blocking or stripes.… Read More ...