If you’ve ever gotten a bunch of mini skeins — or wanted to use a bunch of little bits of yarn — but you weren’t exactly sure what you wanted to do with them all, the Scratch Solstice Cowl is … Read More ...
Remembering Eisaku Noro
Eisaku Noro, the creator and founder of Noro Yarns, has died. Noro was immensely creative and developed his namesake yarns with luscious color combinations that are often imitated but it’s still possible to pick out a garment made with … Read More ...
No Internet Cowl Knitting Pattern
Not too long ago my Facebook memory reminded me about the day my daughter told me about the no Internet game, which involves a dinosaur running through the desert, jumping cacti and dodging other dinos. (It’s a game that was … Read More ...
Easy V-Neck Tank Knitting Pattern
It might be September and the fall knits are creeping in, but I can’t resist holding onto summer a little longer to share the Sarina Tank from Pacific Knot.
This pretty top is worked from the bottom up in the … Read More ...
Floral Striped Socks Knitting Pattern
These socks from Knitgrammer combine stripes and colorwork flowers for a fun summery design that is inspired by the Finnish fashion brand Marimekko.
The construction is quite basic: the socks are knitted cuff down and the pattern comes with a … Read More ...
Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns for New Knitters
The first knitting stitch that most people learn is Garter Stitch because it’s the easiest. Just learn the knit stitch and repeat it. This sounds like it might be boring but there’s actually a lot you can make just with … Read More ...
Kestra Sock Knitting Pattern
I wear socks most of the year because my feet are always cold, but when I start thinking about fall knitting, it makes me want to knit a new pair of socks.
The Kestra sock pattern from Vanessa Smith is … Read More ...
Get Cozy with the Gradient Rib Cowl Knitting Pattern
I love brioche as much as the next person, but I’ll admit it’s not the easiest pattern to knit. The good news is there are some stitch patterns that give you a similar squish factor that are a little easier … Read More ...
Summer Gansey Knitting Pattern
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 ...
How to Use a Niddy Noddy
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 ...
Tweed Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Knit a Long Vest to Transition into Fall
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 ...
Linen Stitch Pillow Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Home Camisole Knitting Pattern
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 ...
The Grain Cowl Knitting Pattern
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 ...