According to data from Ravelry crunched by The Washington Post, crocheters, and I assume knitters, too, start to think about making hats in August.
I am not ready to think about hats, because it is still plenty warm in … Read More ...
Learn to Knit Socks with this Easy Ribbed Sock Pattern
If you’ve been a reader here for very long (and thank you if you have, or even if you’re just joining us!) you probably know that I’m a big fan of sock knitting. I know some people don’t like it, … Read More ...
Get Some Virtual Learning in with Melissa & Friends
Melissa Leapman is a well-known knitting and crochet designer and all around good human, and when the mess with Stitches went down, causing a lot of fibers arts teachers and vendors to lose money for event registration, travel and sales, … Read More ...
An Easy Scarf Knitting Pattern Stitched with Love
This super sweet scarf knitting pattern would be fun to stitch up for Valentine’s Day, or to give to someone who you want to wrap in love.
The Shape of My Heart scarf from Annie Baker Designs is worked in … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Colorful, Stash Busting Headband
I recently rearranged my yarn stash so that most of it is arranged by color, and it’s inspired me to take a new look at what I have, and to realize that I have a lot of odd balls and … Read More ...
Check Out the We Are Knitters Collection with Ella Emhoff
Ella Emhoff is a designer and textile artist who also happens to be the daughter of the Second Gentleman of the United States. Her designs are whimsical and often use lots of scraps so they’re super colorful and fun. She … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Bulky Yarn Stash
Last month I shared a big collection of knitting patterns to use leftover super bulky yarn (or a single skein that’s been lurking in your stash), and now I’m back with ideas for using little bits of bulky yarn. … Read More ...
Tips for Knitting with Linen Yarn
I’m sure I’ve knit with linen yarn before, but I can’t think of any projects I’ve made with it. I think I made a market bag once with a linen blend, and I have enough linen in my stash to … Read More ...
Another Great Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Pattern
I recently shared a whole collection of one-skein (or so) sock yarn shawl knitting patterns, but of course there are always more options available or being published all the time.
Here’s another great option for your fine and super … Read More ...
What’s Your Favorite Thing You’ve Ever Knit?
I’m not sure this is a question I could answer, but what’s your favorite thing you’ve ever knit?
One of my favorites is definitely the Color Belt Sweater (Ravelry link) from my Colorwork Knitting book, because I’d had … Read More ...
Hold onto Summer with a Beach Hut Cushion
This is one of those projects I could see people in both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere getting behind right now.
If you’re in the part of the world where summer is ending soon, you might want to … Read More ...
Get to Know Herringbone Stitch
There are several different knitting stitch patterns known as herringbone stitch, but the one I most commonly think of when I think of herringbone is the horizontal herringbone stitch. If you don’t know this one you can check it out … Read More ...
Knit the Perfect Argyle Cardigan
Confession time: I have had the yarn to knit an argyle vest for longer than my daughter (who is about to be 14) has been alive.
It’s a pattern from the book Picture Perfect Knits by Laura Birek, which came … Read More ...
The Key to Understanding How Knitting Works
I love sharing educational information about knitting with you all. Sometimes I write it, and sometimes I find good posts from other people to share. This time it’s sharing a post that gets really deep into what is happening when … Read More ...
Combine Lines and Texture in This Shawl Knitting Pattern
It feels like shawl season is just around the corner, so that must mean that shawl knitting season is already here! I love shawls that are relatively easy to knit but still include some fun techniques and details that make … Read More ...