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 ...
Lace Panel Tee Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Easy Bears Ears Hat Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Vecna Sock Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Book Review: InstaKnits by Melissa Leapman
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 ...
Knit a Sweet Ducky Washcloth
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 ...
Combine Knit and Crochet in the Sutton Shawlette
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 ...
A Colorful Sweater Knitting Pattern for Kids
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 ...
Use Up Your Stash on the Stripey Turtle Tank
The Stripey Turtle Tank by Emily Curtis isn’t a new knitting pattern but I saw someone sharing their finished object on Instagram the other day and it was so cute I just had to share it.
This project is the … Read More ...
Still Time to Knit Summer Shorts
If you’re in the summer half of the world you might be wondering when is a good time to switch from summer knitting to fall and winter knitting.
I don’t think we’re there quite yet, because you still have time … Read More ...
How Do You Read a Knitting Pattern?
If you’re new to knitting, the language of knitting patterns might seem totally foreign to you, but there are common things you can find … Read More ...
Delightful Sweater Knitting Pattern
It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More ...
A Colorful Way to Knit a Shawl
I once knit part of a scarf with little odd balls of yarn, and every time I changed color I also changed stitch pattern.
That’s the exact idea behind the Color Adventure Shawl, designed by Tonia Lyons, but instead of … Read More ...
This May Be the Perfect Summer Cardigan Pattern
This one might be better for people who are heading into summer rather than those closer to winter, unless you knit really fast, but I couldn’t help but share what looks to me like the ideal cardigan to knit for … Read More ...
Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Even when it’s hot outside, sometimes you need to wear socks. Ankle socks are a great option to wear with sneakers when it’s hot outside, and these are super easy to knit with self-striping (or solid) yarn.
This pair of … Read More ...