I’ve been trying to keep you posted when I hear more about XRX, Inc., the company that ran Stitches events, ceasing to exist. To recap: the day after a virtual event, and not long before an in-person event was set … Read More ...
Tote Bag Knitting Patterns
I have a weakness for knit (or otherwise handmade) bags. I know no one really needs more bags, but it’s hard to resist the allure of a portable project that you can carry things in when you’re done. A knit … Read More ...
Play with Color with the Hawi Honey Cowl Knitting Pattern
I love a good colorwork project, and this one looks like it would be a lot of fun. The Hawi Honey Cowl from Shiny Superhero is basically two cowls, and two patterns, in one, because it’s knit in a long … Read More ...
Easy Little Pride Flag Knitting Patterns
We’re coming up on the end of Pride month, but Pride is every day, all the time, and crafting for Pride doesn’t have to be limited to a particular month of the calendar.
Knit Picks recently released on its Instagram … Read More ...
Super Sweet Ruffled Socks Knitting Pattern
I know I probably don’t need to say anything about these adorable socks. Just showing you the picture and giving you a link to the pattern would be enough. If you’re inclined to knit up some ruffled socks, you probably … Read More ...
Book Review: Knit Fold Pleat Repeat
Norah Gaughan is a master of interesting shapes and outside-the-norm construction techniques, and she brings decades of design experience and creativity to the designs in Knit Fold Pleat Repeat: Simple Knits, Gorgeous Garments.
Gaughan says she was interested in … Read More ...
Lion Brand Announces Partnership with Quince & Co.
Here’s a bit of breaking yarn industry news for you that’s pretty short on details, but I will update you as I have more information.
Lion Brand Yarn announced on its Facebook page a partnership with indie yarn maker Quince … Read More ...
Pants and Shorts Knitting Patterns for Lounging
I long had on my knitting bucket list to knit a pair of leggings (more on that and some pattern options here) and since I finished them I’ve wanted to knit some lounge pants, bearing in mind that will … Read More ...
USA 4th Of July Knitting Patterns
Whether you want to stitch up something red, white and blue for the Fourth of July or you just want to whip something patriotic up any time of year, these USA knitting patterns are a great place to start.
And … Read More ...
Knit Your First Top with Leesi
I love a good skill-building top that is great for people who are new to knitting tops or sweaters but is interesting enough for people with more experience, too.
The Leesi Tee by Lanre Ojikutu is a simple raglan with … Read More ...
Simple Short Socks Knitting Pattern
Yesterday when I was writing about travel knitting projects, I said that I usually pack a sock or a pair of socks because they don’t take up a lot of space in terms of the yarn you need, and … Read More ...
Book Review: Sweet Knits
Sometimes when you’re looking for new things to knit, a big book or website full of patterns can be a bit overwhelming. You just want to knit one thing, say, for a new baby or little one in your … Read More ...
How to Plan Your Travel Knitting Projects
I have written ab out traveling with knitting before in the context of making a travel knitting kit and whether you can fly with your knitting.
But I haven’t really covered exactly what you should pack in terms of … Read More ...
Oh, Canada Knitting Patterns
Canada Day is coming up soon, and it’s been a while since I’ve shared any Canada knitting patterns, so I thought I’d take a look at some new patterns or ones I haven’t shared before. These are great to … Read More ...
Lace Weight Top Knitting Pattern
I feel like the most important thing in the summer is keeping cool. I live in the southern United States and it’s hot all the time in the summer months, so having clothing that is cool and lightweight is really … Read More ...