After I shared that summery poncho knitting pattern the other day, it got me started thinking about other great knits you can make to wear when the weather is warm. I like knitting tanks and tees but admittedly don’t wear … Read More ...
Not-Breaking News: Knitting Isn’t Rude
If you’ve been knitting for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed there are a few classic types of stories that regular media does about knitting. One of them has to do with (gasp) men who knit. This was huge … Read More ...
Add a Gorgeous Little Knit Cover to Your Summer Outfits
Sometimes it’s hard to keep wearing your knits in spring and summer if you’re the type who has a warm nature. You can knit tees and tank tops, and even summer dresses, but it can also be nice to have … Read More ...
Knit a Snug Hat with the Pentacap Knitting Pattern
Woolly Wormhead is well known for their interesting hat designs, which often use different construction methods or design elements to make a hat that looks a bit different from the usual beanie.
The Pentacap is a free pattern on the … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern -The Ice Diamond Headband
The Diamond Ice headband from Mirella Moments is the perfect winter accessory, though it could be worn as a headband, too, if it’s getting warmer where you live. It is double-layered making it extra warm.
This headband features a diamond-shaped … Read More ...
How to Reuse Ripped Out Yarn
I think every knitter form time to time starts a project (and maybe even finishes a project) only to determine it’s just not right. Maybe the garment doesn’t fit, or you don’t like it as much as you thought you … Read More ...
Fun Cable Knitting Patterns to Boost Your Skills
I love the look of cable knitting patterns but I’ve never done a lot with them. A braid or staghorn cable is about as exciting as it gets over here. I’d like to change that so I pulled together this … Read More ...
What is a Shawl Cuff, How to Make or Where to Buy Your Own
I’ve always wanted to knit up or otherwise craft a shawl cuff for myself, but it’s on the long list of projects I haven’t gotten to yet. A shawl cuff is a little piece of fabric or leather with a … Read More ...
Stretch Your Skills with This Brioche Shawl Knitting Pattern
I usually post knitting patterns that are relatively easy, not necessarily because I expect my audience is mostly beginners, but because knitters of all skill levels can potentially enjoy projects on the easier end of the skill level scale, especially … Read More ...
Get Some Texture with the Pass the Honey Knitting Pattern
I love a good stockinette stitch pattern because of the classic look and the fact that I don’t have to pay a lot of attention to what I’m doing.
But I’ll admit I’m a sucker for a good textured knit, … Read More ...
Paying Attention to the Ergonomics of Knitting
I learned to knit when I was a kid, and I learned the English/throwing/yarn-in-the-right-hand method. When I picked up knitting again after college I re-learned in the same way. But since helping other people learn to knit and … Read More ...
Felted Knitting Patterns
As I have been writing pattern roundups recently, I feel like I am getting more felting patterns than I have seen recently. I don’t know if felting is coming back or if it’s just that I have been searching for … Read More ...
Knit and Crochet Now! Ending after Season 13
Annie’s has announced that the latest season of “Knit and Crochet Now!,” which is the 13th, will be the last. The show, which has aired on PBS stations around the country, is currently midway through the season, which will wrap … Read More ...
Bring a Little Brightness to Your Knitting
It’s said that April showers bring May flowers, but what if we need some color right now? At least we can knit with bright colors any time of year, and the Let the Good Times Roll Sweater by Sylvia Watts-Cherry … Read More ...
Free Easter Basket Knitting Patterns
We’re getting pretty close to Easter but there’s still time to add a handmade touch to your festivities. Easter baskets are pretty easy projects to stitch up and they add an extra level of cuteness to your egg hunt or … Read More ...