I don’t know why this hat pattern reminds me of Wednesday Addams. I guess it’s because of the black and white motif, which is commonly seen in a lot of her wardrobe, including her iconic checkerboard vest.
Of course … Read More ...
Your Guide to Knitting Decreases
Last week I shared a little bit about knitting increases, so it makes sense we’d continue our learning with a look at knitting decreases.
I feel like there are fewer options for decreases in knitting than there are increases, … Read More ...
Book Review: 50 Knitted Wraps and Shawls
Some people are just shawl people. They love to knit them and wear them and give them as gifts (it is a project you can make for anyone and know it will fit, after all).
If you’re one of those … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Knitting Patterns for the Home
I recently shared some shamrock accessory knitting patterns for you to make and wear, but I thought it would be fun to share some St. Patrick’s Day knitting patterns for items you can use around the home.
The good news … Read More ...
Explore Mosaic Knitting with the Pine Sweater
Mosaic knitting is one of my favorite kinds of colorwork. Instead of having to carry and work with two different colors of yarn at the same time, mosaic knitting allows you to work with just one color per round, … Read More ...
Wednesday Addams Vest Knitting Pattern
We are a little slow to be watching it in our household, but I love all the knit and crochet projects I see inspired by the Wednesday series that came out a few months ago. I have seen so many … Read More ...
Easy Ways to Increase Knitting Stitches
How many different ways to increase knitting stitches do you know?
I feel like most knitters start out with the simple knit in the front and back, also known as kfb, because if you know how to make the knit … Read More ...
Bunny Ears Pixie Bonnet
This sweet bunny pixie bonnet winter hat knitting pattern from Fox and Pine Stitches is perfect for making handmade gifts for your loved ones.
Looking for a cute and cozy winter hat that’s perfect for little ones? Check out the … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitting with Disney
I love going to my local library and checking out knitting books I might have missed when they came out. This week I found Knitting with Disney: 28 Official Patterns Inspired by Mickey Mouse, The Little Mermaid, and More.
By … Read More ...
Shamrock Knitting Patterns for Accessories
The other day I shared a collection of simple shamrock knitting patterns that stand on their own as pins or appliques, but I wanted to show you some projects that use shamrocks as a design element as well.
In general … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater with Shocking Stripes
As much as I love my classic sweater designs, I also really like to see sweater knitting patterns that bring in a bit of a twist.
The Shocking Stripes sweater by Tori Yu starts as a pretty standard looking, top … Read More ...
Knit a Super Simple Cozy Cowl Shrug
Just yesterday I was thinking about Fisherman’s Rib, which is a variation on 1 x 1 ribbing, so I guess it’s appropriate that I share this pattern today.
The Saturday Shrug is a lovely and really easy pattern from Jackie … Read More ...
How to Knit Fisherman’s Rib
Back in 2021 I knit a fisherman’s rib scarf for my daughter’s teacher, and the post about it was one of the most popular on my blog last year.
So I’ve been thinking about fisherman’s rib in order to share … Read More ...
Free and Easy Shamrock Knitting Patterns
Knitting a flat shamrock is a great way to practice this fun shape. You can add it as an applique to another project (like a placemat, tea cozy, hat or scarf) or make a bunch and turn them into a … Read More ...
Fun Star Knitting Patterns
I happened to look at the top search terms on the site the other day and saw that one of the top ones was looking for star knitting patterns. So it seems like it’s high time to give you all … Read More ...