I love knitting patterns that give you a lot of options. It’s almost a step between following a pattern and designing something yourself, where you get to make some of the decisions but you don’t have to do the math … Read More ...
Stitch Spring Flowers on This Pretty Cowl
The storytelling that often accompanies recipe blog posts has become a bit of a joke on the Internet, with people who just want the recipe already complaining about the fact that the author tells the whole back story of the … Read More ...
How to Make Perfect Pom Poms
Pom poms add the perfect little something extra to a lot of projects. It’s a no-brainer to put a pom pom on the top of a hat, but you can also use them to decorate scarves, bags, the bottom of … Read More ...
Knit Yourself a Pair of Slippers
Slippers might seem like a cold-weather project (and if you’re in the colder part of the world, now’s a great time to make some!), but I think slippers are even more important in the summer.
I don’t wear shoes in … Read More ...
Book Review: 20 to Make Flowers to Knit
Adding a knit flower to a project is a fun way to give it a little more color and style, and they are also great stash busting projects because they typically don’t use a lot of yarn.
Designer Sachiyo … Read More ...
Stitch a Cardigan with Mini Colorwork
I love a pattern with a good back story. Maxine the Mini is inspired by the designer, Jimenez Joseph’s Mini Cooper car, whose name happens to be Maxine. You can see her in the background of this picture, because I … Read More ...
Mouse Ears Pixie Bonnet
This sweet mouse pixie bonnet winter hat knitting pattern is perfect for making handmade gifts for your loved ones. It comes in sizes for newborns, babies and children. Perfect to wear year round and especially cute added to your little … Read More ...
Wrap Yourself in Reversible Cables
I love a good wrap any time of year (though I maybe enjoy knitting them a bit more than I enjoy wearing them — I have a bunch but wear the same two or three on repeat), and the Riverwalk … Read More ...
Book Review: Unraveling
I have seen a lot of knitters this year reading Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein, and I finally got my hands on a copy and read it recently.
It’s a great book for knitters, crafters of all sorts, women, people with … Read More ...
Easy Tops to Knit for Spring and Summer
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 ...