Singer Ariana Grande recently posted a TikTok in which she is singing, but if you’re a knitter you probably didn’t even notice the song because you were so distracted by the giant pink knit sweater she was wearing.
Of course … Read More ...
Learn to Knit: Cable Cast On
I’ve been exploring some knitting basics lately on my YouTube channel and I recently did a video on the cable cast on.
Cable cast on is similar to knit cast on, which is what I like to teach beginning knitters … Read More ...
Heart Hats to Knit for Valentine’s Day
It’s been a few years since I’ve done a roundup of heart-themed hat knitting patterns (you’d be surprised at how many there are!) but with Valentine’s Day around the corner I figured I would look and see what new options … Read More ...
How to Knit: The Knit Cast On
When I was learning how to knit, my mom would always cast on for me. I don’t actually remember learning how to cast on when I was a kid, so I don’t know if I ever knew how to do … Read More ...
Wrap Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I’ve knit a lot of different kinds of sweaters in my years as a knitter (and am actually crocheting my first sweater right now!) but I have never made a wrap cardigan before.
This style of sweater is typically made … Read More ...
Beautiful Baby Blankets to Knit
Honey Bee Bears, a designer on Etsy, has more than 40 years of knitting experience and has been designing for 12 years.
They specialize in baby blankets with lots of textured stitches and lace. They are based in England, and … Read More ...
A Gorgeous Cowl for Using up Odd Balls
I happened to be on Ravelry the other day and saw the Faded Glass Infinity Cowl was trending. With good reason; it’s gorgeous!
This design, by Sydney Gerzymisch, uses light fingering weight yarn with one main color and as many … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Hat that’s Full of Love
Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, but of course hearts are always appropriate and fun to knit.
The Big Love Beanie knitting pattern from Crafts Everywhere uses super bulky yarn in two colors and features sweet heart … Read More ...
Seed Stitch Knitting Patterns
Recently I shared a collection of moss stitch knitting patterns, and now I’m back with moss stitch’s sibling, seed stitch.
What’s the difference between moss stitch and seed stitch? I’m glad you asked!
Seed stitch is generally worked with … Read More ...
Professor Pullover Knitting Pattern, Plus Knitting with Stripes
There’s nothing better than a roomy, boxy sweater on a cold day. It’s just so cozy and easy to wear over leggings (or, let’s be real, pajama pants) and they’re pretty quick and easy to knit as well.
Perfectly Knotted’s … Read More ...
An Easy Way to Knit a Bandana Cowl
I love the look of a bandana cowl and the fact that it’s a perfect compromise between a shawl and a cowl. It looks like a shawl but it is a lot easier to wear because the cowl part keeps … Read More ...
Baby Bear Bonnet
This cute and cozy bear pixie bonnet is the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe, and it’s perfect for knitters of all levels. The pattern, available from Fox and Pine Stitches, is designed to be made with worsted weight yarn… Read More ...
Free Chunky Cowl Knitting Pattern
There’s still plenty of cold weather left this year in the Northern Hemisphere, and you’re still getting ready for it if you have a cold winter where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, so I guess it’s a good time … Read More ...
Easy Boot Sock Knitting Pattern
In the post about ribbing knitting patterns yesterday, there was a pattern for a pair of socks that used ribbing everywhere — on the leg and all the way down the foot on both the top and bottom of the … Read More ...
Easy Knitting Patterns to Practice Ribbing
Ribbing is often used as an edging on projects worked with other stitches, like the brim of a hat or the cuff of a sleeve.
But sometimes it’s fun to let ribbing take center stage in a project. It’s easy … Read More ...