The first knitting stitch that most people learn is Garter Stitch because it’s the easiest. Just learn the knit stitch and repeat it. This sounds like it might be boring but there’s actually a lot you can make just with … Read More ...
Kestra Sock Knitting Pattern
I wear socks most of the year because my feet are always cold, but when I start thinking about fall knitting, it makes me want to knit a new pair of socks.
The Kestra sock pattern from Vanessa Smith is … Read More ...
Get Cozy with the Gradient Rib Cowl Knitting Pattern
I love brioche as much as the next person, but I’ll admit it’s not the easiest pattern to knit. The good news is there are some stitch patterns that give you a similar squish factor that are a little easier … Read More ...
Summer Gansey Knitting Pattern
Here’s another of those projects that’s great for transitional seasons or you can make a version that’s fit for cold weather or warm weather if that’s where you’re headed.
The Summer Gansey by Hinterm Stein is a short-sleeved, henley neck, … Read More ...
How to Use a Niddy Noddy
Do you know what a niddy noddy
is? It’s a funny name for a cool knitting tool that’s used to form a hank of yarn, and you can also use it to figure out the yardage in odd balls … Read More ...
Tweed Baby Hat Knitting Pattern
This sweet knit hat is so easy to make, and it looks cool on both sides.
The tweed yarn is perfect for a little boy, but it’s great for a girl, too. You could also knit it in more of … Read More ...
Knit a Long Vest to Transition into Fall
Fall is my favorite season, and now is a great time to start knitting projects that are made for those transitional seasons of fall and spring. The Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli is a great option to knit and wear … Read More ...
Linen Stitch Pillow Knitting Pattern
Of all the basic knitting stitches out there, Linen Stitch ranks as one of my favorites. It’s such a fun texture and while it is slower to knit with all that moving of the yarn back and forth, it’s worth … Read More ...
Home Camisole Knitting Pattern
All summer long I have been wanting to knit a simple camisole. I have this bamboo yarn that’s been in my stash for ages that I think would be perfect for it, and a design like the Home Camisole from … Read More ...
The Grain Cowl Knitting Pattern
As much as I’ve been focusing on knits for warmer weather lately, it’s probably time for those of us in the northern part of the world to at least start thinking about knitting for fall and winter.
And if you’re … Read More ...
What Are the Easiest Knitting Patterns?
When you’re new to knitting, it can be difficult to know the best knitting patterns to try. How do you know what’s right for your skill level or what you’re going to be able to complete quickly and easily to … Read More ...
Lace Panel Tee Knitting Pattern
I tend to gravitate to simple projects to knit and to wear when it’s hot outside, but it’s nice to have a little added detail to make them a little more fun.
Avondale by Tammy Gore is a pretty, basic … Read More ...
Easy Bears Ears Hat Knitting Pattern
Look at how sweet this bear ear hat knitting pattern is! This free knitting pattern comes in sizes baby, toddler, children, women and men. You’ll be making hats for everyone you know.
It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and is … Read More ...
Vecna Sock Knitting Pattern
The Vecna sock was designed as a stitchalong for the Sock Knitters Anonymous group on Ravelry for the month of July.
I hate to promote things I haven’t seen so I waited until the pattern was fully released to share … Read More ...
Book Review: InstaKnits by Melissa Leapman
While none of us a knitting exclusively for the ‘gram, it’s always nice to make photo-worthy projects that we’ll love to knit and wear (and share on social media). And if they don’t take a ton of time, so much … Read More ...