The twisted knit or crocheted headband is a trend that’s been hanging on for a few years, and I really like it. Wide ones like The Grain Headband from Mirella Moments are great because you can use them to keep … Read More ...
Easy Knit Vests are Officially My Favorite
I went a long time without knitting a vest or wearing a vest. I don’t really know why, because once I had one knit vest (which only ended up being a vest because I was too lazy to knit sleeves … Read More ...
10 Flowers to Knit for your Olympic Bouquet
Are you looking for a unique and special way to celebrate the Winter Olympics or to show your loved ones how much you care? Look no further than this curated roundup of beautiful and intricate knitting patterns for flowers. This … Read More ...
Coffee Queen Cozy Cup Knitting Pattern
I love projects that combine different needle crafts, like knitting and crochet or knitting and embroidery.
The Coffee Queen coffee cup cozy from LiliaCraftParty includes both a simple knitting stitch and easy embroidery for a project that beginners to either … Read More ...
A Cozy Sweater as Good as Your Favorite Flannel
Real talk: I’m trying not to buy new patterns this year, because I have a LOT of patterns already, and using stash includes my stash of patterns as much as it includes my stash of yarn.
Also, knitwear designers … Read More ...
Knit a Warm Earflap Hat for Everyone in the Family
I am trying to convince myself that winter is nearly over in the Northern Hemisphere, but I know better than to believe that. There’s still plenty of time for knitting warm things for cold weather, and if you’re in the … Read More ...
Easy Long Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I love a good long cardigan as an extra layer when it’s cold inside. The Rathnelly cardigan from Patons uses a fuzzy, bulky yarn for extra coziness.
It’s a pretty simple drop shoulder design, worked mostly in Stockinette Stitch with … Read More ...
Knit a Brioche Headband to Keep the Wind Off
I love a good headband/ear warmer. I don’t like to wear hats (not because my hair is ever fixed, I just don’t like the feel of something squeezing my head) so a warm headband is a great way for me … Read More ...
Easy Cocoon Shrug Knitting Pattern
This easy chunky shrug knitting pattern is a great project for beginner knitters or anyone who wants a little warmth in a hurry.
It uses worsted weight yarn and includes a simple cable pattern that runs up the back of … Read More ...
Knit a Twisted Colorwork Cowl
Willa by KC Knitting Co. is a pretty colorwork cowl with a twist. Knit in a tube that’s seamed into a twisted loop, it features a series of colorwork designs worked in three different coordinating colors.
It’s worked in fingering … Read More ...
Easy Valentine Hearts Knitting Pattern
The other day I decided to see if I could knit a heart in the round. I made up a pattern for knit hearts years ago that I knit flat in two pieces and sewed together, which is a nice … Read More ...
Have You Ever Knit Leggings? These Patterns Make it Easy
I have long had a goal in my knitting life that I wanted to knit a pair of leggings. Leggings are a huge project but I reasoned it would be worth it because they would be really warm and comfortable, … Read More ...
Check Out the Arne and Carlos Year of the Tiger Knitting Pattern Collection
We are now in the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, and Arne and Carlos are celebrating with some excellent tiger-themed designs.
The set includes two mitten designs — one with a tiger face and one with … Read More ...
Cozy Up with a Two-Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
As I write this we are bracing for cold, ice and snow where I live. It makes me super glad to have several great knit blankets just in case we have a power outage (or to snuggle in even if … Read More ...
A Bulky Crop Top for Winter
I wouldn’t normally think of crop tops and winter as going together, but this fuzzy, long sleeved sweater called the Winter Crop from Jessie Maed Designs is a great choice for layering when it’s cold outside.
It uses fuzzy, bulky … Read More ...