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 ...
U and Me Heart Hat Knitting Pattern
I feel like when I went looking for heart knitting patterns this year I found a lot of hats. I guess that’s because Valentine’s Day is in the cold part of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Whatever the reason, … Read More ...
Message Heart Pillow Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a hat decorated with pastel hearts that looked like conversation hearts. If you want a more literal translation of candy into knitting, check out the message heart pillow knitting pattern from Vickie Howell.
This giant … Read More ...
Knit a Hat with a Little Bit of Plaid
I have been wanting to knit some plaid for a while but I haven’t gotten to it yet. The Little Bit Plaid Brimless Hat from Crafts Everywhere is a great option for folks who want to dabble in plaid or … Read More ...
Conversation Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern
I feel like conversation hearts as a snack are somewhat controversial. Maybe not as bad as candy corn, but they definitely have their detractors.
What I think we can all agree on is the fact that they are adorable … Read More ...
A Maze of Colorwork Makes a Lovely Cowl Knitting Pattern
I’m a sucker for colorwork that looks intricate and complicated but isn’t really. The Gilder Maze Cowl by Ola Ogunlolu features a repeating geometric diamond pattern that gives the cowl a maze-like look but you won’t get lost while you’re … Read More ...
Team USA Inspired Hat Knitting Pattern
Many, many years ago (OK, 2014) I was inspired to knit a hat like one of the ones that Team USA had as part of their uniform. It’s hard not to be inspired when the winter Olympics uniforms come out … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Tea Cozy Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a sweet little home decor project for Valentine’s Day, check out this heart butterfly tea cozy pattern from Lorraine Hearn.
It uses fingering weight yarn and is decorated with butterflies that are knit separately and sewn … Read More ...
Knit a Scarf for Luck in the New Year
The Chinese double happiness symbol is a common sign to see around Lunar New Year as it projects good wishes for the year ahead.
The Double Happiness Scarf by Duke of Nikko uses the auspicious colors of red and gold … Read More ...
More Heart Knitting Patterns For Valentine’s Day
Somehow it looks like the last roundup of heart knitting patterns I did was back in 2014, and you can bet there are a few more fun hearts to knit out in the world since then. (I’m actually working on … Read More ...
Practice Mosaic Knitting with the Lyre Beanie
One of the knitting skills I’d like to use more of in the new year is mosaic knitting. It’s not difficult, in fact, it’s one of the easier colorwork knitting methods because it’s done just by slipping stitches — you … Read More ...
All About Carrie’s Shawl from And Just Like That
The knitting community tends to pay attention when lovely knits appear in shows and movies, so there’s been a bit of buzz this week about Carrie Bradshaw’s shawl/blanket from episode 6 of “And Just Like That.”
What looks like a … Read More ...
A Simple Colorwork Hat Knitting Pattern
I love Isabell Kraemer’s knitting patterns. She has a great style and her colorwork designs are simple but beautiful and definitely things that I would wear (knitting one of her sweaters is on my knitting bucket list).
For the … Read More ...
Double-Stranded Sock Knitting Pattern
Socks can be intimidating for a lot of reasons, from not really grasping what’s going on with a heel turn to the slow progress of knitting with tiny yarn and needles.
These double stranded socks from Twin Stitches Design take … Read More ...