January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More ...
WEBS Acquired by LoveCrafts
Kathy and Steve Elkins announced that WEBS – America’s Yarn Store has been acquired by LoveCrafts, but nothing should change for customers.
The WEBS website will stay up, and purchases can be made through them as always. All yarn … Read More ...
Knit the Galaxy with this Star Wars Knitting Book
Attention all Star Wars fans: a new official Stars Wars knitting book is being unleashed on the galaxy, and I for one can’t wait to get stitching.
Star Wars is one of the fandoms everyone in our family agrees on, … Read More ...
Meandering Cables to Cover Your Head
Cables and lace inspired by a crackling fire swirl around the Emberly hat pattern designed by Vanessa Smith.
It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and comes in one size that fits a variety of heads. It uses … Read More ...
This Sock Knitting Pattern Might Make You Want to Dance
My daughter is really missing her dance classes in covid times (she used to take it at school and they aren’t offering it this year) but I think she might love some dance-inspired socks to remind her of her love … Read More ...
Learn the Basics of Brioche Knitting
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More ...
Cabled Watchcap Knitting Pattern
There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.
The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More ...
Mandalorian Mitts to Knit
Now that “The Mandalorian
” is over for another season, it’s high time to start knitting some themed projects to keep Mando and the Grogu in our hearts and on our knitting needles.
Mando from Natela Astakhova is a … Read More ...
A Simple V-Neck to Knit from Your Stash
I think a lot of us are knitting from stash more lately than we might usually, what with yarn shops being closed some places and not traveling to events or buying as much yarn as we used to.
Joji Locatelli … Read More ...
Knit a Stroller Blanket Filled with Love
When you have a little one it’s important to get out of the house for walks and adventures even when it’s cool outside, so having good warm blankets for the stroller and car seat are essential.
The Heart O’ Mine … Read More ...
Chevrons Add Texture to this Winter Sweater
I saw the Woodstove Season Pullover from Alicia Plummer recently when scrolling Ravelry and immediately fell in love.
It looks cozy without being boxy, and the chevron on the front adds a nice textured detail that’s super subtle. Worked in … Read More ...
Knitting Tip: Using Interchangeable Knitting Needles
I love interchangeable knitting needles
, especially when working projects in the round that use multiple needle sizes. But it’s great to have an interchangeable knitting needle set (or two!) in your collection because it’s an easy way to get … Read More ...
Play with Colorwork in this Striking Cowl
Stranded knitting is great for projects when the weather is cold because the yarn carried at the back makes a double thickness in the fabric.
The Thabo Cowl from Noma Ndlovu uses a band of stranded knitting to make a … Read More ...
A Simple Hat to Knit with Colorful Yarn
I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More ...
Dive into Colorwork with the Langley Pullover
This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.
What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More ...