If you’ve never tried two-color brioche, or shaping in brioche, the Doe Ears Headband by L
This would … Read More ...
Knit a Candy Corn Dog Sweater for Halloween
I’ve never owned a dog, but if I did, it’s likely I would need to choose one that is tolerant of being dressed up, particularly in adorable knit items like this candy corn dog sweater from Yarnspirations.
It comes … Read More ...
This Sweater Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
It’s actually starting to look like fall where I live, and I’m celebrating by knitting a sweater in red, orange and yellow. But the Esenia sweater by Alena Malevitch would be another great option for knitting and wearing this time … Read More ...
Time to Knit Some Spooky Socks
Pumpkins and jack o’lanterns are my preferred crafty motifs of the Halloween season, but there are lots of other cute projects our there if you want to bring a little spookiness to your knitting projects.
The Happy Haunts Socks from … Read More ...
Knit an RBG Dissent Collar
A couple weeks ago I shared a collection of knitting patterns inspired by Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but I missed this one because it came out the same day that collection was published.
The RBG Dissent Collar … Read More ...
Knit a Little Pumpkin Patch
I hope you didn’t think I was through with the Halloween and fall knitting patterns, because I just found these adorable little pumpkins from Norman Schwarze and I had to share them.
Not only do you get the pattern for … Read More ...
Knit a Stained Glass Cowl with this Fun Knitting Pattern
I am always looking for ways to use up bits of my stash (and am in fact knitting a stash-busting sweater right now), but even if you’re not a fan of the scrappy look the Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly … Read More ...
Halloween Houndstooth Cowl Knitting Pattern
Houndstooth is such a fun knitting stitch pattern because it’s actually a pretty easy colorwork design that looks super fancy. It also has a slightly creepy sounding name, which is fun this time of year.
The Halloween Houndstooth Cowl is … Read More ...
Moonlit Magic Mitts are Perfect for a Stroll in the Moonlight
I know the moon is not necessarily a Halloween type motif, but these mitts would still be great to wear when walking around the neighborhood on Halloween.
The Moonlight Magic Mitts from Jacquline Rivera feature a moon motif on the … Read More ...
Remembering Annie Modesitt
The losses just keep piling up this year, and it was announced that knitwear designer, teacher, yarn maker and proponent of going your own way with knitting, Annie Modesitt, died October 1.
She had been battling cancer for years, … Read More ...
Spider Socks Knitting Pattern
Following knitters on Instagram, you see a lot of great new and old knitting patterns. I missed the Spider Socks from Terri Knight the first time around, but when I saw this post from Joy Blaser on Instagram they immediately … Read More ...
Get a Little Spooky with the Cemetery Drive Cowl Knitting Pattern
It’s prime spooky knitting season, and I love this design for those times when you might want something seasonal that’s not a costume.
The Cemetery Drive Cowl by Emily Haver features ghosts in a graveyard and it looks great in … Read More ...
Another Great Pumpkin Knitting Pattern
There are so many pumpkin knitting patterns out there and I want to knit ALL of them because they are so fun and easy and a great way to decorate this time of year.
Here’s another great one I just … Read More ...
A Hat Knitting Pattern to Get You Ready for Fall
I usually only wear hats when it is really cold and I’m going to be outside for a decent period of time, but I do love the idea of wearing hats throughout the year, especially as the chill mornings of … Read More ...
Get Ready for Halloween with the Skulls Pullover Knitting Pattern
I can’t believe it’s almost October! For as slowly as spring and summer went, we sure barreled through September! Halloween — whatever it looks like this year — will be here before we know it, but we still have time … Read More ...