There are a lot of great knitting reference books out there but a lot of them aren’t very portable. Vogue Knitting aimed for a comprehensive guide to knitting that you can still stick in your knitting bag and take with … Read More ...
Craftsy Offering 45 Days of Free Classes
I’ve been writing about the news surrounding Bluprint/Craftsy and its new owners for a while now, so it seems like it’s time for an update on the next chapter.
Quick recap: back in May, NBCUniversal, which had purchased the online … Read More ...
The Daylight Cardigan Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
I have this storebought cardigan that I call my house sweater, because I wear it a lot when I’m hanging out at home. I’ve been feeling for a while that this sweater needs an upgrade, preferable a handknit version.… Read More ...
Check out this Amazing Double-Knit Cat Cowl Knitting Pattern
I know fall hasn’t technically even started yet but it’s time to start thinking about Halloween, right? And Halloween means cats and amazing knitting patterns.
The Cat Nouveau cowl knitting pattern from Jacquline Rivera is an awesome design, using double … Read More ...
Slip Stitches Make Lumaya Knit up in a Flash
I love slip stitch knitting patterns. They’re an easy way to add texture and color to a project and they make your work look more complicated than it is because it looks like you’re using more than one color at … Read More ...
A Knitting Pattern to Start You Thinking about Bulky Sweaters
The Tartinizza pattern from Lucinda Iglesias is a great simple pattern worked in bulky or super bulky yarn. The pattern itself is only written for one size — a 45-inch chest — but it talks you through the changes … Read More ...
Make Your Own Marl with the Sprinkle Tee Knitting Pattern
I know I’m not the only one trying to knit from stash this year, and who is actually making an effort to knit down my stash as much as possible. One way to reduce your stash even faster is to … Read More ...
Knit a Summer Top with a Little Frill
This sweet knitting pattern is called Frilling, and it’s designed around that sweet little frill at the neckline.
It’s a little romantic and a great summer style combined with the deep neckline and eyelets on the bottom of the top.… Read More ...
Learn How to Knit Stripes in Garter Stitch with the Brightside Cowl
Whether you’re new to changing colors in your knitting or have a bunch of scraps you want to use up quickly, the Brightside Cowl from Elizabeth Smith Knits is a great little project.
It’s worked in Garter Stitch and changes … Read More ...
A Summer Sweater Knitting Pattern for When You’re Dreaming of Fall
It feels like it’s about time to start knitting for fall, and this little sweater is a great transition piece.
The color, the pattern, the cropped shape of the Misurina pattern by Caitlin Hunter all make me think of fall … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Textured Bag in Self-Striping Yarn
I love a good bag knitting pattern and probably have more knit bags than a person should if I were being honest.
But I might change that assessment and sneak in another knit bag thanks to the Goshen bag knitting … Read More ...
This Stripy Tee Knitting Pattern is Perfect for What’s Left of Summer
This morning it felt weirdly like fall where I live but I know that isn’t going to last, and there’s still plenty of time for wearing summer knits.
The Minty Tee from Bigger than Life Knits is a great choice … Read More ...
A Shawl/Scarf Knitting Pattern Where the Yarn Makes a Huge Difference
There’s been a lot of talk lately in the knitting world about yarn substitution, and I noted when writing about the issue that I almost never use the yarn a pattern calls for.
But in this case I would … Read More ...
Bring a Bit of Brioche to this Hat Knitting Pattern
I don’t wear knit hats very much, but I might if I made them prettier than I usually do.
The Pinata Hat from Lavanya Patricella is a really pretty hat using brioche knitting, Garter Stitch and two colors for … Read More ...
Easy Pencil Pouch Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite back-to-school knitting patterns that I’ve made was a simple pencil pouch worked in self-striping yarn and lined with fun fabric.
This EasyPeasy Pencil Pouch from HandmadeHandsome is slightly more complicated than my pattern in that it … Read More ...