A L-O-N-G time ago, when I first started writing about knitting for About, I learned about the Red Scarf Project, an initiative of Foster Care to Success, a program that helps young adults transitioning out of the foster care … Read More ...
Remembering Pearl Chin
Pearl Chin, owner of the legendary New York City knitting store Knitty City, has died. She was 71 years old and had been battling lung cancer.
Knitty City was billed as a yarn studio when it opened in 2006, and … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Cardigan
I’m still kind of in denial that it’s time to start winter knitting. Probably because I have half a sleeve left on my fall sweater, so I’m not really there yet.
But this looks like a great project for … Read More ...
Add Some Boho Texture to Your Fall Look
I love cardigans for layering this time of year — sometimes on top of other sweaters! — and the Boho Texture Cardigan from Annie Lupton is a great layering piece with lots of fun texture to knit.
It’s worked from … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Scrappy Blanket
It feels like I haven’t shared any blanket or afghan knitting patterns in a while, and it’s high time to do so for folks in the Northern Hemisphere. It might not be cold yet, but it’s coming, and if you … Read More ...
A Classic Sweater to Knit for the Guys
I know knitting patterns don’t belong to one gender, but Jane Richmond did call this the Men’s Classic Raglan so we’ll go with that. But I would totally wear this sweater every day so let’s just knit and wear what … Read More ...
Dive into the Deep End of Brioche Knitting
I have only done really basic brioche knitting (pretty much just straight pieces in one or two colors) and it’s a lot of fun but I’ve been hesitant to do a project with shaping because it looks scary.
Of course … Read More ...
Boo Yah Hat a Quick Beanie Knit for the Halloween Season
I think we have finally reached the end of Halloween knitting patterns for this year, but I couldn’t resist sharing the super adorable Boo Yah hat pattern from Katie Franceschi, which you probably still have time to knit.
If you’re … Read More ...
Dissent Socks Knitting Pattern
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s iconic lace collars have become quite the popular accessory/motif for crafters this year. They’re a striking accessory to wear when you go voting or just to honor RBG in crafting.
The latest design in this genre are … Read More ...
Get a Little Stitious with the Superstitious Pullover Knitting Pattern
It might be getting a little late for starting a Halloween knitting project, at least if that project is a sweater, but I feel like the Superstitious sweater is one you could wear throughout the fall depending on how … Read More ...
Hazy Stripes Make an Autumn Mist Shawl
Mohair can be a little fiddly but the look of a finished piece worked in mohair or with mohair and other yarns is really lovely. It feels great and you get that fun kind of see-through look that’s really interesting … Read More ...
Doe Ears Headband Knitting Pattern Packs Fun Techniques into a Small Project
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 ...