Rena V. Stevens’ four seasonal afghans are featured in Leisure Arts’ Quick Throws to Knit. These four patterns are quick to knit since they utilize large needles and two strands of medium-weight yarn held together to create a variety of … 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 ...
Play with Mosaic on this Thanksgiving Turkey Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
The name of this pattern made me laugh — it’s called Pardon a Turkey by Amy Marie and this is one feathered beast that is not going to get eaten this holiday season.
The design is worked with mosaic Garter … Read More ...
Colorful Square Blanket Knitting Pattern is a Great Stash Buster
If there’s a knit equivalent to the granny square, it might be something like the colorful squares in the Squared Blanket and Pillow designed by Hope Vickman for Knit Picks.
These squares are worked from the center out and … Read More ...
Textured Knitting Adds Depth to this Hat/Cowl Duo
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More ...
Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern
While we play around with adding patterns to our new store, we decided to offer this
Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern instant download so you can get knitting straight away.
This counterpane afghan has been a very … Read More ...
Vintage Knitting Pattern Store
Vintage knitting patterns are hard to find, thrown away years ago by so many people not knowing their true value. Vintage patterns are classic, easy to follow and make up beautifully, You often find vintage patterns are patterns that are … Read More ...
Brioche Goes Sashiko in This Fun Knit Throw
The new issue of Knitty dropped the other day, and this pattern caught my eye so I needed to share it with you.
Sashiko Scallops by Kimberly Kalnoki is a pretty two-color thrown inspired by Japanese embroidery and worked in … Read More ...
Jack O’Lantern Halloween Knitting Patterns
Fall might not quite be in the air just yet, but crafty people are definitely starting to get into the fall vibes. I’m longing to knit a big snuggly sweater (and some more pumpkins!) and I’ve been on the … Read More ...
A Fuzzy Vest to Get Ready for Fall
I am a little obsessed with knit vests. They are just so cute, and way faster than a full sweater (see you later, sleeve island!) and they are the perfect thing for layering. Over a T-shirt or dress, under a … Read More ...
Pretty Plaid Knitting Patterns
When I was in high school, I had a red and black plaid wool sweater. It was itchy, but it was super warm and I loved it and some day I will knit a version with nice wool so … Read More ...
This Long Cardigan Will Help You Get Ready for Fall
I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).
Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More ...
Mosaic Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a fun knitting technique that looks more complicated than it is. Using two colors in alternating rows or rounds, strategically slipping stitches produces the color pattern.
It’s a technique I’ve been seeing a lot more of over … Read More ...
Book Review: Knit Color Block Blankets
It’s common to find baby blankets knit in a solid color, or sometimes using a variety of pastels or hues of blue, pink, green or yellow. But it’s not as common to find patterns for bold, bright, colorful baby blankets.… Read More ...