I love knitting blankets because I’m always cold, and I love having blankets everywhere so I can grab one whenever I need one.
Knitting blankets also uses a lot of yarn, so they’re great for stash busting, whether you … Read More ...
Knit a Little Something for a Baby in Your Life
I love knitting baby blankets for new little ones, but adding a hat to the mix — or to a mostly storebought gift — can be quick and easy to do, even for newer knitters.
Bust Your Stash in the New Year
One of my perpetual New Year’s resolutions has to do with winnowing down my yarn stash, both through getting rid of things that I don’t love or can’t imagine actually using, and through actually knitting with the yarn that I … Read More ...
The Reason No One Else Got Anything Knit for Christmas
I have been working all fall and as much of winter as we’ve had so far mostly on one gigantic project.
Months ago my daughter and I were at the craft store and she picked a few giant skeins of … Read More ...
A Non-Holiday Dishcloth or Two – Knitting Patterns
The other day I shared some holiday-themed washcloths/dishcloths you could knit as a gift, but what if you don’t want to make something that can only be used a month or so out of the year?
Today I … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns- Holiday Christmas Themed Dishcloths to Knit
When it starts getting down to the wire on holidays (or other gift-giving occasions) and I feel like I want to give something handmade but don’t have time for a big project, I love to add a little knit something … Read More ...
The Perfect Knit for Outlander Fans, and Everyone Else
I haven’t read or watched the Outlander series yet, though I know I need to do both, not the least of which because there’s great knitting in the show.
Claire’s Outlander Cowl from Knitterly is a giant, bulky Garter Stitch … Read More ...
Yes, You Could Still Knit a Blanket for a Holiday Gift
The name of the game when it comes to knitting big, impressive items this late in the holiday season is bulky. Big yarn and simple stitches combine to great effect in projects you can knit in a hurry that don’t … Read More ...
Log Cabin Dishcloth – Free Knitting Pattern
We’ve just about made it to the end of the Knitted Kitchen blog hop. We’ve decided to take off the month of December because doesn’t everyone have enough to do in December?
I decided to make my last contribution the … Read More ...
Hygge Knitting Patterns to Keep You Cozy All Winter
You’ve probably heard the term hygge by now, which is a Danish term that encompasses the cozy, warm, welcoming feelings of home in the wintertime.
Right up a knitter’s alley, am I right?
All Free Knitting has a great collection … Read More ...
Check Out this Adorable Knit Princess Blanket
Mermaid tail blankets have been a thing for a while, but I’m starting to see more princess dress blankets out in the world, and this is a cute one.
Melody’s Makings has both knit and crocheted versions of her princess … Read More ...
Mitered Square Dishcloth Pattern
We’re nearing the end of our year of Knitted Kitchen projects (we all have enough to do in December, right?) so these last couple of projects from me are going to show off ways to use up scraps you might … Read More ...
Get All the Baby Blanket Patterns You Need
Betty is getting this one!
Last week I told you about the great new book 60 More Quick Baby Blankets, and this week I’m giving you a chance to grab a copy.
If you have babies on your knit … Read More ...
Get Tons of Ideas for Sweet Baby Blankets
Baby blankets are my go-to for baby gift knitting. You don’t have to worry about a baby being too big or too small to use them, and parents can always use another blanket, no matter what climate they live in … Read More ...
Knit All the Slippers for Fall and Winter
Carol Lee is the winner.
It’s starting to get cold in the mornings where I live, which means it’s slipper weather!
I’ve actually never knit a pair of slippers beyond those beginner ones that you knit flat and sew up, … Read More ...