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Mosaic knitting is a particular kind of slip-stitch knitting that makes intricate-looking, graphic, repeating patterns that are made with simple stitches.
Of course we have Barbara G. Walker to thank for this knitting innovation, which deeply inspired her (she wrote … Read More ...
Kim is getting these cuties!
This week’s giveaway is of two little baby knitting booklets from Leisure Arts:
Cute & Cozy Sweaters and Blankets
by Starla Kramer has four sweater patterns and matching blanket patterns — the blankets are all … Read More ...
I got an email the other day sharing the newest pattern collection from Knit Picks, and I just had to let you all know about it.
The 9 Lives Collection features 10 knitting patterns involving cats. There’s a sweater… Read More ...
I love a good, easy baby blanket pattern, and one that you can use for stash-busting is great, too. I recently gifted a Garter Stitch Stripe Baby Blanket to some new parents and it has quickly become a favorite because … Read More ...
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.
Vine Lace looks … Read More ...
Waffle Stitch is a fun and easy knitting stitch pattern that’s great for a washcloth or dishcloth because of the great nubby texture of the stitch.
The stitch is kind of a combination of Stockinette Stitch and ribbing, so it … Read More ...
Karey is the winner!
Last month I shared a couple of little booklets from Leisure Arts all about knitting quick afghans and blankets, and this week I’m giving you the change to get them for yourself.
The booklets are:
It’s time for my next contribution to the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop! This month I thought I would throw in some eyelets to keep it interesting. 
Eyelets are the most basic skill you need to create lace. They’re made by … Read More ...
Pam is the winner.
I’ve been cleaning my office again, and this week I wanted to offer a couple of baby knitting books for giveaway! Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
It may not quite be the season for snuggling up under a big blanket in the Northern Hemisphere, but let’s be honest, it’s going to be air conditioning season soon and then you’ll need blankets all over again.
Leisure Arts … Read More ...
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you missed it last month, a group of knitting bloggers are getting together to share a new dishcloth/washcloth pattern every week this year (well, except for in … Read More ...
Washcloths are great projects for beginners — and knitters of all skill levels, really — because they give you a chance to try a stitch pattern or a new-to-you technique on a small scale.
They’re also small, portable and the … Read More ...
Carolyn is getting this one!
This week’s giveaway, Continuous Cables
by Melissa Leapman, is not a new book (it was published in 2008) but it’s a great one for learning how cables work and how to use them effectively and … Read More ...
YarnAddicted is the winner.
Last week I shared a review of Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie, and this week I’d like to give one of you a chance to knit your own snuggly blankets for your own … Read More ...
There aren’t a lot of books out there dedicated to knit blankets, but whether you’re knitting a baby blanket or a throw for your couch, knit blankets can be a lot of fun to make and are definitely great to … Read More ...