I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More ...
Review: Two Easy Ways to Knit for Babies
I was cleaning in my office yesterday and I cam across a couple of cute Leisure Arts booklets about baby knits that I thought you all might enjoy.
The first, Garter Stitch for Baby
by Candi Jensen and Heather Vantress, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Sock Knitting Books
Since I’m still thinking about sock knitting this week, I thought it would be fun to give away a couple of sock knitting books.
First is the booklet I reviewed for you last week, Easy Knitted Socks. I’m also … Read More ...
Irish Knitting Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
I’m pretty sure this is the first time in the history of me having this job that I’ve remembered St. Patrick’s Day was coming before it was even March. (And if the shamrock knitting pattern roundups from the last two … Read More ...
On Knitting, Enjoyment and Consumerism
A recent post on the Yahoo! Makers site has gotten a lot of people talking, and I thought I’d join in just in case you haven’t seen it already.
It has the classic clickbait headline “Never Say This to a … Read More ...
Project Notebook: Swirly Sqaure
The last week has been a lot about a lot of different works in progress, and one of them’s a bit of a secret so I don’ have that much to show but I can show you the beginning, as … Read More ...
Some Great Reasons to Knit Socks — What Are Yours?
I’m a little obsessed with knit socks right now. It’s winter, and they are the best thing ever for keeping your feet cozy.
But I also just want to knit a bunch of socks. I have a pair on the … Read More ...
6 Knitted Throw Blanket Patterns
Knitted blanket throws are a great way to stay warm and cozy during the colder months. They’re perfect for snuggling up on the couch or for adding a touch of warmth to your bed. Plus, they make great gifts for … Read More ...
Use Your Leftover Yarn and Old Projects in New Ways
Whenever you finish a knitting project, there’s almost always a little bit (or a lot) of yarn left over. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do with those partial balls of yarn, but there are all sorts … Read More ...
Playing with Texture
Lately I have not been feeling stockinette stitch all that much. I mean, it’s quick and easy to knit, but it just doesn’t have a lot of personality. Maybe after knitting all the projects for a book that was mostly … Read More ...
Still More Free Dishcloth Knitting Patterns from Knit Picks!
Last year Knit Picks started a 52 weeks of dishcloths project, releasing a knit or crocheted dishcloth pattern every week all year long.
It was apparently so popular that they’re doing it again this year, this time around featuring some … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 DVDs
Congratulations to Yolanda.
The sixth season of Knit and Crochet Now! is set to begin airing on public television in January, but we’ve got a sneak peek this week as well as a chance for one of you to win … Read More ...
6 Knitted Blanket Tutorials
It’s that time of year to snuggle up under a nice warm knitted blanket, in front of a cozy fire, and just relax. If you are in need of the perfect knitted blanket, or want to make one for someone, … Read More ...
8 Knitted a Cozy Lap Afghan Patterns for Winter
As the winter months approach, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about knitting cozy and warm blankets to keep you warm and comfortable. And what better way to do that than by knitting a lap afghan? Lap afghans are … Read More ...
Do You Knit Gift Bags?
There’s a lot of waste involved in the holiday season, not the least of which is all the wrapping paper and gift bags that might just get thrown away after being used once.
Now I usually used paper gift bags … Read More ...