June is a special month for the LGBTQ+ community as it is celebrated as Pride Month all over the world. It is a time for the community to come together, to celebrate the progress that has been made and to … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Knitting Patterns for Fourth of July and Beyond
I’ve done a lot of roundups of Fourth of July knitting patterns and things to make for other patriotic holidays through the years
(here are a few), These patterns are great to knit and wear/use on Flag Day, … Read More ...
Book Review – The Easy Learn to Knit in Just One Day
Have you wanted to get in on the knitting craze? Or do you know a little bit about knitting, but not enough?
This terrific book is just what you need to get you started and help hone your skills. Enjoy … Read More ...
Block Party: Modular Blankets
When you knit a blanket one block at a time, it’s a lot of fun! Each of the ten throws in this collection is made out of different forms of blocks (or modules), such as squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and … Read More ...
Book Review – Knit in 10 Hours Afghans and Throws
Book Review – Learn to Knit on Long Looms
The ability to make double-knit fabric results in projects that are extra warm with a wide range of uses. The designs in this book range from simple scarves and shawls to small projects such as coasters and placemats using a
Book Review – Big Book of Baby Knits
Big Book of Baby Knits is the only baby knitting book you’ll ever need, with 56 gorgeous designs ranging in difficulty, so there’s something for everyone, no matter their skill level!
Projects may be completed fast thanks to clear directions, … Read More ...
Book Review – 50 Fabulous Knit Stitches
Part of the pleasure of knitting is discovering and experimenting with beautiful new stitches. And if you have been looking for new stitches to add creativity to your knitting projects, you’ve come to the right place.
Book Review – Dreamy Baby Wraps
Leisure Arts’ Dreamy Baby Wraps collection of baby afghans include nine knit designs from Mary Maxim’s Best of Mary Maxim collection.
Ribbed Shells Blanket, Lovey Baby Blanket, Rainbow Entrelac Blanket, Double Hearts Blanket, Garter and Slip Stitch Blanket, Striped … Read More ...
Cozy Up with a Two-Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
As I write this we are bracing for cold, ice and snow where I live. It makes me super glad to have several great knit blankets just in case we have a power outage (or to snuggle in even if … Read More ...
Tender Hearts Blanket Knit Pattern
I thought that I had written about this one before, but I searched and couldn’t find the same blanket pattern. Please forgive me if I have indeed repeated a link to this Valentine’s Knitted Blanket.
You can download this pattern … Read More ...
Book Review – Quick Throws to Knit
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...