I feel like a lot of the patterns I have been sharing lately are sweaters that you can use for layering. Maybe that’s because it stayed warm for so long this year where I live that I’m still thinking about … Read More ...
Knit a Simple But Fun Sweater
From the front, the Simply Me Blouse from NORgardknitters looks like a plain, boxy, garter stitch sweater. The kind of thing you’d want to throw on every day, like the knit version of a sweatshirt.
But when you look … Read More ...
Knit a Mosaic Scarf
I know I’ve said this before, but in case you missed it, I am a big cheerleader for mosaic knitting. I don’t feel like it’s ever had the popularity of some other knitting techniques, particularly other colorwork knitting options, but … Read More ...
A Quick and Easy Baby Blanket to Knit
We had a bit of a fun surprise over the summer when a friend announced they were adopting a baby, with less than a month to go until the due date.
It’s never a good idea to spring a surprise … Read More ...
Treat Yourself by Knitting the Mindful Mosaic Blanket
Every year as the weather starts to get colder I like to pull out one of my longstanding scrappy blanket knitting projects. Yes I said one of the them, because I have more than one (and actually there’s a crochet … Read More ...
Bold Ribbed Shrug Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a bunch of ribbed hat knitting patterns, but of course ribbing is great for lots of other projects, too. Ribbing automatically gives anything a structured look, and it’s a great choice when you need … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket that Looks Like a Quilt
I’ve been seeing a lot of knitting projects lately — whether they are new or older — that include elements that look like quilt blocks and I am here for it. My aunt is a quilter but I’ve never been … Read More ...
Mirror Colors for a Fun Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I do love basic knitting patterns that don’t take a lot of thought to knit, things that are useful and wearable and get the job done without a lot of fuss, effort or knitting time.
But there are some relatively … Read More ...
A Simple Hat with a Handful of Purls
I am not generally a person who minds doing a bit of ribbing at the beginning of a project. Whether it’s a cuff up hat or top down socks, a little bit of ribbing sets the stage and often plays … Read More ...
Waffle Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
I recently did some playing around with crochet waffle stitch, and I was reminded that there’s a waffle stitch in knitting, too. It’s not quite the same bold texture (that looks decidedly waffley) that the crochet stitch has, but … Read More ...
Knit Holiday Socks for Any Time of Year
While these socks from Mirella Moments are officially called holiday socks, I don’t see any reason why you can’t knit them any time of year.
Sure, with the red and white colors the designer chose, they do have a bit … Read More ...
Bluey Knitting Patterns
It seems the favorite kids show for both children and adults these days is Bluey, and while there are a lot more Bluey themed crochet projects than there are knitting ones, I was able to find a few Bluey knitting … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket to Bring Color to Your Mornings
No matter how many blankets I am working on or have finished — knit or crochet — I feel like there’s always room for another one. Blankets can make great gifts or charity projects, and it’s also just lovely (for … Read More ...
Stitch Up Some Zen with This Easy Knit Blanket
There is just something about a garter stitch blanket. The knitting is easy and relatively mindless, and the resulting knit fabric is cozy, kind of chunky and rustic and just looks like something you want to snuggle under.
I knit … Read More ...
A Shawl to Wear While You’re Reading and Knitting
I know there are a lot of knitters who have to really concentrate on what they are doing and can’t do anything else while they are knitting. In time you can probably graduate to watching TV while knitting, but I’m … Read More ...