I’m pretty sure it’s impossible to resist the cuteness of a hat with animal ears on it. Whether for little ones or even adults, adding ears to a hat just ramps up the cuteness factor, and it’s really not any … Read More ...
A Shawl to Knit to Get through the Current Calamity
I generally write most posts for Craft Gossip several weeks in advance of when they go live, so I’m writing this not knowing what calamitous events might be happening in the world or in your life when you read it. … Read More ...
Super Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
Whenever there’s a new baby in your life, whether it’s your own or someone in your friend group or family is having a baby, there’s a strong drive among all knitters to cover that little thing in knits. And every … Read More ...
Easy Blanket Knitting Patterns
Now that it’s officially winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems like the perfect time to start knitting a blanket. I have a couple of different blanket projects (one knit and one crochet) that come out of hibernation for the … Read More ...
Twisted Lace Headband Knitting Pattern
Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and … Read More ...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
Knit a Cowl Using Simple Mosaic Designs
Mosaic knitting is such a fun and easy technique and a great way to do repeating graphic colorwork designs in two colors. It makes projects look more complicated than they are, and it’s really fun and pretty fast to knit … Read More ...
Jazz Up Your Projects with Tassels
If you’ve been reading this page for very long, you probably know that one of my obsessions (or shall we say interests?) is using yarn stash as much as possible. I have an unreasonable stash, and I’m guessing I’m not … Read More ...
Remember November with this Knit Hat and Mitt Set
I don’t know what happened to Vanessa Smith that one November so that she needed to commemorate it in yarn, but I think it’s a good thing for the rest of us that she did.
The Novemberist hat and … Read More ...
Baby Knitting Pattern – Teddy Bear Sweater
This Sirdar pattern, design number 5401, is the perfect project for knitters looking to create a cozy and adorable outfit for their little one. The teddy bear sweater and hat set features a cute intarsia teddy bear motif with embroidered … Read More ...
Review: The Art of Landscape Knitting
Nature has a lot to offer in the way of inspiration to artists, and knitters are no exception. Anne Le Brocq used textures from the sea, forest, mountains and more to develop textured stitch patterns she shares in her book … Read More ...
Bluebell Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Introducing the Bluebell Wood Cardigan and Blanket from our A Walk in the Woods collection, Design 5436. This pattern is part of our baby collection titled A Walk In The Woods, and it is inspired by the beauty of a … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Advent Calendar Minis
I have always been tempted by indie dyers who do yarn advent calendars. It sounds so fun to get a new little ball of yarn every day for a month, but I’ve never done it because I’m not sure what … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Cable Baby Blanket
A handmade blanket is a thoughtful and heartfelt gift that can be cherished for years to come. A cable baby blanket is a beautiful and timeless design that can be passed down through generations. It’s a perfect way to welcome … Read More ...
Knit a Snuggly Poncho with this Free Knitting Pattern
There’s not much nicer than throwing on a cozy layer of handknit goodness with a bit of mohair for extra warmth.
This knit poncho is worked from the top down with a deep turtleneck and a fun and easy lace … Read More ...