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 ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Staggered Squares Blanket
Handmade blankets make great gifts, and there are many ways to gift wrap them to make them extra special. Here are a few ideas:
Use a basket or container: A basket or container is a great way to present a … Read More ...
Book Review – 3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits
If you’re looking for the cutest baby knits that use only 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn, then “3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!” is the perfect book … Read More ...
Keep it Simple with a Knit Sampler Afghan
Sometimes you want to knit an afghan without being trapped under an afghan the whole time you’re knitting it.
I mean, I guess that might be true for some people. It is not true for me. I think I mostly … Read More ...
Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns for Beginners
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More ...
Fall Themed Knitting Patterns
There are all sorts of great things you can knit in the fall, from pumpkins to fun fall-themed hats (which we’ll get to), to home accessories and even sweaters with a fall twist. Here are a few fall-themed knitting patterns … Read More ...
Easy to Knit Flat Hat Knitting Patterns
According to data from Ravelry crunched by The Washington Post, crocheters, and I assume knitters, too, start to think about making hats in August.
I am not ready to think about hats, because it is still plenty warm in … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Bulky Yarn Stash
Last month I shared a big collection of knitting patterns to use leftover super bulky yarn (or a single skein that’s been lurking in your stash), and now I’m back with ideas for using little bits of bulky yarn. … Read More ...
Get to Know Herringbone Stitch
There are several different knitting stitch patterns known as herringbone stitch, but the one I most commonly think of when I think of herringbone is the horizontal herringbone stitch. If you don’t know this one you can check it out … Read More ...
Cashmere Silk Blanket – The Little Heart Blanket
The “Little Heart Blanket” and “Snuggly Favourites” collection is a line of baby patterns that have been carefully curated by Sirdar designers to bring you a collection of beautiful designs for a new generation of Snuggly babies. This collection features … Read More ...
Loose Ends Helps Finish Unfinished Projects
I’ve been meaning to write about Loose Ends for a while, but they’re getting more attention thanks to a recent story from NPR.
Loose Ends is a group of volunteers that helps to finish projects left behind by people … Read More ...
Mosaic Colorwork Knitting Patterns
I’ve written nearly 3,500 posts for this site over the years (thank you for being here!) so a lot of times when I have an idea for a post I have to go back and see if I’ve done it … Read More ...
Get Double the Warmth with This Cowl Knitting Pattern
One of the potential problems with colorwork knitting, at least when it comes to stranded or Fair Isle styles of knitting, is that you don’t always want to have the back of the work on display. Other knitters will appreciate … Read More ...