When we get deep into summer knitting we might not always want to knit garments, even though there are tons of great summer tops out there.
The Hatdana is a great summer pattern because it’s pretty quick and easy and … Read More ...
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When we get deep into summer knitting we might not always want to knit garments, even though there are tons of great summer tops out there.
The Hatdana is a great summer pattern because it’s pretty quick and easy and … Read More ...
Somehow in the busyness of spring I pretty much completely missed the latest issue of Knitty (though now that I’m seeing it I need a Vanora on my needles, stat) but I did see when this season’s surprise came out … Read More ...
For some reason it decided to get cold again here for a couple of days, so I’m dreaming of summer even harder than I already was. It doesn’t help that I’m about a month away from the beach, so I … Read More ...
If you’re looking for a good, quick and easy knitting pattern for beginners that goes beyond Garter Stitch, this Rib Ridge knit dishcloth pattern from Dabbles and Babbles is perfect. Knitting patterns can seem overwhelming, so starting with a smaller … Read More ...
Have you been watching the last season of “Game of Thrones”? The last couple of episodes are slated to be long ones, so you might need a new knitting project to get through them.
Why not make it a project … Read More ...
Blocking your knitting is an important last step to ensuring that your knit projects looks as good as they should. It’s essential for lace knitting projects to open up the eyelets, but it’s great for a lot of other knitting … Read More ...
Martin Storey is known for his great classic British designs, which include a lot of cables and rustic, tweedy yarns.
These loves of his are combined in the book Martin Storey’s Easy Cable & Aran Knits: 26 Projects with a … Read More ...
There’s something really fun about using stitch patterns in knitting projects. Maybe it forces you to pay more attention than just knitting Garter Stitch or Stockinette, which makes it more meditative.
Maybe all the fun stitch work makes you more … Read More ...
If you follow many knitters on Instagram you have probably seen parts of the discussion of racism in the knitting/fiber arts community that was sparked by a … Read More ...
This time of year it’s great to have some quick knitting patterns handy for last-minute gift knitting or charity knitting projects.
The Perky Little Hat pattern from Sharon Lentsch is a sweet hat that she says can be knit in … Read More ...
I am feeling the need to knit another pair of fingerless gloves. Not because I don’t have plenty of them; it’s just nice to make a new pair every now and than and it has been a while.
These Easy … Read More ...
Long cardigans are great for fall and winter, wearing inside the house and out. I pretty much live in knit cardigans for months on end, and this is a super cozy option.
The Winding Ropes Coatigan from Patons is a … Read More ...
Sometimes it’s a wonderful thing to follow a lot of different knitting related pages on Facebook, because you’re always coming across things you want to knit. I guess that can sometimes be a bad thing, too!
Anyway, I happened to … Read More ...
I am loving the Criss Cross Top knitting pattern from Purl Soho. Designed by Adam Aronowitz, it’s worked from the bottom up, with a little opening in the side seams at the bottom and a cool center rib section that … Read More ...
It must be the season for knitalongs, because here’s another great one coming up soon.
Heidi from Hands Occupied is hosting her fall Read Along Knit Along with the book The Snow Child by Eowin Ivey and Instarsia Mountain, … Read More ...