I hope that spring has started to make its appearance wherever you are if you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it hasn’t maybe we can rush it along by knitting some great spring projects. We recently … Read More ...
More Fun Yarn-Related April Fool’s Day News
Yesterday I told you about the call by a Canadian foundation for knitters to make butterfly chrysalises to help save the monarchs. That was probably my favorite April Fool’s Day gag related to knitting, but it certainly wasn’t the only … Read More ...
Irish Knitting Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
I’m pretty sure this is the first time in the history of me having this job that I’ve remembered St. Patrick’s Day was coming before it was even March. (And if the shamrock knitting pattern roundups from the last two … Read More ...
7 Knitting Patterns for Baby
Do you have a new little one in your home? Or maybe there is one on the way. Today we found 7 knitting patterns for a baby that are each so adorable and cuddly that they could not be any … Read More ...
New Series of Knitting Daily TV Airing Now
Series 1400 of Knitting Daily TV, the third series with Vickie Howell as host, just started airing on public television stations nationwide, and it’s also available for download or purchase as a DVD.
This season includes 13 episodes covering everything … Read More ...
6 Knitted Blanket Tutorials
It’s that time of year to snuggle up under a nice warm knitted blanket, in front of a cozy fire, and just relax. If you are in need of the perfect knitted blanket, or want to make one for someone, … Read More ...
Pretty Ponchos to Knit
I hate to admit that I’m not a huge fan of ponchos. Every time they come back I cringe a little. If you’re cold, why not just knit a sweater?
But there are some poncho designs that I see … Read More ...
8 Knitting Patterns For Thanksgiving
Welcome to our roundup of 8 knitting patterns perfect for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, and what better way to do that than with some handmade knitwear. These patterns offer a wide variety of … Read More ...
Giveaway: Yarn to Knit a Cowl from the Yarnspirations Lookbook
Congratulations to Frank George!
When Yarnspirations contacted me about featuring their fall lookbook (which I was totally going to do anyway, because I love it) I threw out the suggestion that we could do a giveaway with the yarn from … Read More ...
How to Knit Two Hats at the Same Time
Knitters are so darn clever sometimes I just can’t get over it.
Tammy Lyons, who blogs at Eclectic Technique, was thinking about that fact that it’s possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one … Read More ...
A Trick to Make Seaming Shoulders Easier
One of the disadvantages of knitting a pieced sweater is all the finishing that’s involved, and one of the most unpleasant duties when it comes to finishing a sweater is sewing in the sleeves.
One of the things that often … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knitting on Top of the World
Congratulations to winner Debby!
Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on Top of the World
is a really fun book, chock full of 50 designs inspired by knitwear and other traditions from around the world.
For example (opening to some pages randomly) an … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – 10 Knitted Halloween Beanie Hats
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about costumes and accessories. If you’re a knitter, why not consider creating a spooky and unique knitted Halloween beanie to wear on the big night?
We’ve scoured … Read More ...
Giveaway: 3 Leisure Arts Pattern Stitch Booklets
Congratulations to Teresa!
I’m a sucker for a good pattern stitch dictionary, and I’ve got way more of them on my shelves than you’d expect for a person who sticks to basic stitch patterns most of the time.
But these … Read More ...
Stitchers Re-create Bristol in a Yarn Shop
The project is known as Briswool and more than 100 knitters and crocheters took part in the construction of a replica of the city of Bristol found in the Paper Village crafts shop in Bedminster.
The wooly town includes all … Read More ...