I’ve been cleaning my office again, and this week I wanted to offer a couple of baby knitting books for giveaway! Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Quick Knitting Throws and Afghans
It may not quite be the season for snuggling up under a big blanket in the Northern Hemisphere, but let’s be honest, it’s going to be air conditioning season soon and then you’ll need blankets all over again.
Leisure Arts … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knit Blankets & Throws
YarnAddicted is the winner.
Last week I shared a review of Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie, and this week I’d like to give one of you a chance to knit your own snuggly blankets for your own … Read More ...
Review: Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie
There aren’t a lot of books out there dedicated to knit blankets, but whether you’re knitting a baby blanket or a throw for your couch, knit blankets can be a lot of fun to make and are definitely great to … Read More ...
Review: Oval Loom Knit Collection
When I think of loom knitting, I usually think of hats and tube scarves, because to me that’s what looms are for. You’re supposed to use all the pegs all the time, right?
The truth is you can use just … Read More ...
Top Knitting Patterns of 2016
If you’re looking for more things to knit in the new year, check out the top 100 knitting patterns of 2016 from All Free Knitting.
These patterns are from all over the web (you might recognize some of them from … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet and Simple Gingerbread Man
This little knit gingerbread man from Knits’ End is just too cute!
I love the idea of a gingerbread man as an alternative to that weird elf everyone is always on about. Or if you have a child who loves … Read More ...
Review: Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook
Norah Gaughan is well known in the knitting world for her geometric feats of knitting. Her projects tend to turn knitting on its head in lots of different ways, so its no surprise that one of her particular obsessions when … Read More ...
Review: A Hat for Mrs. Goldman
Because I have a child who is still into picture books, I love it when I find children’s books about knitting.
Luckily the publisher sent me a copy of A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story about Knitting and Lov… Read More ...
UK Knitters: Join the Christmas Sock Appeal
The UK Hand Knitting Association is looking for some knitters who want to hone their sock-knitting skills, or just knit some cute little socks, that will be used as bunting to decorate care homes and other places during the … Read More ...
Giveaway: Northern Knits Gifts
Ruth is the winner.
It’s time to start thinking about — and more than thinking, to actually start knitting — any knit gifts you want to make for the holidays, and this week’s giveaway can help get you started if … Read More ...
Book Review: Drop-Dead Easy Knits
By the title alone, I think a lot of people are going to be interested in this book. Drop-Dead Easy Knits by Gale Zucker, Mary Lou Egan and Kirsten Kapur is the result of a bunch of knitters being in … Read More ...
Review: Self-Striping Yarn Studio
I love working with self-striping yarns, and actually have a whole chapter in my colorwork book on the subject (and my favorite sweater ever, which is in that book, is made with self-striping yarn). But I’ll admit it’s not … Read More ...
Doctors Warn of Dangers When Using Knit Umbilical Ties
Here’s a knitting trend I hadn’t heard of before, but apparently in Australia (I’ve seen reports of their use in the UK, too) a rising number of women who participate in home births or have midwives are using knit umbilical … Read More ...
Started Sweater Knitting Yet? Check out These Great Options
After mentioning yesterday that I’m really not thinking about knitting for fall and winter yet, I thought I would share some sweater patterns for those of you who are already pointing your needles in that direction.
First off, check out … Read More ...