Even though the yarn used in the sample has been discontinued, I still love this Lion Brand pattern for a bunny blankie.
The body is a square with the bunny head added to one corner. The original was worked … Read More ...
Knit an Adorable Easter Bunny with Carrot
Easter is right around the corner, and that means its time to start knitting those Easter bunnies.
I recently came across this really sweet bunny with carrot, designed by Val Pierce for her book Knitted Rabbits
, and shared … Read More ...
Knit a Hat That’s a Lovely Sentiment
This sweet Lovely Sentiment Hat by Stefanie Canich (which runs $3 on Ravelry) is certainly a sweet way to keep someone you love (or yourself!) warm.
But that funky pom-pom on top of the sample just makes it all … Read More ...
Easy Knitting Patterns Kids Can Knit
I have known lots of kids who were interested in knitting and have even taught a few how to do it through the years.
But it can be problematic to find knitting patterns for younger knitters, because you need things … Read More ...
Knit a Little Something for a Baby in Your Life
I love knitting baby blankets for new little ones, but adding a hat to the mix — or to a mostly storebought gift — can be quick and easy to do, even for newer knitters.
Knit a Cozy Vest in Waffle Stitch
Do you follow any yarn companies or other knitting-related sites on social media? (I hope you’re following Craft Gossip at least!)
I love to follow some of my favorite companies because they often share free patterns and new patterns and … Read More ...
Simple, Sweet Toddler Slippers
I’ve had a pair of leather soles with holes around the edges for a long time. These soles are designed so you can knit a sock and sew it onto the sole for a sturdier, more slipper-like design.
I’ve had … Read More ...
A Super Sweet and Simple Bonnet for Baby
This website is in French, but I looked at the Google translation and it looks pretty understandable.
Even if it weren’t, you would want to see this adorable knit baby bonnet from Les Aventures des Petit Pois.
The hat is … Read More ...
Get All the Baby Blanket Patterns You Need
Betty is getting this one!
Last week I told you about the great new book 60 More Quick Baby Blankets, and this week I’m giving you a chance to grab a copy.
If you have babies on your knit … Read More ...
Get Tons of Ideas for Sweet Baby Blankets
Baby blankets are my go-to for baby gift knitting. You don’t have to worry about a baby being too big or too small to use them, and parents can always use another blanket, no matter what climate they live in … Read More ...
This May Actually Be the Cutest Knit Baby Hat Ever
I have made some baby hats that I consider pretty darn cute, but this one might just be the cutest one ever.
The knit baby headphone hat from Little Red Window is exactly what the title says. It’s worked from … Read More ...
Fun Things to Do that Aren’t Exactly Knitting
I think most of us sometimes make things with yarn that are not knit, or delve into other crafty areas that might be somewhat connected to knitting. So here’s a quick roundup of projects that have come across my radar … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Blanket for a Baby
I love knitting baby blankets, even when I don’t have a particular baby to knit for. They’re a great, relatively mindless project that is always needed and appreciated.
This one from Leelee Knits is a good pattern for a somewhat … Read More ...
Try Mosaic Knitting on This Awesome Blanket
Mosaic knitting is a particular kind of slip-stitch knitting that makes intricate-looking, graphic, repeating patterns that are made with simple stitches.
Of course we have Barbara G. Walker to thank for this knitting innovation, which deeply inspired her (she wrote … Read More ...
Because Everybody Needs More Baby Knitting Books, Right?
Kim is getting these cuties!
This week’s giveaway is of two little baby knitting booklets from Leisure Arts:
Cute & Cozy Sweaters and Blankets
by Starla Kramer has four sweater patterns and matching blanket patterns — the blankets are all … Read More ...