I didn’t do any adorable newborn photos when my daughter was a newborn, but I know a lot of people really love to do them, and knit accessories are a great way to make baby look even cuter.
This leaf-shaped … Read More ...
What to Do with Single Skeins of Sock Yarn
If you’re like me, and like most knitters I know, you’ve probably bought a skein or several of sock yarn
(let’s not talk about other kinds of yarn right now, OK?) with no real idea of what you were going … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Baby Blanket in Waterfall Cables
I love baby blankets because you can make them a million different ways and everyone needs them.
This Waterfall Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits is really pretty and uses simple repeating cables to make a pattern of cascading waves.
I … Read More ...
Knit a Super Squishy Baby Blanket in Fisherman’s Rib
Fisherman’s Rib is a great knitting stitch that looks like brioche but is a lot easier to knit than traditional brioche designs.
Hands Occupied not only has a great baby blanket pattern using the stitch, but Heidi has also written … Read More ...
Knit Cloths for Easter from KrisKnits
If you’re a person who likes to knit dishcloths, this collection of eight Easter-themed cloths from KrisKnits is something you’ll want to see.
The patterns include three different egg designs, a basket of eggs, a cross, a bunny, a … Read More ...
Book Review: Seed Stitch by Rosemary Drysdale
Most people, when they learn to knit, seem to learn the knit stitch and then the purl stitch. We make endless Garter Stitch and Stockinette Stitch projects before combining knit and purl in the same row, usually to add ribbing … Read More ...
You’re Going to Love this Sweet Little Bunny Pattern
OK, so I’m a little obsessed with baby animals right now. It must be spring coming on.
But LOOK at this sweetie.
Who wouldn’t be obsessed?
The Little Baby Bunny pattern from Justyna Kacprzak is exactly as advertised, a little … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Bunny Blanket Buddy
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 ...