Butterflies are a common source of inspiration for all sorts of artists, and their colors and shapes are a lot of fun for knitters, too. Check out these knitting patterns that include butterfly motifs.
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Helical Knitting Patterns
I recently mentioned that one of the things I wanted to do this year was play with helical knitting. This is a technique that allows you to knit single round stripes without any jogs in the colorwork, which is … Read More ...
Oregon Wool Used for Team USA Uniforms — And Knit Your Own Hats
Ralph Lauren has been the outfitter for the US Olympic team and Paralympic Team for years, and the company likes to use American-made fibers when it can. That’s why Oregon’s Shaniko Wool Company has once again been tapped to produce … Read More ...
It’s Cold Out There! Time to Knit a Hat
I will freely admit that I’m not much of a hat person. I like knitting hats, I just don’t like wearing them that much. The exception might be this fisherman’s rib hat I knit recently, which is so squishy and … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Stash Busting with the Cecilia Collection
I like stash busting all the time, but I especially seem to think about stash busting at the beginning of a new year. Using what you have is a great new year’s resolution, and a great habit to keep throughout … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Hat with Tons of Colorful Brioche
We have established that I’m trying to bring more whimsy into the world with my work and my life and the things that I share here. I know not everyone goes for the wild or offbeat designs, but I hope … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for Colorwork Hats – Cozy Beanies to Try
There are so many great hat knitting patterns out there, but as I start thinking about knitting for winter (which is the only time I really wear hats) I want my hats to be as colorful as possible. And of … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – Sweet Hats to Knit for Your Dog
I have never owned a dog so I end up not sharing a lot of dog knitting patterns here, but I know a lot of people have dogs and like to knit for them, so I couldn’t resist sharing these … Read More ...
Candy Corn Beanie Hat and Booties – Free Knitting Pattern Review
Nothing says Halloween quite like candy corn, and this free knitting pattern for a Candy Corn Beanie and Booties set captures that sweet, nostalgic vibe perfectly. It’s playful, festive, and just the right kind of handmade project to celebrate autumn’s … Read More ...
Cabled Hat Knitting Patterns
For some reason cabled hats remind me of deep winter, like they’re the warmest possible kind of hat you could have. That isn’t necessarily true, but these cable knit hat patterns would be great if you’re getting ready for winter … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern for a Halloween Skull Beanie
If your knitting needles are itching for something a little edgier this spooky season, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Halloween Skull Beanie is just the ticket. It’s bold, it’s fun, and it’s exactly the kind of statement piece that … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern for a Spooky Halloween Beanie
If you’re after a quick Halloween knit that brings just the right amount of spook without overcomplicating your life, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Spooky Halloween Beanie is worth a look.
The pattern itself is simple enough for confident … Read More ...
Textured Hat Knitting Patterns
There are all sorts of knitting techniques you can use on hats, but some of my favorites are textured stitch patterns or cabled hats worked in a single color. Check out these great textured hat knitting patterns and find your … Read More ...
Knit a Hat with a Flock of Chickens
It’s well known (among knitters, anyway) that knitters seem to love chickens as a motif and a subject of our knitting projects. The Emotional Support Chicken and all the other chicken knitting patterns are just the beginning of our devotion … Read More ...
Bucket Hat Knitting Patterns
As I was starting to write this post I thought that it was true that I’d never done a roundup of bucket hat knitting patterns before. But then I looked, and I actually did one last year (which you can … Read More ...