Just yesterday I was thinking about Fisherman’s Rib, which is a variation on 1 x 1 ribbing, so I guess it’s appropriate that I share this pattern today.
The Saturday Shrug is a lovely and really easy pattern from Jackie … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Just yesterday I was thinking about Fisherman’s Rib, which is a variation on 1 x 1 ribbing, so I guess it’s appropriate that I share this pattern today.
The Saturday Shrug is a lovely and really easy pattern from Jackie … Read More ...
This time of year I tend to get a little obsessed with the idea of knitting vests. While I’m still deep into wearing sweaters, I’m starting to think about layers for warmer weather (or wearing a vest under my sweater … Read More ...
Singer Ariana Grande recently posted a TikTok in which she is singing, but if you’re a knitter you probably didn’t even notice the song because you were so distracted by the giant pink knit sweater she was wearing.
Of course … Read More ...
I’ve been exploring some knitting basics lately on my YouTube channel and I recently did a video on the cable cast on.
Cable cast on is similar to knit cast on, which is what I like to teach beginning knitters … Read More ...
When I was learning how to knit, my mom would always cast on for me. I don’t actually remember learning how to cast on when I was a kid, so I don’t know if I ever knew how to do … Read More ...
There’s still plenty of cold weather left this year in the Northern Hemisphere, and you’re still getting ready for it if you have a cold winter where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, so I guess it’s a good time … Read More ...
Ribbing is often used as an edging on projects worked with other stitches, like the brim of a hat or the cuff of a sleeve.
But sometimes it’s fun to let ribbing take center stage in a project. It’s easy … Read More ...
There are lots of ways to learn about knitting and build your skills these days. We can watch videos, read books and blogs and learn from people we know. If you want to learn a lot in a short period … Read More ...
The Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to knit their first sweater. The pattern is designed with the beginner knitter in mind, using simple techniques such as ribbing and stockinette stitch. It’s worked … Read More ...
Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More ...
This pattern is referred to as a car coat, but if you ask me this is a great project to knit and wear for in the car, or on the couch, or just about anywhere else.
It’s worked in super … Read More ...
While we’re getting back to basics this week, here’s a great throw to knit for the back of your couch that uses a simple textured stitch pattern.
The pattern is called hurdle stitch, and it’s made with a repeating pattern … Read More ...
Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More ...
Looking for an easy but special project to knit with a single skein of yarn?
The Tombreck Hat from Ysolda uses about a skein of worsted weight yarn. It has a simple textured chevron pattern (which is shown in chart … Read More ...
Need a little something to keep your ears warm in cold weather?
The Folgate headband is a simple headband, that is knitted in the round seamlessly. This little accessory will keep your ears warm on colder days.
It uses worsted … Read More ...