I’ve been focusing a lot on holiday specific knitting projects lately, but if you’re looking for gifts to knit that will carry the recipient through the year, it’s time to start thinking quick and easy projects with big yarn and … Read More ...
The Simplest Knit Christmas Tree Skirt Ever
If you want to add a handmade touch to your Christmas tree, why not knit a tree skirt?
This design from Handy Little Me is as easy a knit tree skirt could possibly be because it’s a rectangle that you … Read More ...
Book Review – 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible
A perfect gift for creative crafters, 750 Knitting Stitches
is both a stitch guide and a how-to knit primer, all in one volume. You get all the information needed to get started, including how to choose yarn and needles, read … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Sideways Scarf for Easy Warmth
There’s something nice about having a simple scarf knitting pattern on the needles. Ripton from Berroco is a super simple pattern that doesn’t look as easy as it is.
The almost plaid-like texture is produced by working Garter Stitch sideways … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Scrappy Blanket
It feels like I haven’t shared any blanket or afghan knitting patterns in a while, and it’s high time to do so for folks in the Northern Hemisphere. It might not be cold yet, but it’s coming, and if you … Read More ...
Another Great Pumpkin Knitting Pattern
There are so many pumpkin knitting patterns out there and I want to knit ALL of them because they are so fun and easy and a great way to decorate this time of year.
Here’s another great one I just … Read More ...
Book Review: We Are Knitters
Most knitters who have been around the Internet for very long have probably heard of We Are Knitters, a Spanish company that sells yarn, knitting needles and kits (and now some crochet patterns as well).
Company founders Alberto Bravo … Read More ...
This Easy Ribbed Headband Knitting Pattern Has a Fun Twist
Knit headbands with a twist in them have been really popular winter accessories for a few years now, and it’s easy to see why. They are quick and easy to knit, cozy to wear and the little twist adds a … Read More ...
Learn How to Knit Stripes in Garter Stitch with the Brightside Cowl
Whether you’re new to changing colors in your knitting or have a bunch of scraps you want to use up quickly, the Brightside Cowl from Elizabeth Smith Knits is a great little project.
It’s worked in Garter Stitch and changes … Read More ...
40 Portable Knit Projects
Are you a fan of small-skein projects? Do you love finding new ways to use up those leftover yarn skeins from long-finished projects or impulse buys? Look no further than this creative collection of 40+ portable knitting projects!
This book … Read More ...
Easy Pencil Pouch Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite back-to-school knitting patterns that I’ve made was a simple pencil pouch worked in self-striping yarn and lined with fun fabric.
This EasyPeasy Pencil Pouch from HandmadeHandsome is slightly more complicated than my pattern in that it … Read More ...
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Toddler Wrap Sweater Knitting Pattern
It might not feel quite like time to start thinking about sweaters for the kids, but it really is. Cooler weather will be here before we know it, so it pays to have some easy (and cute) patterns at the … Read More ...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More ...
A Sweet Little Vest Knitting Pattern for Summer
I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.
The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More ...