I’m thinking about knitting a new tank top or two for summer. I have a lot of bamboo yarn and I knit a boxy sweater with some of it a few years ago but it turns out it’s a little … Read More ...
Easy Cropped Vest Knitting Pattern
This time of year isn’t a great one for knitting sweaters in the Northern Hemisphere, but I feel like knitting a vest would be appropriate no matter where you live in the world.
Little vests are a great extra layer … Read More ...
Is It Easier to Knit or Crochet?
I learned to knit long before I learned how to crochet, so if you ask me the question is it easier to knit or crochet I will probably say knitting is easier.
But maybe it’s not for everyone.
I was … Read More ...
How To Make a Knit Outerwear Vest for Barbie
Here’s a super cute and easy way to use up little scraps of yarn, and maybe to teach a Barbie-loving child how to knit.
The vests are worked in three little pieces — all rectangles — and shouldn’t take … Read More ...
Book Review: Conscious Crafts Knitting
Knitting is more than a way to make things, though it is great for that. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, connect with other people and express yourself.
Knitters Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, founders of the Black … Read More ...
Book Review – Learn to Knit on Long Looms
The ability to make double-knit fabric results in projects that are extra warm with a wide range of uses. The designs in this book range from simple scarves and shawls to small projects such as coasters and placemats using a
Simple Beanie Knitting Pattern
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, or parts of the Northern Hemisphere where it’s not really warm yet, you might be looking for a super simple but stylish beanie that you can knit in flash to keep yourself or someone … Read More ...
Knit a Super Quick Garter Stitch Dishcloth
How does a single ball of yarn turn into a super chunky dishcloth? The Super-Fast Garter Stitch Dishcloth from Yarnspirations has you divide one ball into two that you can pull from both ends so that you can work with … Read More ...
Cocoon Cardigan Knitting Pattern
This simple cocoon cardigan knitting pattern is just the kind of thing I like to have on hand in spring when the evenings (and sometimes the days!) are still a little cool, or in summer when there’s too much air … Read More ...
Knit a Basket with Your Chunky Yarn Stash
I find it’s pretty easy to use up odd balls and bits of worsted weight yarn and sock yarn, but it’s not always simple to use up just a bit of bulky yarn. If you don’t have enough for … Read More ...
Book Review – Big Book of Baby Knits
Big Book of Baby Knits is the only baby knitting book you’ll ever need, with 56 gorgeous designs ranging in difficulty, so there’s something for everyone, no matter their skill level!
Projects may be completed fast thanks to clear directions, … Read More ...
Effortless Earwarmer Knitting Pattern
I seem to be on a bit of an earwarmer/headband kick lately. The thing is, they’re a great early project for people learning to knit — or learning to knit in the round — and they are faster to knit … Read More ...
Easy Knit Vests are Officially My Favorite
I went a long time without knitting a vest or wearing a vest. I don’t really know why, because once I had one knit vest (which only ended up being a vest because I was too lazy to knit sleeves … Read More ...
Coffee Queen Cozy Cup Knitting Pattern
I love projects that combine different needle crafts, like knitting and crochet or knitting and embroidery.
The Coffee Queen coffee cup cozy from LiliaCraftParty includes both a simple knitting stitch and easy embroidery for a project that beginners to either … Read More ...
Book Review – Dreamy Baby Wraps
Leisure Arts’ Dreamy Baby Wraps collection of baby afghans include nine knit designs from Mary Maxim’s Best of Mary Maxim collection.
Ribbed Shells Blanket, Lovey Baby Blanket, Rainbow Entrelac Blanket, Double Hearts Blanket, Garter and Slip Stitch Blanket, Striped … Read More ...