If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones and a knitter, then this roundup of 10 Game of Thrones knitting patterns is perfect for you. With the latest season now over, these patterns will give you … Read More ...
Stitch a Twisty Dishcloth
I came across this pattern on Pinterest the other day and thought it was pretty cool so I wanted to share.
The vortex (six) dishcloth by Rebecca Hudson is sort of like a shifty log cabin block, combining picked up … Read More ...
A Bunch of Little Booklets
AJ is the winner!
This week the closet-cleaning giveaways continue with four little Leisure Arts booklets:
Two-Hour Neckwear
by Marly Bird: 12 projects for scarves and cowls to knit in a jiffy
Chunky Winter Knits
: a Lion Brand book … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Blanket for a Baby
I love knitting baby blankets, even when I don’t have a particular baby to knit for. They’re a great, relatively mindless project that is always needed and appreciated.
This one from Leelee Knits is a good pattern for a somewhat … Read More ...
Knit a Hair Turban to Wear after Shower or Swimming
Sometimes knitting in the summer doesn’t feel very practical. There are a limited number of things we can make and actually use this time of year, but that usually doesn’t stop us from making things, right?
My Poppet has a … Read More ...
Welcome Blankets Project Seeks to Reimagine Border Wall
Talk of a wall being built between the United States and Mexico was a big part of the presidential election and is still a hot topic. But what if a wall, something designed to keep people out, could be transformed … Read More ...
Try Mosaic Knitting on This Awesome Blanket
Mosaic knitting is a particular kind of slip-stitch knitting that makes intricate-looking, graphic, repeating patterns that are made with simple stitches.
Of course we have Barbara G. Walker to thank for this knitting innovation, which deeply inspired her (she wrote … Read More ...
Because Everybody Needs More Baby Knitting Books, Right?
Kim is getting these cuties!
This week’s giveaway is of two little baby knitting booklets from Leisure Arts:
Cute & Cozy Sweaters and Blankets
by Starla Kramer has four sweater patterns and matching blanket patterns — the blankets are all … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Ribbed Blanket with Your Arms
Arm knitting was a huge (ha!) trend last year, and it hasn’t really gone away. It’s a great way to make a big project fast, and it’s a way to get the look of knitting without actually knowing how to … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Blanket for Baby
I love a good, easy baby blanket pattern, and one that you can use for stash-busting is great, too. I recently gifted a Garter Stitch Stripe Baby Blanket to some new parents and it has quickly become a favorite because … Read More ...
Your Chance to Grab these Blanket Knitting Books
Karey is the winner!
Last month I shared a couple of little booklets from Leisure Arts all about knitting quick afghans and blankets, and this week I’m giving you the change to get them for yourself.
The booklets are:
A Simple Cozy Sweater for Lounging Around the House
Here’s one for the changing of the seasons. It’s still cool in a lot of places in the Northern Hemisphere, and getting colder for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, so pretty much all of us could use the Classic … Read More ...
Work a Simple Stretchy Bind Off on Your Next Project
I have been knitting for a long time, but I still sometimes have problems with binding off too tightly. I think it’s because I’m in a rush to finish, so I don’t take the time to do it perfectly. But … Read More ...
Enter to Win These Baby Knitting Books
Pam is the winner.
I’ve been cleaning my office again, and this week I wanted to offer a couple of baby knitting books for giveaway! Looking for more Baby Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Quick Knitting Throws and Afghans
It may not quite be the season for snuggling up under a big blanket in the Northern Hemisphere, but let’s be honest, it’s going to be air conditioning season soon and then you’ll need blankets all over again.
Leisure Arts … Read More ...