Now that it’s starting to get cool where I live, I’m thinking about knitting hats. Hats are a great extra layer when it’s cool in the morning that you can easily shed when it gets warm again later in the … Read More ...
New Pattern Alert: Boxley Scarf
I haven’t designed anything in a long time. Life got busy and I was having a good time knitting other people’s designs. There’s so much great stuff out there and it’s really nice to have all the thinking done for … Read More ...
Rain on Notre Dame is Like a Knitter’s Trip to Paris
A few days after the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, I saw this pattern on Facebook that is a lovely tribute to the City of Light in yarn.
The Rain on Notre Dame Cowl represents Sarah Schira’s … Read More ...
This Colorwork Cowl is a Great Way to Play with Color
It might not be cowl season where I live, but I know it’s cold and getting colder in plenty of places in the world.
Plus, there’s nothing wrong with getting a jump on gift knitting or having a new project … Read More ...
Cheers to Tabouli, the March Mayhem Winner!
I’m a little behind on my gossip but I still wanted to share the winner of the Mason-Dixon Knitting March Mayhem competition this year is Carol Feller’s Tabouli.
It’s a sweet little cardigan with an A-line shape emphasized by … Read More ...
Book Review: Martin Storey’s Easy Cable & Aran Knits
Martin Storey is known for his great classic British designs, which include a lot of cables and rustic, tweedy yarns.
These loves of his are combined in the book Martin Storey’s Easy Cable & Aran Knits: 26 Projects with a … Read More ...
Stylish Sevrine Features Serpentine Cables
Cables are always fun to knit, but even more fun are interesting, unexpected cables like the ones that swirl down the back of the Sevrine Cardigan designed by Vanessa Smith.
This design is so feminine and pretty — it also … Read More ...
Cozy Up in the Conifer Cap
I get a lot of emails from yarn companies and they are a great way to learn about new yarns and new patterns. The Conifer Cap designed by Allison Griffith for Knit Picks recently caught my eye in one of … Read More ...
Bang Out a Sweater with Mason-Dixon Knitting
Every year in February, Mason-Dixon Knitting encourages knitters to “Bang out a Sweater” with a quick sweater knitalong.
This year the garment in question is the Revolution, which isn’t really one sweater at all, but a whole interchangeable system… Read More ...
Because Who Doesn’t Need Some Harry Potter Inspired Socks?
I’m sure I’ve talked about my love for the Hermione’s Everyday Sock pattern by Erica Lueder before. It’s an easy but still fun pattern, practical and pretty like the girl wizard.
Have you seen Lori Wagner’s Diagon Ally Socks? … Read More ...
Stitch a Classic Cabled Coat with Tweed Yarn
Long cardigans are great for fall and winter, wearing inside the house and out. I pretty much live in knit cardigans for months on end, and this is a super cozy option.
The Winding Ropes Coatigan from Patons is a … Read More ...
Knit a Pumpkin with Cables
There are a lot of knit pumpkin patterns out there, and they’re lots of fun to knit and have in your decor year after year.
With the trend of pumpkins that aren’t orange in nature and in decor, Julie Measures … Read More ...
A Fun Knit Hat with a Twist
I’m all for plain stocking caps and beanies because they are fast to knit and unendingly useful, but sometimes it’s fun to add in a little detail to make the knitting and the wearing that much more fun.
The I’m … Read More ...
Simple Cables Make a Sweet Effect on This Knit Baby Blanket
Baby blankets are a fun way to try out stitch patterns and techniques on a relatively small scale. If you’ve never done cables before, a baby blanket with a cabled stitch pattern is a great way to learn and get … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Three-Strand Cable Braid Headband
I love the look of a simple cabled headband, and it’s a great way to learn how to knit cables if you’ve never done them before.
There are tons of knitting patterns out there for this sort of thing, but … Read More ...