I have probably told you this before, but I spent a long time not being a vest person. But when fall hits where I live, that’s all I want to knit, and most of what I want to wear.
Lion … Read More ...
Mirror Colors for a Fun Cardigan Knitting Pattern
I do love basic knitting patterns that don’t take a lot of thought to knit, things that are useful and wearable and get the job done without a lot of fuss, effort or knitting time.
But there are some relatively … Read More ...
A Cabled Sweater to Span the Seasons
I know it’s only July as I write this, and there is a lot more summer to come in the Northern Hemisphere, but I’m already starting to think about knitting for fall. For one thing, it takes a little while … Read More ...
Get a Brioche Checkerboard Look with the Ginny Cardigan
I share a lot of knitting patterns here at Craft Gossip, and the vast majority of the time I haven’t seen the actual pattern I’m writing about. If the pattern is free sometimes I will download it to verify that … Read More ...
Keep it Simple with This Ribbed Cardigan
My love of cardigans is well documented, and I think I’m about to add another one to my must-knit list. While sometimes I love some good colorwork or fancy techniques, sometimes it is awesome to keep it simple. Summer, for … Read More ...
A Lovely Cardigan to Knit for Summer
I love layers all the time, but for a lot of people I know adding layers in the summer isn’t a comfortable option, so you might not wear knit garments in the summer.
I try to share lots of knit … Read More ...
Folklore-Inspired Cardigan Knitting Pattern
Back in 2020, Taylor Swift delighted music fans and knitwear lovers alike with her album folklore, which has a song called “Cardigan,” the music video of which features that article of clothing.
She also sold cardigans like the one in … Read More ...
Get Great Texture with the Ropes and Twines Cardigan Knitting Pattern
This is probably just a personal problem, but I always feel like cable patterns need to be knit in a solid color of yarn. If I’m going through all the work of making cables, I want them to be seen!… Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Boxy Cardigan
This is one of those designs that, while it can be knit in lots of different kinds of yarn, really benefits from choosing a yarn with similar characteristics, if not the one the designer used.
Check out our review of … Read More ...
Colorwork Cardigan Knitting Patterns
As I go about my perusal of the Internet and social media, I collect knitting patterns of various types that catch my eye. Sometimes a single pattern will inspire me to write a whole post, while other times I wait … Read More ...
Get Cozy with the Granny Cardigan
I’m sure you’ve heard of a grandpa cardigan, which I imagine as a kind of shapeless, probably oversized, V-neck, button up cardigan you might find on an old man or Mister Rogers. There’s nothing wrong with that style, but where … Read More ...
Take Your Scrap Yarn on a Voyage
If all the writing I’ve been doing over the past few months about using your yarn stash and odd balls hasn’t yet inspired you to take on a stash-busting project, maybe this set of patterns will do it.
I love … Read More ...
Cozy Cubes Jacket is All About the Details
When I first saw the Cozy Cubes Jacket by Hinterm Stein I thought it didn’t look handmade. In this case that’s a compliment, though I don’t know that it always would be. When it comes to this jacket what I … Read More ...
Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
After sharing the pattern for a super simple boxy cardigan yesterday, I got to thinking more about cardigan knitting. I used to say that I didn’t like cardigans, but now I have a “house cardigan” that I wear as an … Read More ...
A Cozy Knit to Calm Your Mind
This time of year is full of fun, but it also can be full of stress, with tons of activities going on and a seemingly never-ending list of things to do.
It’s not the time for some super complicated, stressful … Read More ...