I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.
Quick projects are … Read More ...
A Hat and Scarf for a Gifted Bottle
Giving bottles of wine, olive oil and other goodies is pretty popular this year, whether as holiday gifts or for hostesses of holiday parties.
It’s fun to jazz up such gifts with a little homemade touch like these knit toque … Read More ...
Knit a Candle for Some Wooly Light
This is a season of darkness in the Northern Hemisphere, and we’re deep in the season of holidays that celebrate light.
So what better time to knit some candles?
Hands Occupied has a sweet little pattern for a knit candle… Read More ...
Scrap Bin Stockings!
I have been trying to use up some of my odd balls of yarn left over from projects, which makes me feel industrious and is kind of fun because its a way to relive old projects.
Vickie Howell has a … Read More ...
Mini Christmas Stockings to Decorate the Tree
There are so many sweet knit ornaments and other objects you can make this time of year. I’d love to have a little tree in my office covered with knit and otherwise handmade ornaments.
A good place to start for … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Holiday Crafting with Merry Yarning
I am pretty much in denial about how soon the holidays will be here, and I know some people are already deep into decorating and making ready. Good for you, but I’m going to sit over here with my Halloween … Read More ...
Knit a Mermaid Tail for Your Pet
A couple of years ago I knit my daughter a mermaid tail blanket for Christmas. Hers is pink and purple, and it’s really cute, if I do say so myself.
But if there’s one thing cuter than a little girl … Read More ...
How to Knit the World
Though Earth Day has already passed, it’s always a good time to honor the earth through crafting.
I love this knit earth pattern from Sara Hall, which is free on Ravelry.
It’s actually rather detailed, and you can make it … Read More ...
Tiny Hens to Knit
I know three French hens are more of a Christmas thing than a spring thing, but chickens are cute to have in your decor all the time, especially if you raise chickens or have a farmhouse-themed decor.
The Reason No One Else Got Anything Knit for Christmas
I have been working all fall and as much of winter as we’ve had so far mostly on one gigantic project.
Months ago my daughter and I were at the craft store and she picked a few giant skeins of … Read More ...
Knit Bracelets for the True Last-Minute Gift Knitter
All month I’ve been sharing patterns with you to make last-minute gift knitting a little easier. I hope you’ve found some inspiration and maybe knit some great things as well.
Now that we’re down to Christmas Eve eve, there’s not … Read More ...
Celebrate the Holidays with Kevin the Carrot
I’m not British, so I hadn’t heard the story of Kevin the Carrot until reader Nicola Riley sent me her pattern for one.
Apparently Kevin is the star – along with his carrot family – of a television spot … Read More ...
Make Sock Snowmen with Knit Accessories
Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.
While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More ...
Simple, Sweet Toddler Slippers
I’ve had a pair of leather soles with holes around the edges for a long time. These soles are designed so you can knit a sock and sew it onto the sole for a sturdier, more slipper-like design.
I’ve had … Read More ...
Stitch Some Lights for the Christmas Tree
I love little projects that you can knit in whatever color you want, because they’re a great way to use scraps.
These Christmas lights from J.G. Miller on Ravelry are exactly that sort of pattern.
It might be good to … Read More ...
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