There’s a lot to love about Portland, Ore., not the least of which is the thriving fiber arts scene. Knitters and crocheters are making themselves known in a big way this holiday season with a revolving yarn bombing of the … Read More ...
Knitters are All About That Satire
Knitters as a group seem to be people who like to laugh and have a good time. I mean, we have to laugh at ourselves because of the somewhat checkered past of knitting, what with ugly Christmas jumpers and the … Read More ...
Do You Knit Gift Bags?
There’s a lot of waste involved in the holiday season, not the least of which is all the wrapping paper and gift bags that might just get thrown away after being used once.
Now I usually used paper gift bags … Read More ...
8 Knitting Patterns For Thanksgiving
Welcome to our roundup of 8 knitting patterns perfect for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, and what better way to do that than with some handmade knitwear. These patterns offer a wide variety of … Read More ...
Bon Bon Coffee Cozy Knitting Pattern
I love the little Lion Brand Bon Bons. It’s a collection of a bunch of tiny coordinating skeins of yarn that you can use for small, colorful projects. I’ve used some to crochet Christmas things, I made some accessories … Read More ...
More Fun Christmas Crafting from Red Heart
Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More ...
Knit a Stocking for Your Christmas Dinner Utensils
It all started with a pin. I don’t even know where the original pin came from for sure (though I found the image at Mommy Despot) and I know I have pinned somewhere but I can’t even find the … Read More ...
Knit Some Simple Slippers for a Gift, or for You
As the holiday crafting season comes upon us, we’re all looking for simple knitting projects we can use to stockpile some gifts or even just to make a little something for ourselves to relieve some of the stress around the … Read More ...
Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Yarnspirations Holiday Look Book
OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.
And I’m really not.
But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More ...
Free Chunky Cowl from Sweater Babe {Through Oct. 31, 2014}
The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.
The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More ...
Knits for the Christmas Tree, if You’re Ready for That
I have been lamenting for a while now that I’m in no way ready to think about Christmas, but that isn’t keeping it from getting any closer.
I wish we could avoid talking about it before Halloween, but if you … Read More ...
A Couple of Cute Christmas Projects
It’s been well established that I am not even ready to talk about thinking about getting ready for Christmas. But. Maybe you are? Good for you.
And the good news is you’re not a lone, as lots of folks are … Read More ...
Get Ready for the Holidays with These Fun Ornament Patterns
I do not even want to think about how quickly Christmas and the other winter holidays are going to be here, but the fact is, if you want to craft something for your tree or for holiday gifts you should … Read More ...
10 Knitted Wreath Patterns
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about the coming of fall and all the cozy, warm decor that comes with it. One way to celebrate the new season is by creating a knitted … Read More ...
Embellish Your Knits Easily with Mr. Micknit
Have you ever knit something, maybe for a gift or for the holidays, and wanted to give it a little extra special something without a whole lot of work on your part?
I got the chance to play with a … Read More ...