Patterns, projects and techniques
Introducing the Scotty Dog Christmas Jumper, a fun and festive design that’s perfect for dressing up or down during the holiday season. This jumper features an adorable Scotty Dog design, complete with its own 3D mistletoe. The jumper is … Read More ...
Fox and Pine Stitches has an array of holiday-themed knitting patterns for you to choose from, if you’re looking for Santa hats, stocking caps or other projects with a winter theme. I couldn’t decide which ones to share so here’s … Read More ...
Hanging Christmas stockings is a long-standing tradition that is enjoyed by many families around the world during the holiday season. The origins of this tradition can be traced back to the story of Saint Nicholas, a kind bishop who lived … Read More ...
Scandinavian-style Christmas knits are becoming increasingly popular due to their timeless aesthetic, natural inspiration, and simplicity. The minimalistic and functional style of Nordic design is a refreshing contrast to the commercial and over-the-top Christmas decorations that are often seen in … Read More ...
Thanksgiving as a crafting holiday tends to get passed over. We love making pumpkins for Halloween (which can also be for Thanksgiving, it’s true) and ALL the crafting for Christmas, but maybe because we’re so focused on cooking there’s not … Read More ...
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More ...
I recently crocheted a mushroom for my daughter because I came across a pattern I thought was cute and why not? (You can see the finished product on Instagram.)
But I knew there had to be a lot of … Read More ...
I’m taking part in the Christmas in July Make Along, hosted by Underground Crafter, and though my pattern is over on my personal blog I wanted to share about it here so you all can take part in the fun … Read More ...
Yesterday when I was writing about travel knitting projects, I said that I usually pack a sock or a pair of socks because they don’t take up a lot of space in terms of the yarn you need, and … Read More ...
Fair Isle knitting is a traditional technique that originated in the Shetland Islands, located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is a method of knitting that uses multiple colors in a single row, creating intricate patterns and designs. The … Read More ...
As I have been writing pattern roundups recently, I feel like I am getting more felting patterns than I have seen recently. I don’t know if felting is coming back or if it’s just that I have been searching for … Read More ...
There are a lot of knitting styles that you could consider classics, especially when it comes to sweaters. From ganseys and Fair Isle jumpers to Cowhican sweaters and lopi sweaters, there are so many great ways for a knitter to … Read More ...
Baby’s first Easter might not be as commonly celebrated as baby’s first Christmas, but babies and cute baby animals just go together so well it’s hard to resist stitching up something special for a springtime baby (or any little one).… Read More ...
I happened to look at the top search terms on the site the other day and saw that one of the top ones was looking for star knitting patterns. So it seems like it’s high time to give you all … Read More ...
Our Christmas Santa belt medium weight hats knitting patterns are perfect for making handmade gifts for your loved ones, young and old this holiday season.
Sizes: 0-3 Months, 3-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-12 Years, Teen/Women, Men.
Yarn: Any worsted medium … Read More ...