I know it’s said April showers bring May flowers, but we already have plenty of flowers in bloom where I live, and it’s got me in the mood to knit some projects with flowers on them. Or at least talk … Read More ...
Take a Chance on Knitting the Dice Cowl
What happens when you mix a bunch of different colors with a few different stitch textures on the same knit cowl? Something like the Dice Cowl from Audrey Borrego.
This sock yarn stash buster is perfect for using up the … Read More ...
Helical Knitting Patterns
I recently mentioned that one of the things I wanted to do this year was play with helical knitting. This is a technique that allows you to knit single round stripes without any jogs in the colorwork, which is … Read More ...
Bandana Cowl Knitting Patterns
I like to knit shawls, and I like the look of a shawl, but I don’t wear my knit shawls very often because they’re often a pain to keep where you want them on your body (not to mention the … Read More ...
Accessories to Knit in Fisherman’s Rib
I’m a little obsessed with fisheman’s rib. It’s a super squishy stitch pattern that’s similar to brioche but easier to knit. It’s worked by knitting into the stitch below (or, when working in the round, knitting in the stitch below … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Stash Busting with the Cecilia Collection
I like stash busting all the time, but I especially seem to think about stash busting at the beginning of a new year. Using what you have is a great new year’s resolution, and a great habit to keep throughout … Read More ...
Knit a Knight! Transform a Cozy Cowl into a Fun Costume Helmet
I love it when knitters are inspired by each other’s projects. It’s always great to me to see other people use my knitting patterns, but especially so when they do things with them that I’d never thought of.
I imagine … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for Pride
It seems like every year there are more rainbow colored (and other flag hued) knitting projects out there to celebrate Pride. Whether you celebrate at a local event or just want to add some more color to your wardrobe, these … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl Full of Variations
I love to see variations on knitting patterns. It’s fun to see what knitters do with a designer’s ideas, and as a designer sometimes it’s fun to think about different ways that you could do things and change the look … Read More ...
Learn All About Ribbing (+ a Free Pattern to Try)
It might sound weird to you, but one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns is ribbing. I find it kind of fun to knit, because it feels mechanical after a while and I don’t really have to think about it, … Read More ...
Plaid Knitting Patterns
I know plaid or tartan patterns are really Scottish, not Irish, but there’s something about this time of year (almost St. Patrick’s Day as I write this) that gets me thinking about plaid knitting patterns.
Plaid is fun to knit … Read More ...
Hexagon Knitting Patterns
Knitting squares, rectangles and triangles can get boring after a while, so why not throw in some different shapes, like hexagons?
I started thinking about hexagons because of Amy Gunderson’s Rainbow Remnants cowl (see it on Ravelry), which uses … Read More ...
Projects to Knit for Valentine’s Day
It’s kind of funny to me that I can come up with different things to share for Valentine’s Day every year, but here we are with another roundup of Valentine’s Day knitting patterns. (For some old ones, check out hats … Read More ...
Small Cowl Knitting Patterns
I love a little cowl because it’s perfect to tuck into your coat when the weather is cold, but you can also wear it when it’s not as cold because it doesn’t make you as warm as a big scarf … Read More ...
Knits Inspired by a Book Series
I hadn’t heard of Laura Sebastian’s fantasy series Castles in Their Bones until I stumbled upon Mary P. Hunt’s knitting patterns inspired by the series, but if you’re already a fan (of this series in particular or fantasy in general) … Read More ...