Lest you think we’d forget our cousins to the north (here in America, anyway), I thought it would be good to collect some fun knitting patterns to celebrate Canada Day. Or hockey season. Or any other time … Read More ...
Free Knitting Patterns – Intricate Dish Cloth Patterns
Because we’re talking about potholders, dishcloths and other kitchen knitting this week I thought I’d head to Ravelry and take a look at some dishcloth knitting patterns.
Of course when you search for free knit dishcloth patterns you get more … Read More ...
Giveaway: 25+ Potholders to Knit
Our winner is inspired4eternity.
If you love knitting for your kitchen, you’re going to like this week’s giveaway. I have a copy of 25+ Potholders to Knit
this week, which is a really fun book, which has a great variety … Read More ...
Easy, Pretty, Fun Knits for Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up in the states a little earlier than I realized, and I thought it would be fun to share some ideas you can knit for the moms and grandmothers in your life.
I searched mom knitting … Read More ...
Review: 25+ Potholders to Knit
When I think about knitting for the home, I usually think about things like blankets and pillows, but I also love knit washcloths, dishcloths and other items that I can use every day.
Potholders are a great thing to knit … Read More ...
Leprechaun Knitting Patterns
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and in the past I have shared knitting patterns with shamrocks and a variety of Aran patterns for you to stitch up for the holiday.
This year I thought I’d look to see … Read More ...
Knits for You and Your Valentine
Are you looking for a unique and special way to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Knitting a beautiful handmade gift for your special someone could be just the thing to make the day extra special! Knitting is an incredibly … Read More ...
Want to Learn New Stitches in the New Year? Start with Dishcloths
Every now and then I go through phases of wanting to knit dishcloths and washcloths. (My latest was using the new Red Heart Scrubby yarn, and I have a feeling I’m going to be making a lot of them.)… Read More ...
Fun Knits for Thanksgiving
I’m not much of a Thanksgiving decorator, but every time I look at the adorable fall-themed knitting patterns out there I wonder why that is. There are so many cute little turkeys, acorns, leaves and other great things for the … Read More ...
Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths
Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!
I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small … Read More ...
6 Knitting Patterns For The Doctor Who Obsessed Fan
Allons-y, knitters! Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and space with the Doctor? Whether you’re a Whovian yourself or know someone who is, these 6 knitting patterns are the perfect way to show off your love … Read More ...
Knitting Projects fit for a Princess
I think every knitter who saw the first pictures of Princess Charlotte thought the same things: ooh, pretty blanket, and I could totally knit that hat.
Looking for more Baby knits? Check out these Baby Knitting pattern books
we found … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Dishcloth in Mosaic Knitting
I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More ...
Knits for the Home for Spring
There’s something about the coming of spring that makes you want to change things up around the house, right? Whether you get the feeling you want to repaint a room (I’m thinking hard about upgrading my beige office) or you … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for the Year of the Sheep
Whether this year is the year of the sheep, goat or ram is a matter of debate in the Western world, but we knitters know it’s the year of the sheep in our hearts.
Looking for more fun sheep … Read More ...