I’m a big fan of loose knit tops to wear on top of tank tops or bralettes in the summer, though I definitely haven’t knit enough of them to have much of a summer knit wardrobe.
Pleione by Audrey Borrego … Read More ...
Tank Top Knitting Patterns
It’s prime summer knitting season in the Northern Hemisphere, and tank top knitting patterns are a great way to keep knitting and wearing your knits when the weather is warm. From basic to beyond there are lots of great patterns … Read More ...
Vest Knitting Patterns
Over the winter I decided I need to have a lot more knit vests. They’re great for layering under bulky sweaters when it’s really cold outside, and you can wear them on top of long or short-sleeved shirts the rest … Read More ...
Colorful Little Mitts to Knit
I really feel like I need to knit the Earth People sweater I shared the other day and a pair of these Fingerless Lájish (Mittens) from Jennifer Berg and have a whole graphic diamond ensemble.
These mitts are short, which … Read More ...
Twist Your Stitches for a Big Graphic Statement in the Earth Folk Sweater
I love the graphic element of the Earth Folk sweater from Annie Lupton. Colorwork has been so popular lately and I don’t think it’s going away anytime soon, but it’s great to see a solid color pattern that still makes … Read More ...
Take a Break with the Break in the Tide Shawl
Tif Neilan’s A Break in the Tide Shawl looks more complicated than it is.
It looks like blocks of brioche and Garter Stitch, but instead of brioche it’s actually Fisherman’s Rib, an alternative that gives a similar look but is … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl Inspired by the Garden
The Wise Weeds pattern from Catherine Clark just reminds me of the garden.
It’s a deep colorwork cowl covered with floral motifs and designs related to medicinal herbs, including nettles, red clover, skullcap, fennel, fenugreek, raspberry leaf and chasteberry. These … Read More ...
Fingerless Mitt Knitting Patterns
I’m the sort of person whose hands are pretty much always cold, so I wear fingerless mitts throughout the year. If you’re in the market for some new hand warmers, check out these fingerless mitt knitting patterns from Etsy.
I … Read More ...
Cable Knit Sweater Pattern
Knit this cozy sweater up using 4-7 skeins of Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease thick and Quick yarn and U.S. size 35/19mm circular knitting needles. Finished sizes: S-L. Designed by Julia Anastasi. You can purchase this pattern here.
Looking for more Cable-styled
… Read More ... Book Review: Adorable Knitted Animals
I’m just going to say up front that Adorable Knitted Animals by Hiroko Ibuki 
is not for beginning knitters. There are some relatively easy projects, but even the simplest designs have a lot of pieces and require a lot of … Read More ...
Get Cozy with the Warmth Shawl
If you’re in the part of the world where the weather is getting colder instead of warmer (or you’re the type who always gets cold in air conditioning), you might need to knit a Warmth shawl.
Designed by Safiyyah Talley, … Read More ...
Get Graphic with the Thisaway Shawl Knitting Pattern
Sometimes you just want a project that’s easy but maybe doesn’t look as easy as it is. Carissa Browning’s Thisaway Shawl is one of those projects.
It’s a super clever design that uses a variation on an afterthought heel to … Read More ...
Easy Sock Knitting Patterns
People who knit socks will tell you that handknit socks are just about the best thing ever. They are cozy, you can make them to fit your feet perfectly and you can customize them with the colors and patterns you … Read More ...
Stitch on Trend with the Billie Zip Knitting Pattern
If you’re a knitter who wants to mimic storebought looks with your projects (or you knit for a teen who’s interested in what’s trendy) the Billie Zip sweater from Knitwear by Joan might be just the thing for you.
It’s … Read More ...
Moonlight Sleeveless Top Knitting Pattern Kit
I love the Moonlight Sleeveless Top from Rain and Bolt. It’s a classic sleeveless top with a bit of a cowl neck and elongated stitches on the bodice and at the bottom to add contrast to the Stockinette Stitch body.… Read More ...
