It’s time for Knitty Deep Fall (even though it’s not fall yet. So. Close.) and there’s some great stuff in there to get you through to prime knitting season.
The cover project, Astronomer’s Beret by Merri Fromm, is a lovely … Read More ...
Knit a Trick or Treat Bag for a Doll
Halloween is just around the corner, and even dolls sometimes get dressed up for the spooky holiday.
This simple Halloween treat bag for a doll (think 18-inch doll size) is super simple to knit up in an evening. It shows … Read More ...
Fun Knitting Ideas for Back to School
I know everyone has gone back to school by now, but if where you live is anything like where I live, it’s likely it won’t be sweater season for a little while yet.
If that’s the case you still have … Read More ...
Options and Tips for Weaving in Ends Like a Pro
I have a somewhat dark secret: sometimes I never weave in my ends on knitting projects. Or at least not very well.
I have sweaters that have basically felted ends on the inside because I never bothered to weave them … Read More ...
Knit a Tam Inspired by a Book and Movie
Have you read The Guernesy Literary and Potato Peel Society yet? A movie based on the historical fiction about a book club on the island of Guernsey during World War II was just released last month by Netflix.
I didn’t … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by the Library
Sometimes it’s a wonderful thing to follow a lot of different knitting related pages on Facebook, because you’re always coming across things you want to knit. I guess that can sometimes be a bad thing, too!
Anyway, I happened to … Read More ...
Knit an Owl for Halloween or Any Other Time
Owls tend to be associated with Halloween, so having the spooky holiday coming up is all the reason I need to knit an owl.
The Obligatory Owl pattern from Rabbit Hole Knits (aka Sara Elizabeth Kellner) is knit in the … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Plaid Blanket
I am of the age that flannel was cool when I was a teenager, and I still like plaid and flannel for their homey look and feel.
The Boldly Colored Plaid Afghan from Patons (the pattern is linked on this … Read More ...
A Fun Knit Hat with a Twist
I’m all for plain stocking caps and beanies because they are fast to knit and unendingly useful, but sometimes it’s fun to add in a little detail to make the knitting and the wearing that much more fun.
The I’m … Read More ...
How to Make Clean Color Changes in Knitting
Knitting stripes is an easy way to change the look of a knitting project, but sometimes when you change colors it can make your knitting look weird.
That’s because when you purl on a right-side row where you’re changing colors, … Read More ...
A Simple Knit Necklace to Hold a Special Rock
Do you like to pick up rocks from special places? I have a little rock collection, and so does my daughter, and while not all of them are suitable for this kind of project, some smallish special rocks can be … Read More ...
Knit a Classic Tank Top with this Free Pattern
I am loving the Criss Cross Top knitting pattern from Purl Soho. Designed by Adam Aronowitz, it’s worked from the bottom up, with a little opening in the side seams at the bottom and a cool center rib section that … Read More ...
Another Way to Knit a Giant Chunky Blanket
By now we’ve probably all seen giant blankets knit with roving or many strands of yarn held together, worked with arm knitting or using giant knitting needles.
Both of those are valid methods, but here’s another thing to try if … Read More ...
How to Knit Two Socks at the Same Time
Knitting socks is a lot of fun. Or, should I say, knitting A sock is a lot of fun; the second one, not so much.
There’s even a term for it: second sock syndrome, which describes the difficulty of knitting … Read More ...
Basic Beginner Knit Hat for Kids and Adults
This hat is perfect for beginners and works up quickly, so it’s a great go-to pattern for fall and winter! It’s knit flat, so no need to know how to knit in the round. The shape of the hat is … Read More ...
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