When I first started knitting again after a long absence from the craft (which has now been almost 25 years ago!) I really didn’t like garter stitch that much. I found it super boring, somehow even more boring than knitting … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket with a Ton of Texture
This blanket knitting pattern is listed as being an easy pattern for beginners, but I’m not sure it’s something I would have taken on as a beginner.
True, all of the patterns in this blanket from Lily Lake Knits are … Read More ...
Super Cozy Blanket Knitting Patterns
Once you get past the rush of the holidays, it’s time to focus on yourself and your home and what’s going to make you feel good for the rest of winter. For me, that’s having a homemade blanket in every … Read More ...
Treat Yourself by Knitting the Mindful Mosaic Blanket
Every year as the weather starts to get colder I like to pull out one of my longstanding scrappy blanket knitting projects. Yes I said one of the them, because I have more than one (and actually there’s a crochet … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket that Looks Like a Quilt
I’ve been seeing a lot of knitting projects lately — whether they are new or older — that include elements that look like quilt blocks and I am here for it. My aunt is a quilter but I’ve never been … Read More ...
Waffle Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
I recently did some playing around with crochet waffle stitch, and I was reminded that there’s a waffle stitch in knitting, too. It’s not quite the same bold texture (that looks decidedly waffley) that the crochet stitch has, but … Read More ...
Easy Washcloth Knitting Patterns
There are so many washcloth knitting patterns (and dishcloth knitting patterns, though we’ll get to those separately) out there, and with good reason. These little projects are relatively fast and easy to knit, they’re a great way to learn new … Read More ...
Get Your Squish on with This Cozy Blanket Knitting Pattern
I have recently gained a great affection for the knitting stitch known as fisherman’s rib. It’s sort of like brioche, but it’s easier to knit, and make sit super squishy, warm, non-curling fabric that is great for all sorts of … Read More ...
Review: Mosaic Knitting Workshop
I think of mosaic knitting as being the unsung hero of the colorwork knitting world. You hear much more about stranded knitting and intarisa, but mosaic knitting is fun, easy, and can be used to make lots of fun designs.… Read More ...
Easy Blanket Knitting Patterns
Now that it’s officially winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it seems like the perfect time to start knitting a blanket. I have a couple of different blanket projects (one knit and one crochet) that come out of hibernation for the … Read More ...
Keep it Simple with a Knit Sampler Afghan
Sometimes you want to knit an afghan without being trapped under an afghan the whole time you’re knitting it.
I mean, I guess that might be true for some people. It is not true for me. I think I mostly … Read More ...
Cashmere Silk Blanket – The Little Heart Blanket
The “Little Heart Blanket” and “Snuggly Favourites” collection is a line of baby patterns that have been carefully curated by Sirdar designers to bring you a collection of beautiful designs for a new generation of Snuggly babies. This collection features … Read More ...
USA 4th Of July Knitting Patterns
Whether you want to stitch up something red, white and blue for the Fourth of July or you just want to whip something patriotic up any time of year, these USA knitting patterns are a great place to start.
And … Read More ...
Book Review: Sweet Knits
Sometimes when you’re looking for new things to knit, a big book or website full of patterns can be a bit overwhelming. You just want to knit one thing, say, for a new baby or little one in your … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Mitred Sqaure Blanket
The Mitred Square blanket pattern, design number 5397 from Sirdar website, is a striking and modern design that is sure to add a touch of elegance to any nursery. The geometric design, created using the mitred squares technique, creates … Read More ...