Patterns, projects and techniques
From Annie’s Signature Designs, this matelasse afghan is the knit version of the ever-popular crochet matelasse afghans. The lush and elegant texture makes this pattern perfect for Baby or just to use as an everyday throw. Knit with 7 skeins … Read More ...
This baby afghan is rather geometrical with its strong stripes, but it has a fun masculine feel to it, making it perfect for boys gender-neutral designs. This pattern is free and can be downloaded here. Obviously, if you changed the … Read More ...
It feels like I haven’t shared any blanket or afghan knitting patterns in a while, and it’s high time to do so for folks in the Northern Hemisphere. It might not be cold yet, but it’s coming, and if you … Read More ...
Counterpane is composed of squares each made up of 4 smaller squares.
You can use DK or worsted/Aran weight yarns for a bedspread or afghan/blanket size.
Finer yarns could be used to create a baby blanket but you can certainly … Read More ...
Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter’s chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color knitted wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days … Read More ...
Knit your own adorable sea turtle blanket with this instant download PDF pattern. This blanket has been around for a few years now but it seems to trend every summer when everyone hits the beach and gets their beach vibes … Read More ...
Newer knitters often wonder how to knit with circular knitting needles, both flat and in the round, and why they would want to use these sorts of needles. Circular needles make lots of knitting tasks easier, and they’re super simple … Read More ...
SKU# 7354C
Knitting has been used as a way to visualize data in lots of different ways, from temperature and mood scarves to how long the train takes or how much men talk in meetings.
But this is next-level tracking right … Read More ...
All I want to do, as soon as the weather starts getting cool, is to knit blankets. I normally like blankets worked on one piece or in big panels because they keep you warm while you are knitting them, but … Read More ...
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 ...
Have you all been following the Harmony Blanket Knitalong? I think I’ve mentioned it a few times, but it’s a knitalong that has been going on since January and continues through November with a new knit block each week, resulting … Read More ...
Twisted stitches in knitting are usually a mistake caused by putting the needle into the stitch the wrong way (or dropping stitches off the needle and putting them back on twisted).
But sometimes we do actually want a twist in … Read More ...
I am unwilling to think about Christmas at a time like this, but if you like to make holiday gifts or decorations for your home, now would actually be a great time to get started.
Red Heart is sharing patterns … Read More ...
I got an email the other day sharing the newest pattern collection from Knit Picks, and I just had to let you all know about it.
The 9 Lives Collection features 10 knitting patterns involving cats. There’s a sweater with … Read More ...
