Since I was at home with a preschooler a lot longer than I meant to be over the holidays and beyond, I’m a little behind on year-end roundups, so I thought I would share a few of the favorite pattern … Read More ...
Take on an Afghan for 2014
Back in January I started a giant stash busting garter stitch strip afghan (man, that’s a lot of adjectives!) that’s still not finished because I only pick it up when I’m not working on anything else and I’m pretty much … Read More ...
Make a Dishcloth All Your Own
This project idea from Dolly Creates is a cute idea for your own kitchen or to make as a hostess gift or to thank someone for helping you with a messy job.
The monogrammed dishcloth shown in her pattern uses … Read More ...
Checking out the New Knit Simple
I spent a little time this hot weekend perusing the fall issue of Knit Simple, which got me dreaming of bulky knits, vivid colors and simple but striking designs.
There are so many cute things in this issue, so … Read More ...
Catching up on Giveaways
May was a super-crazy month in my life, so I’m sorry I wasn’t around here as much as I should have been! I’m now two weeks behind on announcing giveaway winners, so let’s get on with that, shall we?
The … Read More ...
A Year of Afghan
I haven’t written much about it yet, but I’m working on a massive stash-busting project this year that I expect will take me on and off all year to knit: a gigantic (6 foot square, I’m hoping!) strip afghan worked … Read More ...
Another Loss to the Knitting Community
I think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Shaded Stripes Afghan
There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.
If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Graphic Gridwork Afghan and Pillow
Bernat is celebrating a new range of colors in its Waverly by Bernat line and has released a few new patterns to go along with the new colors.
Waverly, if you don’t know about it, is a 100 percent acrylic … Read More ...
Today Show Features Yarn Bombing
I’m not sure what got it on their radar, but this morning the Today Show featured a story about yarn bombing. Reporter Janna Wolfe talked to Magda Sayeg, considered the mother of yarn bombing, and participated in the first … Read More ...
Thinking About Blankets for Fall?
It happens that, while I’m busy with all my book knitting, I’m also working on cleaning out my office. We moved into this house about a year and a half ago, and when we did, my daughter was still home … Read More ...
Soft Cabled Throw – Free Pattern
This awesome cabled throw is made out of Liberty Wool from Classic Elite Yarns.
The pattern is free HERE and the yarn is available from the Classic Elite Website. It comes in solids and stripes, the stripes are almost like … Read More ...
Quick Easy Knitted Baby Blanket
Need a baby gift fast? This basketweave afghan is the ticket. Knit it up quick using worsted weight and size 8 needles. You’ll get practice with a new stitch and a bit of lace along the edges. Best of all … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Striped Bubblegum Afghan
Isn’t this cute? Knit and purl stitches combine with bold colors to create this one of a kind baby or shower gift!
by Tanis Lavallee from Tanis Fiber Arts, the free pattern is at AllFreeKnitting.com… Read More ...
