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 ...
Knitterly Brilliance: How to Turn a Shawl Pattern into a Cardigan
I love a sweater that is almost like a blanket. Something that’s big and warm and cuddly, but of course that looks nice, too. Maybe a blanket with sleeves would be my dream garment.
And while I’ve knit some things … Read More ...
Simple Cables Make a Sweet Effect on This Knit Baby Blanket
Baby blankets are a fun way to try out stitch patterns and techniques on a relatively small scale. If you’ve never done cables before, a baby blanket with a cabled stitch pattern is a great way to learn and get … Read More ...
Readalong and Knit this Amazing Mountain Throw
It must be the season for knitalongs, because here’s another great one coming up soon.
Heidi from Hands Occupied is hosting her fall Read Along Knit Along with the book The Snow Child by Eowin Ivey and Instarsia Mountain, … Read More ...
The Basics of Knitting a Baby Blanket
I love knitting baby blankets. It’s probably the baby thing I’ve knit the most of and designed the most of in my years as a knitter and designer.
I think they’re fun because they are so easy. You can use … Read More ...
Practice Mitered Squares with this Striking Knit Blanket
Mitered squares are a lot of fun to knit, and they’re really easy once you understand what to do.
Many mitered Garter Stitch squares come together in different shades of red, pink and cream (though of course you can change … Read More ...
A Collection of Ways to Knit Ruffles
Knit ruffles are a fun and easy way to add a little feminine flair to a knitting project, whether added to the hem and sleeves of a sweater, the edge of a blanket or anywhere else.
There are a lot … Read More ...
Stitch a Sweet Leaf Blanket for Baby
I didn’t do any adorable newborn photos when my daughter was a newborn, but I know a lot of people really love to do them, and knit accessories are a great way to make baby look even cuter.
This leaf-shaped … Read More ...
A Classic Knit Edging from 1884
Adding edging to a simple knitting project is a great way to make it look more interesting. You can even add edgings to things that aren’t knit, such as purchased skirts or a plain fabric blanket.
This knit edging shared … Read More ...
Knit a Mermaid Tail for Your Pet
A couple of years ago I knit my daughter a mermaid tail blanket for Christmas. Hers is pink and purple, and it’s really cute, if I do say so myself.
But if there’s one thing cuter than a little girl … Read More ...
Knit a 4th of July American Trivet Inspired By Captain America
I designed this Captain America placemat/trivet/doll blanket (you’ll see if you click) about five years ago, so it seems more than time to share it again.
This one was really fun to make, working from the outside in in … Read More ...
The Cost of a Knitting Pattern, Annotated
I love this post from Thread & Ladle breaking down the potential time and monetary costs of producing a quality knitting pattern.
People sometimes complain when I share patterns that cost money, and I do try to stick with … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Baby Blanket in Waterfall Cables
I love baby blankets because you can make them a million different ways and everyone needs them.
This Waterfall Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits is really pretty and uses simple repeating cables to make a pattern of cascading waves.
I … Read More ...
Stitching for Summer
Though we’re enduring what I hope will be the last cold snap of spring where I live, I’m already thinking about knitting for true spring and summer.
As I knit the last of a long-neglected lap blanket I’m dreaming of … Read More ...
Knit a Super Squishy Baby Blanket in Fisherman’s Rib
Fisherman’s Rib is a great knitting stitch that looks like brioche but is a lot easier to knit than traditional brioche designs.
Hands Occupied not only has a great baby blanket pattern using the stitch, but Heidi has also written … Read More ...