I’ve been pretty obsessed with the musical Hamilton for a little over a year now, and I’ve long wanted to knit something to honor that obsession.
A sweater with the star? Maybe someday.
Even better: a washcloth with the star. … Read More ...
Candy Corn Hats are Extra Cute for Halloween – Free Knitting Patterns
Every autumn, candy corn makes its cheerful comeback—and not just in candy bowls. This classic Halloween treat has inspired everything from home décor to cozy handmade fashion. If you’re a knitter looking for a quick and festive project, candy corn … Read More ...
Have Kids to Knit for? Check out the New DROPS Catalog
If you read this site often you probably know that I have an eight-year-old daughter, who blessedly still loves it when I make things for her to wear.
You will understand my excitement when you take a look at the … Read More ...
Knit a Eugenia Kim Inspired Hat with Bow
I know nothing about the world of fashion, so it wasn’t until I came upon this post for a Eugenia Kim Bow Hat that I knew who Eugenia Kim was.
You don’t have to know her, either, to find this … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Treat for Your Hands – Halloween Candy Corn Mittens
Everyone, it seems, has a strong opinion about candy corn. I think it’s disgusting and a waste of calories that could otherwise be consumed in chocolate.
But even I can see its graphic appeal, those bold stripes that are prefect … Read More ...
Get Ready for Football Season with this Great Mosaic Scarf
Mosaic knitting is a really interesting and easy way to get a colorful pattern into your knitting projects.
If you’ve never tried it, check out this fun football mosaic scarf knitting pattern from Sarah Burton. It’s a free download from … Read More ...
Time to Knit Some Leg Warmers
There’s a chill in the air in the mornings (though it’s still plenty warm in the afternoon) these days where I live, and I’ve been finishing up things to keep me warm (a blanket, two sweaters, a pair of socks) … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Table Runner, Perfect for Fall
As soon as the weather starts getting a little cooler in the fall — which just happened this week in Arkansas! — I start to get the urge to cover the entire house in handknits. It’s never too early to … Read More ...
Fancy Up a Simple I-Cord Necklace
I love knitting I-cord because it’s just so simple. You don’t have to think about what you’re doing and you can see your little chain grow before your eyes.
It’s a great thing for newer knitters to make, too, or … Read More ...
Help for Knitting Garments for People with Wider Hips
Knitting patterns have to assume a certain set of sizes are standard, otherwise they’d never get published because we’d spend forever thinking up different variations of body shapes we need to plan for.
Standards are great because they give us … Read More ...
Knit Simple Legwarmers to, Well, Keep Your Legs Warm
In continuing coverage of “soon it will be fall in the Northern Hemisphere,” I bring to you this pattern for classic legwarmers from My Poppet, who is from Australia, so go ahead and knit them for spring if you’re in … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall with a Quick-Knit Long Cardigan
Here in Arkansas, the mornings are already starting to hold a little coolness that reminds us, even though it’s still plenty warm during the day, that fall will be here really soon.
Fall is my favorite, and I really want … Read More ...
Stitch a Perfect Panda Snuggle Sack
When I saw the panda bear snuggle sack knitting pattern from Yarnspirations my first thought was I need one in my size.
Of course this project for kids could be upsized for an adult, or turned into a blanket rather … Read More ...
10 Game of Thrones Knitting Patterns
If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones and a knitter, then this roundup of 10 Game of Thrones knitting patterns is perfect for you. With the latest season now over, these patterns will give you … Read More ...
Knit a Pokemon Go Beanie Hat for Your Collector
I know some people are still into Pokemon Go (though I have to admit I never played it) and with cool weather coming around again so (oh so soon!), it might be time to stitch a Pokemon Go hat to … Read More ...