Even though I’m starting to get in a fall mood, the weather is hardly cooperating with that feeling. We’re actually having the hottest week we’ve had all summer, and while I’m certainly not complaining, I’m not exactly in the mood … Read More ...
10 Knitted Wreath Patterns
As the summer draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about the coming of fall and all the cozy, warm decor that comes with it. One way to celebrate the new season is by creating a knitted … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Swing Coat for Little Ones
You know that I love knitting for babies and little kids (I’ve even written a book on the subject of knitting for babies!) and I can’t resist this little garter stitch cardigan from Berroco.
Called Kelcema, it’s worked in … Read More ...
Free Mobius Pattern Through Aug. 31, 2014
The free pattern this month from the Sweater Babe is a pretty mobius cowl worked in mohair and lace.
It’s the perfect thing for fall knitting or getting a jump on your gift giving. It’s sure to be nice and … Read More ...
Have You Ever Knit with Fabric?
Knitting with fabric, whether T-shirt yarn or another material, can be a lot of fun. It’s usually pretty bulky yarn, meaning you can knit up a project in a flash that has a lot of texture and personality.
For example, … Read More ...
Knit a Luscious Lace Hat in Alpaca and Silk
Berroco has a new yarn, Andean Mist, that’s a blend of suri alpaca and mulberry silk. Just looking at it — not even touching it, which I’m sure is even better — makes you want to knit with it.… Read More ...
Knit a Scrappy Sunglass Case with Linen Stitch
Here’s a great idea for using little bits of leftover yarn: stitch up a sunglass case in your brightest colors.
This one, from We Are Knitters, uses leftover bits of pima cotton yarn from their knitting kits, but you could … Read More ...
How to Make a Yarn Book for Your Finished Projects
It’s a great idea to keep a record of the yarn and colors you used for knitting projects, in case you ever need the yarn again or want to use a color again that you really loved.
It can be … Read More ...
Knit Fun Socks in Three-Color Stripes
Socks are so fun to knit, and if you’ve never tried them before, these striped socks from Mellywood’s Mansion are a good place to start.
They call for 8 ply yarn
(she’s in Australia), which is usually called a light … Read More ...
Surprises from Knitty
It’s hard to believe these are the fall surprises when it’s not even August yet, but the two surprise patterns just released by Knitty are great to knit now and use later (or, in the case of the socks, to … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Girl’s Dress for Christmas in July
I’m pretty sure I told you before about Red Heart’s Christmas in July pattern collection. A lot of these are crochet, but I saw a new one this week that caught my eye for knitters.
The Red Jumper is a … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall with Sunset Stripes Mittens
Kat at Just Crafty Enough set herself the goal of knitting a pair of mittens each month this year, and she’s taking it easy for July with a pair that uses stripes rather than her usual more complex colorwork.
The … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Chain Link Necklace
Want to knit a cute accessory that you can make from start to finish in an afternoon or so? Look no further than the Chain Scarf Necklace from La littérature gourmande.
Each of the links is a knit rectangle (work … Read More ...
Knit a Vintage Style Hat with the Sweater Babe
The free Sweater Babe pattern of the month this month is the Vintage Charm One Ball Hat, a cute little lace leaf patterned hat worked with one skein of a super soft chunky 100 percent baby alpaca yarn.
This … Read More ...
12 Knitting Pattern Accessories for Your Coffee Station
Wake up and smell the coffee, fellow knitters! It’s time to brew up some fun with these 12 knitting patterns for your coffee station. Whether you’re a latte lover or a tea enthusiast, these patterns are sure to perk up … Read More ...