It’s officially the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, so I thought it might be fun to take a look at some knitting patterns that incorporate horses.
How about a knit hobby horse? Of course! Here’s one from … Read More ...
Knit a Year of Dishcloths with Knit Picks
I don’t know why I’m just getting around to writing about this a month in, but Knit Picks is having a year of dishcloths in which they are releasing a new free dishcloth knitting pattern every week this year. (Which … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Pixie Hat for a Little Kid
This pint-sized pixie hat is the perfect little project for a newer knitter with a toddler to knit for. It’s worked flat as a rectangle and seamed up the cast on edge when finished, leaving a cute little point at … Read More ...
Knit Heart Mittens for the Whole Family
I’ve been on the lookout for projects with hearts and a Valentine’s theme — and there will be more later — and I wanted to share this cute idea from Red Heart.
The Family Heart Mittens are just simple stockinette … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – Knit a Little Heart For Valentine’s Day
I got a little distracted by all the stash busting and just realized I haven’t really shared any Valentine’s Day projects with you yet this year. Never fear, there’s still plenty of time to knit a token of love, and … Read More ...
Get Out Some Big Yarn and Needles to Knit This Snood
I was looking around on Pinterest, as I often do, and I saw that Wool and the Gang has a free pattern out for its Snood Operator, a gigantic cowl worked in garter stitch with the company’s Crazy Sexy … Read More ...
Thinking Spring? Get Started on This Shawl
I’m already ready for temperatures to start warming up, and I have lately been thinking of casting on a little lace something. This Ethereal Scarf in Silky Alpaca Lace from Classic Elite Yarns caught my eye for that very reason.… Read More ...
Diamond Cable Baby Hat Pattern Free Until 1/31/14
The Sweater Babe’s free pattern download for January is a cute one! This diamond cable baby hat usually sells for $3, but you can get it through the end of the month for free.
It looks like a pretty easy … Read More ...
A Few “Best Of” Pattern Roundups
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 ...
Great New Collections for Winter
While most of the country sits in the cold, longing for cozy knits to warm us up, Brooklyn Tweed and Quince & Co. have both delivered with excellent winter knits collections.
First up, BT Winter 14, a collection of … Read More ...
Options for Increasing Stitches
This time of year I’m always thinking about the basics of knitting and the little things we can do to make even simple patterns look a little more interesting and beautiful (see my post “On the Importance of Details” for … Read More ...
On the Importance of Details
I love simple patterns that include just one or two little details that make them really special. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to add those kinds of touches to my own designs, whether it’s an interesting hem line … 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 ...
A Cozy Cowl Just for You
Now that it’s too late to knit anything for anyone else for Christmas, I say it’s time to get selfish with your knitting. Maybe for just a little while. Even if you only knit one project for yourself. I tend … Read More ...
Keep Your Jars Cozy
I have a friend who pretty much only drinks out of Mason jars. She has a little washable lid that makes it like a to-go coffee cup, and she takes it with her everywhere.
Of course she needs a cozy … Read More ...