Patterns, projects and techniques
Sometimes you just want a relatively mindless knitting project that is easy but nonetheless pretty and comforting. That’s the Renewal shawl pattern by Helen Bingham in a nutshell.
This pattern, available via free Ravelry download, is a large striped rectangle … Read More ...
Not too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and … Read More ...
I really like the look of lace, but I am neither the sort of person who has the time to knit a big, fancy lace project nor the sort of person who would wear such a thing if I did … Read More ...
I am so not ready to be thinking about Christmas knitting (or Christmas anything, frankly), but they’re all geared up for the holiday season at Red Heart, where they’re actually offering 12 weeks of holiday-themed patterns. The first pattern came … Read More ...
You probably know by now that I’m a pretty big fan of Holla Knits, a web-based collection of cool knits that are shown worked in an indie yarn as well as a yarn by Knit Picks. You can buy the … Read More ...
Rowan has a really cute new free knitting pattern for Miranda the Sheep, who is meant to be a celebration of Wool Week 2012 (that’s next week, by the way).
Designed by Janice Anderson, Miranda is a Masham Sheep … Read More ...
Lily is known for being the maker of Sugar’n Cream, which is probably most popularly used for things like dishcloths and washcloths.
But that’s not the only thing you can use it for, as some recently released free patterns from … Read More ...
There is just something about little kids in knits. Everything looks a little cuter when it’s on a baby or toddler. (I guess that’s why I’m writing a book on the subject!)
But I’m actually pretty sure this Leaf Yoke … Read More ...
Sometimes dressing up for Halloween can be as simple as adding a little accessory to your everyday clothes that brings a bit of the season into your everyday. If that’s something you like to do, Sandra Singh has got you … Read More ...
The other day I shared a pattern for felted candy corn with you, and that was so super cute I couldn’t resist another candy corn themed project.
This one is from the Purl Bee, which you know I … Read More ...
I came across a link to the blog of Woolly Wormhead, a UK knitter who is part of the artists’ commune Mutonia. She reports that the site of the commune is under threat and in order to maintain their … Read More ...
Welcome, October! As you probably know this month is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and all sorts of companies have special sales or pink-themed items on offer this time of year.
In the knitting world, all purchases made in … Read More ...
If you’re registered with Rowan Yarn (which is free to do), the free pattern for this month is a handsome two-color vest for men designed by Martin Storey.
Jack is a Fair Isle pattern that uses the colorwork in a … Read More ...
Here’s a cute pattern for a bit of Halloween (or other seasons) decor I got a tip about from the Vintage Umbrella. This knit and felted candy corn from Wooly Something (aka Marie Mayhew Designs) provides a simple way … Read More ...
Deciding which colors go together in your color knitting projects is a really personal choice and a skill that can only be honed through practice. But the good folk at the Knit Picks blog (specifically, Kerin) wanted to explore some … Read More ...
