Kathy from Just Crafty Enough says she thought it would be until pigs flew that she would win a ribbon for knitting at the Minnesota State Fair. And pigs did fly, in a sense, on her red-ribbon-winning Knit Flying Pig … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Felted Yoda Hat
I told you the other day that I was going to start sharing Halloween patterns, and then I didn’t. So I offer you this oldie but goodie that is the first thing I think of when I think of knitting … Read More ...
Video: Seaming Garter Stitch
I mention this video I came across the other day only because I need to seam some garter stitch soon and I always seem to forget how to do it because I don’t do it all that often.
This video … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Quilla Stole
Sometimes you just want to knit a nice, easy, pretty project to show off some really great yarn. That’s what blogger Affiknity did with some special hand-dyed mohair she wanted to knit up for a friend who is moving.
The … Read More ...
Fall/Winter Holla Knits is Here!
The new edition of Holla Knits is out, and it looks so cute I can’t even stand it. If you don’t know about Holla Knits, you should. It’s the brainchild of Allyson Dykhuizen, who also runs the website The Sweatshop … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knitted Newborn Hat
Dana from Dana Made It calls herself a knitting novice, but she sure knows what is cute. She made her newborn daughter a great chevron baby blanket, and, with the extra yarn she had lying around, added a simple, … Read More ...
Video Tutorial: The Seafoam Stitch
It’s a lot of fun to intentionally drop stitches when you’re knitting. Dropped stitches open up the work without actually increasing or decreasing at all, so it’s a great skill for newer knitters who might be afraid of yarnovers and … Read More ...
Free Halloween Pattern: Where’s Waldo Hats
It doesn’t seem possible that it should be time to start thinking about Halloween, but if you want to knit all or part of your costume or decor, it really is time to get cracking. I’ll be trying to bring … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Love and Kisses Cushion
Blogger RosMadeMe had a chance to play with some free Debbie Bliss yarn, and she stitched the skeins into a pillow that would be a great Christmas gift or something to show someone you care any time of year.
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Free Pattern: While Away the Flowers Pillow
If you’re looking for a way to hang on to summer for a little bit longer (or are eagerly awaiting its return), the While Away the Flowers pattern from Jordana Paige is just the thing to bring a burst of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Rickrack Pullovers
I love chunky knits on little kids, so I was excited to see these Softee Chunky Rickrack Pullovers from Bernat. (Free account login required for viewing.)
There’s a sweater version and a dress version, and either could be worked with … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chevron Scrubby Mitts
Using a reusable cleaning item like a sponge or scrub brush is a great move for the environment, but it can be a little icky when you think about reusing something that’s not that easy to clean. Though of course … Read More ...
Free Patterns to Show Your School Spirit
This Saturday is the first football game of the college football season, and where I live that’s a BIG deal. My Facebook page has lately been full of people asking where they can get Razorbacks dresses or wreaths for their … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Amasei Shawl
I guess there’s just enough chill in the air that I’m thinking about shawls and scarves, and if you wan ta new one for the fall it’s time to cast on, even if it’s still warm where you live (or … Read More ...
It’s My Birthday, Knit a Cake!
This is a pretty funny pattern but since it actually is my birthday I couldn’t help but share this knit cake pattern I devised a few years ago.
You could make one for any occasion, and it’s actually a good … Read More ...