Let’s face it: your tablet computer does not know or care if it is cold outside. It probably doesn’t really need a cozy. But this is not about what your tech needs; it’s about what you want.
And if you … Read More ...
Check out the Clairette Cardigan
If you’re casting about for something to cast on for fall, you should check out the Clairette Cardigan by Megan Goodacre, also known as Tricksy Knitter.
This pretty, open-front cardi has lace details and the hems and cuffs and … Read More ...
Knitty’s 10th Anniversary Issue is Here!
I know it came out yesterday, but I finally got a chance to take a look at Knitty’s Deep Fall issue, which marks the beginning of celebrations for the preeminent online knitting magazine’s 10th anniversary. I remember when Knitty … Read More ...
Free Halloween Patterns from Red Heart
I’m not the only one getting into the Halloween spirit already: Red Heart has a collection of a dozen knit and crochet patterns for the holiday, and there are a few that really stand out to me.
The Bug Infested … Read More ...
Free Pattern: One-Skein Falling Leaves Scarf
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More ...
Video: Learn to Purl in English Style
Berroco has been releasing videos presenting the basic knitting stitches in English and Continental style, and they recently released the video teaching purling in the English style.
I grew up knitting English, so I’ve got to say that I … Read More ...
It’s a Wrap – Knot! Knitting Pattern
The other day I told you about the new issue of Holla Knits and its adorable mastermind, Allyson Dykhuizen. If you can’t get enough of her style I wanted to point out another new pattern of hers that is available.… Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit Flying Pig Mittens
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 ...
