I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More ...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
Add Some Doodles to Your Cowl with this Fun Arctic Pattern
It feels like winter gets sucked up in Christmas trees and elves and doesn’t leave enough time for adorable winter animals, snowflakes and the like. But today we’re going to focus on a pattern that’s decidedly winter but not necessarily … Read More ...
Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns
After sharing the pattern for a super simple boxy cardigan yesterday, I got to thinking more about cardigan knitting. I used to say that I didn’t like cardigans, but now I have a “house cardigan” that I wear as an … Read More ...
A Cozy Knit to Calm Your Mind
This time of year is full of fun, but it also can be full of stress, with tons of activities going on and a seemingly never-ending list of things to do.
It’s not the time for some super complicated, stressful … Read More ...
Holiday Garland Knitting Patterns
This is a post that was inspired by something I found when I was looking for something else.
I found this adorable Christmas tree light knit garland from Just Janine Treasures on Etsy and I knew I had to share … Read More ...
Fun Christmas Ornament Knitting Patterns
There’s always room for more knit Christmas ornaments on the tree, and they make great little gifts or additions to gift bags to add some homemade goodness. Here are some fun Christmas ornament knitting patterns I’ve come across recently that … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl Using Simple Mosaic Designs
Mosaic knitting is such a fun and easy technique and a great way to do repeating graphic colorwork designs in two colors. It makes projects look more complicated than they are, and it’s really fun and pretty fast to knit … Read More ...
Santa Knitting Patterns
I wanted to do a post of Santa knitting patterns, but maybe not in the way you would expect. Instead of sharing a bunch of Santa dolls, I wanted to point you to Santa-themed patterns that might or might not … Read More ...
Worsted Weight Knit Amigurumi Animal Patterns
I’ve been working on a series of posts about ways to use leftover worsted weight yarn, and it seems to me that knit amigurumi is a great place to start. Not only is knitting little animals (or other things, … Read More ...
Remember November with this Knit Hat and Mitt Set
I don’t know what happened to Vanessa Smith that one November so that she needed to commemorate it in yarn, but I think it’s a good thing for the rest of us that she did.
The Novemberist hat and … Read More ...
Christmas Stocking Patterns to Knit
When I added writing a post about Christmas stocking knitting patterns to my list for November, I went back to look at some old pattern roundups to make sure I wasn’t repeating patterns and I had to laugh at myself … Read More ...
Review: The Art of Landscape Knitting
Nature has a lot to offer in the way of inspiration to artists, and knitters are no exception. Anne Le Brocq used textures from the sea, forest, mountains and more to develop textured stitch patterns she shares in her book … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Hat
I’ve talked before about how I don’t love wearing hats, but I will admit they’re fun and satisfying to knit. And honestly if I went outside more when it’s cold (I try not to whenever possible) I would probably like … Read More ...
A Super Warm Headband to Knit in a Flash
I love knit headbands and earwarmers because they are almost as warm as wearing a hat without having to actually wear a hat. Since I’m always cold, even inside the house, I really should experiment with wearing a thick earwarmer … Read More ...