We’re coming up on the end of Pride month, but Pride is every day, all the time, and crafting for Pride doesn’t have to be limited to a particular month of the calendar.
Knit Picks recently released on its Instagram … Read More ...
Pants and Shorts Knitting Patterns for Lounging
I long had on my knitting bucket list to knit a pair of leggings (more on that and some pattern options here) and since I finished them I’ve wanted to knit some lounge pants, bearing in mind that will … Read More ...
USA 4th Of July Knitting Patterns
Whether you want to stitch up something red, white and blue for the Fourth of July or you just want to whip something patriotic up any time of year, these USA knitting patterns are a great place to start.
And … Read More ...
Knit Your First Top with Leesi
I love a good skill-building top that is great for people who are new to knitting tops or sweaters but is interesting enough for people with more experience, too.
The Leesi Tee by Lanre Ojikutu is a simple raglan with … Read More ...
Oh, Canada Knitting Patterns
Canada Day is coming up soon, and it’s been a while since I’ve shared any Canada knitting patterns, so I thought I’d take a look at some new patterns or ones I haven’t shared before. These are great to … Read More ...
Lace Weight Top Knitting Pattern
I feel like the most important thing in the summer is keeping cool. I live in the southern United States and it’s hot all the time in the summer months, so having clothing that is cool and lightweight is really … Read More ...
Hoodie Knitting Patterns
Every now and then I like to check the top search terms that people are looking for when they visit, and I saw that one has to do with hoodie knitting patterns. I realized it looks like I have never … Read More ...
A Short and Sweet Top to Knit for Summer
I think one of the things that keeps me from wearing some of the summer tops that I have knit is that when they use worsted weight yarn, they’re actually heavier and warmer than a normal T-shirt would be. … Read More ...
Bags to Knit for Your Travels
There are all sorts of different bags you can knit, from project bags to market totes to makeup bags and beyond. I love the idea of bringing knitting with you on your travels, both in terms of having knitting projects … Read More ...
Take Your Stitches in New Directions with this Knit Sweater
When I first saw the New Directions Knit Pullover from Yarnspirations, I thought it was a cable knitting project.
But it turns out these shifting stitches are caused by strategic increases and decreases that form those lines that look … Read More ...
Rainbow Knitting Patterns for Pride and Beyond
Rainbow is a color scheme that most people like, and it’s an easy way to bring color into your knitting projects without having to put a whole lot of thought into it. Whether you’re stitching for Pride or just for … Read More ...
Knit a Perfect Tank Top for Summer
There is just something about Jessie Mead’s knitting patterns. They are so cute and they look great on literally everyone. I made her Ripple Bralette pattern (twice — so far) and it’s so comfortable and nice and the only bra … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Cowl Full of Color and Texture
Some patterns just look like they would be amazing stash busting projects. I know the vast majority of the time designers make a project with a particular yarn for a reason, and knitters tend to like having more information about … Read More ...
Lacy Top Knitting Patterns
I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but where I live it seems to have gone straight from April (cool, a little bit of rain) to July (hot and humid, though we’re also getting the kind of … Read More ...
Check out Knitrino and Knit with Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver just won the Pulitzer Prize for her book Demon Copperhead, but in addition to being an amazing writer she is also a knitter.
She recently released her first (that I know of, anyway) knitting pattern, designed with … Read More ...