This time of year I don’t have it in me to knit (or, most of the time, to wear) a full sweater, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get cold from time to time. Having lots of vests… Read More ...
Book Review: Happy Nordic Knits
Most of us who knit know that knitting is good for our mental health. Norwegian designer Une Cecilie Oksvold pairs knitting patterns with the story of her mental health journey and the ways that being in nature has helped her … Read More ...
Work Your Memories Into a Blanket
I love the idea of thinking of your leftover yarn not as remnants or something wasteful, but as memories of the projects that you made with it. Much like making a patchwork quilt reminds you of all the things you … Read More ...
Duck, Duck Knitting Patterns
I feel like I’m seeing ducks (and geese, which we’ll get to soon) everywhere lately, so let’s take a look at some cute duck knitting patterns.
If you want a mallard duck, we have to start with the adorable (and … Read More ...
Chocolate Bunny Knitting Pattern
This Free Chocolate Bunny Knitting Pattern is a fun little Easter knit for anyone who likes seasonal projects with a bit of personality. It has the look of one of those classic chocolate bunnies you see at Easter time, but … Read More ...
Log Cabin Knitting Patterns
When it comes to meditative knitting, I’m not sure there’s much better than log cabin knitting. You start with a garter stitch square, then add a few stitches and knit another strip, pick up stitches along the sides and knit … Read More ...
9 Sailor Slippers Knitting Patterns Everyone Is Talking About
If your Pinterest feed has suddenly turned into a parade of striped house slippers, you are definitely not imagining it. Sailor slippers have become one of those cozy knitting trends that seem to be everywhere at once, and once … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitwear from Finland
I picked up Knitwear from Finland from my local library, not knowing anything about it. Upon closer look I saw that the book includes “Designs by Minna Metsänen Inspired by Niina Laitinen.”
I didn’t know what any of that … Read More ...
Basket Knitting Patterns to Help with Spring Cleaning
Want a legitimate excuse to do more crafting instead of cleaning? Knit up some baskets to help you with your spring organization tasks, and as a bonus you’ll have less yarn you need to store!
This simple garter stitch basket … Read More ...
Easter Sock Knitting Patterns
Looking to knit something for Easter that’s totally different from your traditional baskets and eggs? Why not knit some Easter socks? Of course bunnies don’t have to be for Easter; these are all socks you can wear all spring long … Read More ...
Knit Gorgeous Ginko Leaf Socks
My daughter is currently working on a project about the benefits of native plantings, and in her research she found a comparison between the number of different species of insects that would live in a native oak tree versus a … Read More ...
More Stash Busting Projects to Pare Your Odd Balls
I am always game for more stash busting knitting projects, especially since I’ve come to realize I don’t have a project quantity of much of anything, so everything I’m making this year is going to include stripes or colorblocking … Read More ...
Helical Knitting Patterns
I recently mentioned that one of the things I wanted to do this year was play with helical knitting. This is a technique that allows you to knit single round stripes without any jogs in the colorwork, which is … Read More ...
Book Review: Urban Knit Collection
Kyle Kunnecke’s Urban Knit Collection was originally published in 2016 but has been reissued in a new, updated edition.
The 18 knitting patterns inspired by urban life are the same as they were in the original, but I missed it … Read More ...
The Kitten Catch Mittens are the Cat’s Meow
If you’ve been around Craft Gossip for a while, you probably know that I have a personal preference for cats. It’s not that dogs aren’t nice, I just didn’t grow up with them and have no interest in having one. … Read More ...