I find it’s pretty easy to use up odd balls and bits of worsted weight yarn and sock yarn, but it’s not always simple to use up just a bit of bulky yarn. If you don’t have enough for a … Read More ...
Niffler Knitting Pattern
This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.
Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More ...
Knit a Headband with a Twist
I shared a blue and yellow headband from Talya in Love in my roundup of Knit for Ukraine knitting patterns, but I wanted to pull out another pattern of hers since she’s a Ukrainian designer.
Her Headband with a … Read More ...
More Patterns to Support Ukraine
Here’s another way you can help knitters who are helping Ukraine: Tanis Knits noted on Instagram that through the end of April 2022, all the income from sales of two of her patterns (these are Ravelry links) — the Ahoy … Read More ...
Book Review – Botanical Knits 2
From the cables of a heavy sweater coat to the delicate stitches of a lace shawl, the essence of plant life is worked into each of the 4 sweaters and 8 accessories included in this book. You can purchase this … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan
The Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan is a knit cardigan pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. Model is shown wearing the Cardigan in size 1X. You can grab this free pattern via the lionbrand website.
Summer Vibes Oversized Sweater Knitting Pattern
I love a good roomy cardigan, and the Summer Vibes cardigan by Svitlana Haifulina is both super easy to knit and to wear.
It’s worked in pieces and sewn together, which gives a little more structure to this piece. The … Read More ...
Three Hearts Mittens Knitting Pattern
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I’ve been looking at patterns from designers from Ukraine (because in addition to sending monetary donations to relief organizations, buying patterns can give designers a little income boost at a time when they could … Read More ...
Knit a Modern Mudcloth Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Modern Mudcloth Sweater from Chinua “Chin” Matthews is such a work of art. Inspired by the mud cloth traditionally made by the Malian people, the sweater features allover colorwork in black and white, which are common colors found in … Read More ...
Knitting For Ukraine
How can you help Ukraine?
Ukraine’s citizens have been thrown into a state of war as Russia invaded the country in the early hours of Thursday morning, with explosions heard in the capital and other major cities.
Show your support … Read More ...
Paint a Pretty Sweater with the Watercolored Pullover
Sometimes the yarn choice makes as much of an impact in a project as the design itself. Tif Neilan’s Watercolored Pullover is a project like that.
It uses light bulky to bulky weight yarn with colorwork done in two colors … Read More ...
Simple Woman’s Hoodie Knitting Pattern
There’s something about a hoodie that just makes you feel warm and cozy. When you knit a hoodie it’s a step up from a hooded sweatshirt in terms of warmth and feeling pulled together.
And when you make that hoddie … Read More ...
Book Review – Pet Pleasers for Dog Lovers
Make any of these 16 easy-to-knit projects for you and your pooch such an adorable way to add a little character to your furry friends. These knitted coats are perfect for gifting to friends and family and consider making them … Read More ...
Disgruntled Pelican Beret Pattern
The Disgruntled Pelican Beret is a knit hat pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. I am not sure about the name, but it is certainly memorable. I love the slouch style of this beanie
A Cozy Sweater as Good as Your Favorite Flannel
Real talk: I’m trying not to buy new patterns this year, because I have a LOT of patterns already, and using stash includes my stash of patterns as much as it includes my stash of yarn.
Also, knitwear designers are … Read More ...