I recently crocheted a mushroom for my daughter because I came across a pattern I thought was cute and why not? (You can see the finished product on Instagram.)
But I knew there had to be a lot of … Read More ...
Mosaic Colorwork Knitting Patterns
I’ve written nearly 3,500 posts for this site over the years (thank you for being here!) so a lot of times when I have an idea for a post I have to go back and see if I’ve done it … Read More ...
Get Double the Warmth with This Cowl Knitting Pattern
One of the potential problems with colorwork knitting, at least when it comes to stranded or Fair Isle styles of knitting, is that you don’t always want to have the back of the work on display. Other knitters will appreciate … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Leftover Super Bulky Yarn
Whether you have random single skeins of yarn or leftovers from other projects, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with small amounts of yarn. If you’re looking to use up your stash of super bulky … Read More ...
Sweet Sun Hat Knitting Patterns
I don’t really like wearing hats, but my husband wears his sun hat all the time, even when we’re just going on a quick walk around the neighborhood. I know I should wear one, too, but maybe I just need … Read More ...
In Law Chaser Hat Knitting Pattern
I know you’re probably wondering where in the world the name for this hat knitting pattern from Jennifer Berg came from. You know when it looks like it’s going to rain or snow, but you end up only getting a … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitted Wild Animal Friends
Sweet stuffed animals turn a little less wild in this cute book full of patterns for animals along with clothing and accessories.
Knitted Wild Animal Friends by Louise Crowther features patterns for 12 different animals, as well as a closet … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Striped Vest
This pretty vest pattern has stripes that are different in both color and texture, which makes the knitting and the wearing of it a bit more fun. The Linden vest pattern by Noriko Ho was originally designed for the Puget … Read More ...
A Shawl to Knit for the Generations
This design was inspired by a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next … Read More ...
Summer Poncho Knitting Patterns
I’m not proud to admit it, but I used to really dislike ponchos. I didn’t understand why you wouldn’t just wear a sweater instead. And while I still prefer the swancho (poncho with sleeves) concept, I’ve softened in my view … Read More ...
The Perfect Socks to Knit for a Road Trip
I have said this before (probably a lot, because it’s true) but whenever I’m planning travel knitting projects, I always try to include a pair of socks to work on.
Socks are great for travel because they’re small but still … Read More ...
Tote Bag Knitting Patterns
I have a weakness for knit (or otherwise handmade) bags. I know no one really needs more bags, but it’s hard to resist the allure of a portable project that you can carry things in when you’re done. A knit … Read More ...
Play with Color with the Hawi Honey Cowl Knitting Pattern
I love a good colorwork project, and this one looks like it would be a lot of fun. The Hawi Honey Cowl from Shiny Superhero is basically two cowls, and two patterns, in one, because it’s knit in a long … Read More ...
Easy Little Pride Flag Knitting Patterns
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 ...