Ponchos are one of those wonderfully forgiving knitting projects that manage to be practical, cosy and rather stylish all at once. There are no sleeves to set in, fewer fit worries than you encounter with a traditional sweater, and … Read More ...
Easy Diagonal Knit Dishcloth Patterns for Beginners
There is something wonderfully satisfying about knitting a dishcloth from one tiny corner and watching it grow row by row. You begin with only a handful of stitches, add a few simple increases, and before long there is a neat … Read More ...
Learn a Flower Bobble Technique to Knit a Fun Shawl
Generally I like knitting patterns where I feel like you can use whatever yarn you have (because my stash is big enough and I want to use it, thanks) and make a successful project. This is one of those times … Read More ...
Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns
While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these … Read More ...
Beginner Shadow Knitting Patterns That Look Like Magic
Shadow knitting is one of those techniques that makes you feel ridiculously clever once it clicks.
At first glance, the finished project usually looks like ordinary stripes. Nice stripes, yes, but still stripes. Then you tilt it slightly, walk past … Read More ...
Vintage Men’s Fatigue Cap Knitting Pattern – A Clever Beanie And Cowl In One
his vintage men’s fatigue cap knitting pattern is a clever tube-style design that can be worn as a classic beanie, watch cap, or snug neck cowl. A practical cold-weather knit with timeless military-inspired style.
There is something wonderfully no-nonsense about … Read More ...
Can You Take Knitting Needles On A Plane? Carry-On Rules For Traveling Knitters
If you’ve ever packed your carry-on bag, looked at your knitting project, and suddenly wondered, “Hang on… are these needles going to get me stopped at airport security?” you are absolutely not alone.
For knitters, a flight without a project … Read More ...
Knit a Pastel Plaid Sweater
There’s just something about plaid that makes it a classic for any time of year in just about any colors you can imagine.
The lines on the Piet Sweater from kolibri by johanna give a modern take on plaid with … Read More ...
Shadow Knitting And Illusion Knitting Shawl Patterns With Hidden Designs
Shadow knitting is one of those techniques that makes you feel ridiculously clever once it clicks.
At first glance, the finished project usually looks like ordinary stripes. Nice stripes, yes, but still stripes. Then you tilt it slightly, walk past … Read More ...
Beach Bag Knitting Patterns
What makes a good beach bag? It is a bag that’s big enough to hold everything you need? A replacement for your purse that can get sandy? Something with holes for carrying your shell collection? This roundup of beach bag … Read More ...
Quick and Easy Knit Baby Blanket Patterns for Beginners: Cozy Throws, Baby Blankets and Chunky Weekend Knits
There is something so comforting about knitting a blanket, isn’t there? It is the sort of project that makes you feel productive and cosy at the same time, which is a very rare and beautiful thing. A quick and easy … Read More ...
Shadow And Illusion Knitting Dishcloth Patterns
Shadow knitting, also called illusion knitting, is one of those clever techniques where the design only appears when you look at the fabric from an angle. Straight on, the dishcloth often looks like tidy stripes. Tilt it slightly, … Read More ...
Shadow And Illusion Knitting Scarf Patterns That Reveal A Hidden Design
Shadow knitting, also called illusion knitting, is one of those clever knitting techniques that looks far more complicated than it usually is. Most illusion knitting scarf patterns are worked with simple knit and purl stitches, two contrasting yarn… Read More ...
Easy Triangle Scarf Knitting Patterns For Beginners
Triangle scarf knitting patterns are one of those projects that feel wonderfully useful without being overwhelming. They sit somewhere between a scarf, a shawl, and a knitted kerchief, which makes them perfect for layering over a T-shirt, tucking into a … Read More ...
Eyelet and Mesh Sweaters to Keep Cool in Summer
Adding eyelets to a project is a great way to make it more wearable in the summer, and these mesh and eyelet sweater patterns are perfect for summer (and beyond!) for layering.
The Inez Summer Sweater from Happy Love Co… Read More ...