I know I have shared this idea before, but it’s been a few years and it’s just so cute I can’t resist mentioning it again since I came across it again recently.
Studio Knit has a nice little pattern for … Read More ...
Knit a Hat That’s a Lovely Sentiment
This sweet Lovely Sentiment Hat by Stefanie Canich (which runs $3 on Ravelry) is certainly a sweet way to keep someone you love (or yourself!) warm.
But that funky pom-pom on top of the sample just makes it all … Read More ...
Sweet Heart Mitts
Here’s an easy way to get a little Valentine’s spirit into your knits.
The I Carry Your Heart Mitts from We Bloom Here are a simple knit mitt pattern with a bit of cross stitch added after the knitting is … Read More ...
Easy Knitting Patterns Kids Can Knit
I have known lots of kids who were interested in knitting and have even taught a few how to do it through the years.
But it can be problematic to find knitting patterns for younger knitters, because you need things … Read More ...
Sweet Knits for Groundhog Day
I almost forgot it’s Groundhog Day, one of my favorite slightly ridiculous holidays. It was one my family celebrated when I was in high school, and I still love it.
There aren’t a lot of knit groundhog patterns, but here … Read More ...
Wear Your (Knit) Heart on Your Sleeve
There are lots of patterns for knit hearts out there (I’ve even published a few, and might yet have one more in mind this season), but I loved this little knit heart applique from Red Heart for its playful presentation … Read More ...
Cheer on Your Favorite Country with Knitting
With the Winter Games coming up next month, it’s time to show your team spirit. And what better way to celebrate winter sports than with a national knit hat or headband?
DROPS has a lot of simple hat and earwarmer … Read More ...
Simple Fingerless Gloves to Knit
I have knit a lot of fingerless gloves in my day, and I wear them a lot. One of my favorite patterns is a super-simple, Stockinette Stitch design. They’re snug and warm and simple, and I like the rolled edges, … Read More ...
Stitch Simple Vertical Stripes in this Fun Hat Pattern
Stranded knitting can be a little intimidating to knitters who haven’t tried it before, but I promise it is really simple. You just work a stitch or several in one color, then one or several in another, leaving the other … Read More ...
This Mesh Cowl is the Perfect Knit for Spring
Are you done with winter by now? And winter knits?
If you just can’t stand the idea of knitting more heavy wool or bulky projects, I have just the thing for you.
Or more to the point, Kiku Corner does.… Read More ...
A Super Bulky Scarf that Knits up Super Fast
There’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great … Read More ...
Stitch an Adorable Lion Puppet
I’ve sort of fallen for the genre of knit puppets lately, so I’m going to be sharing a few of them over the next few weeks.
This lion puppet from Puppety Stuff is really easy and cute and you can … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Sweater and You’ll be Warm in No Time
We’re having a bit of warm weather right now where I live, but it’s pretty certain we’ll have more winter weather before the season is over. And of course if you live somewhere with a solid winter season, there’s still … Read More ...
Knit a Little Something for a Baby in Your Life
I love knitting baby blankets for new little ones, but adding a hat to the mix — or to a mostly storebought gift — can be quick and easy to do, even for newer knitters.
Add a Touch of Spring to Your Mittens
I don’t know where you live or what the weather is like right now, but where I am, it is cold and it doesn’t really feel like spring is ever coming.
It might be time to pull out some cheery … Read More ...