I have kind of ignored Valentine’s Day this year. I’m not really sure why. Maybe because I’ve collected so many different Valentine’s Day knitting patterns over the years that I just didn’t know if there was anything new this … Read More ...
Annie’s Signature Designs Launches Spring Collection
It may not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner in the northern part of the world. It might be just about time to put away the heavy wool yarn for the season and start knitting some … Read More ...
Have You Tried This? Ribbing with No Purling
There are a lot of knitters out there who dislike purling. It’s why knitting Stockinette Stitch in the round is so popular. Elizabeth Zimmermann basically built her career on her dislike of purling, and she’s not the only one who … Read More ...
Knit Hank from “Finding Dory”
I haven’t seen “Finding Dory” yet because my daughter went to see it during the summer camp at her school and I haven’t made her watch it again. But like “Finding Nemo” before it, the characters in this movie are … Read More ...
Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I told you a couple of weeks ago that I’m taking part in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, an almost year-long project where a group of knitting designers and special guests are sharing patterns for knit washcloths/dishcloths each week.
It’s … Read More ...
Another Easy Ponytail Hat Pattern
Did you get in on the ponytail hat or messy bun hat knitting craze? Right around Christmas there was a big rush in popularity for these hats that are open at the top so that your bun or ponytail can … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Hat on a Knitting Loom
Do you ever loom knit? I do from time to time, though I still feel like knitting with needles is faster, it’s sometimes fun to do something a little different.
This loom knit hat tutorial from Do it Your Freaking … Read More ...
Knit a Heart Shaped Pillow for Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing quite like knitting to show your love and appreciation for someone, and what better way to do that than with a heart-shaped project? These knitted hearts are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond, and are a great way … Read More ...
Two Ways to Get New Dishcloth Patterns This Year
Dishcloths are a lot of fun to knit, because they are small, portable projects, usually knit with cotton yarn that doesn’t cost a lot of money, they are super useful and they can teach you new skills.
I think this … Read More ...
Knit a Hat for Everyone with This Fun Pattern
It’s not often that you find hat knitting patterns that are sized for pretty much everyone you know, from newborn babies to large adults, and even less common to find a hat pattern that everyone in that range might universally … Read More ...
Check out this Fun Knitalong to Start the Year
Actually, it doesn’t start until Feb. 1, which is maybe even better than starting at the beginning of the year, but this new knitalong from Berroco looks like a lot of fun and a great way to build some skills … Read More ...
Top Knitting Patterns of 2016
If you’re looking for more things to knit in the new year, check out the top 100 knitting patterns of 2016 from All Free Knitting.
These patterns are from all over the web (you might recognize some of them from … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Bulky Scarf to Treat Yourself or for Charity
Now that the holiday knitting season is over, it might be time to knit something super simple for yourself, or to make a few projects for charity.
Whether you’re a brand new knitter or just looking for a quick project, … Read More ...
Afraid of Sock Knitting? Try Yoga Socks
I know there’s a lot that’s intimidating about knitting socks if you haven’t done it before, but once you’ve successfully turned a heel you’ll feel really powerful and wonder why you were intimidated for so long. Promise.
But if you’re … Read More ...
A Pattern to Get You through the “Pandamonium” of the Holidays
If you’ve been around the knitting world much, you’ve probably seen the Baa-ble hat. Designed by Donna Smith for Shetland Wool Week 2015, it became hugely popular last year and, according to Ravelry, has been knit nearly 6,500 times.… Read More ...