St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and in the past I have shared knitting patterns with shamrocks and a variety of Aran patterns for you to stitch up for the holiday.
This year I thought I’d look to see … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and in the past I have shared knitting patterns with shamrocks and a variety of Aran patterns for you to stitch up for the holiday.
This year I thought I’d look to see … Read More ...
This cool double-layered potholder from the Chilly Dog is a classic I hadn’t thought about in a while. Inspired by a crocheted cloth given by Chilly Dog’s mother-in-law, this version is worked in an easy slip stitch pattern in a … Read More ...
In the past I have not been a big afghan knitter, but this fall and winter I’ve made two giant blankets (one, the Bulky Stockinette Throw, is free on Ravelry; the other I will let you know about as … Read More ...
I’m a little obsessed with fingerless gloves (and am wearing a pair as I write this, as a matter of fact) because my hands are cold all the time. It’s great to have mitts that are really cute if you’re … Read More ...
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we’re about to begin the Year of the Monkey.
I found so many cute monkey knitting patterns I actually had to stop looking for fear of overwhelming you all with the … Read More ...
I have never really been that into ponchos, but each time the come back into style I feel myself getting a little weaker.
I particularly love big, bulky, but otherwise simple designs like this turtleneck capelet/poncho from Modern Crafting. It’s … Read More ...
Are you looking for a unique and special way to show your love this Valentine’s Day? Knitting a beautiful handmade gift for your special someone could be just the thing to make the day extra special! Knitting is an incredibly … Read More ...
Lots of yarns come in hanks these days, which shouldn’t be knit from directly. They need to be wound into balls. And some people just like all their yarn in balls instead of skeins.
So what’s a crafter to do … Read More ...
There’s a lot of Doctor Who-related knitting geekery out there, but of course the pinnacle is knitting the Tom Baker scarf.
There are lots of knitting patterns out there, and an entire website devoted to the different variations of the … Read More ...
Baskets are a perennial trend in home decor, but especially this time of year when we’re all trying to get a little more organized.
With this pattern for a geometric basket from purl3agony, you can use up some of your … Read More ...
Sometimes it’s easier to get a child to bundle up if their winter accessories include a bit of fuzzy, furry, warm yarn.
This Kid’s Lumberjack Hat from Nemcsok Farms is a great choice for a kid in a cold climate … Read More ...
I’ve always wanted to try making knitting needles out of dowels. I actually bought some little dowels for the purpose. Then my daughter broke one and I was reluctant to try making needles with the dowel if it was so … Read More ...
I have made a few different cat hat patterns over the years, and I usually do them by knitting a “normal” hat and then knitting the ears separately and sewing them on (or picking up stitches at the top of … Read More ...
Here’s another fun knitting technique to add to your resolutions list (as if you need more of those, right?).
Knitting plaid looks really complicated, and I suppose it could be, but there are lots of tricks you can use to … Read More ...
Every now and then I go through phases of wanting to knit dishcloths and washcloths. (My latest was using the new Red Heart Scrubby yarn, and I have a feeling I’m going to be making a lot of them.)… Read More ...