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 ...
An Oldie But a Cutie
I don’t know why I just recently came across this pattern, but it is definitely worth sharing even though it is a few years old.
The Bobble Sheep Pillow from Purl Soho is a super cute rendition of one of … Read More ...
A Poncho Pattern that Might Actually Make Me Want to Knit a Poncho
I’ve been in the knitting game for a pretty long time in Internet years, probably around 12. And in that time ponchos have come around a couple of times.
I’ve never knit one.
I never quite saw the point. I’d … Read More ...
This Cowl Might Not Get You to Narnia, But It’s Pretty Darn Close
A friend of mine shared this pattern on Facebook the other day and I’m completely blown away and smitten with it.
In the Land of Spare Ooom by Sara Ray is a stunning double-knit cowl showing Lucy about to step … Read More ...
Knit Chunky Slippers to Keep Your Feet Warm
I just finished crocheting a really fun and super cozy pair of slipper boots (the Sierra slippers from Make & Do Crew), and I may be kind of obsessed.
I mean, knit socks are great, but pairing them with knit … Read More ...
A Pretty Cabled Hat for Your Messy Bun
Last winter there was kind of a fad related to messy bun hats or ponytail hats. These are like regular hats, but you don’t decrease such that you can close up the top of the hat. Instead, you finish it … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy Vest in Waffle Stitch
Do you follow any yarn companies or other knitting-related sites on social media? (I hope you’re following Craft Gossip at least!)
I love to follow some of my favorite companies because they often share free patterns and new patterns and … Read More ...
An Education in Lace Knitting Stitches
The other day I came across this ebook full of 34 patterns for lace knitting stitches, complete with videos that help explain how to do them.
The Top 34 Lace Knit Stitches ebook from Bromefields is collected from their 100 … Read More ...