Not too long ago I posted a roundup of some new-to-me products that make great gifts, and one of the ones I included was Laurel Hill knitting needles. These pretty needles are slick, shiny, just a little bit sharp, … Read More ...
Halloween Costumes to Knit for Your Dog
I don’t actually have a dog, but I know a lot of knitters do have dogs and like to dress them up in costumes for Halloween and other holidays. So I thought I’d take a peek at what’s out there … Read More ...
Get Ready for Winter with a Snow Bunny Hat
This classic winter hat from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is so cute, and a great project for those who love colorwork.
Because the pattern repeats around the hat, it’s even a good choice for those new to color knitting, … Read More ...
Lots of Charity Knitting News
Somehow I missed doing a knitting in the news roundup last week, and now I’ve got a bunch, so we’re going to do it lightning round style. Knitters are doing awesome things all over the place!
Like the Mad Hatters… Read More ...
Fun Ways to Experiment with Dyeing Yarn at Home
Over the weekend, when we were done dyeing our Easter eggs, I decided to use some of the leftover dye to dye some yarn. It’s really simple and if you use vinegar in the dye solution the colors should … Read More ...
Knits for Babies, Royal or Otherwise
Apparently Kate Middleton is about to have the second royal baby soon, and baby knitting patterns are cropping up all over. We all just love to knit for babies, whether they’re actual royalty or we just want to treat them … Read More ...
A Bunch of Easter Bunnies to Knit
The other day I shared a bunch of cute spring/Easter knitting patterns from Lion Brand Yarn, and I wanted to come back with some cuteness from elsewhere, and boy have I done that.
Here are a bunch of super sweet … Read More ...
Fun Easter Projects from Lion Brand
I know every yarn company probably has a ton of cute Easter knitting projects, but it happens that I found enough of them at Lion Brand Yarn’s website to warrant a whole post, I think.
As usual with their patterns, … Read More ...
Project Notebook: Bunny Ear Hat
It’s fun to knit hats for kids that have a bit of personality, and this time of year, while we’re thinking spring but it is sometimes still a little cold outside, it’s especially fun to have a hat that’s a … Read More ...
Project Notebook: Irish Coasters
St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday, and it’s a great time for crafters because working some bright green into your wardrobe or decor this time of year is a welcome change from the drab colors of the end … Read More ...
Protect Your Eggs with Adorable Bunny Egg Cozies
I’m not at all ready to think about Easter crafting, but I know that it’s probably time to whip out the pastels and start knitting like it is spring.
Kristen over at Studio Knit is already in the spirit, and … Read More ...
Review: Color Knitting with Confidence
A lot of knitters are intimidated by color knitting, whether because they’re afraid of the techniques or because they don’t want to pick colors they end up not liking together. Nguyen Le tries to take some of the fear and … Read More ...
Review: Knit Hats for Babies
I review a lot of books over at About.com, but I’m never anywhere near caught up. There’s always more to read and write about than I make time to.
So in that spirit I thought I would start trying to … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns -Washcloths Shaped Like Animals, Because, Why Not?
Yesterday I saw the latest pattern in the Knit Picks 52 weeks of dishcloths collection. Called Bear With Me, it’s a adorable little center out circle colored and embellished to look like a bear! I almost can’t even stand it.… Read More ...
Mad Man Knitting Seeks Support
I’ve told you before about Mad Mad Knitting, aka Gregory Patrick, a guy who it would not be a stretch to say was able to turn his life around by knitting teddy bears. Last year he launched an indiegogo campaign… Read More ...