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 ...
Help Mom Relax with These Knitted Spa Patterns
I don’t know a mom who couldn’t use a little pampering, and there are lots of ways we can make that happen with the help of knitting. Why not whip up a scrubber or a soap sack and throw in … Read More ...
10 Knitted Tea Pot Cozy Patterns For Spring
As the weather starts to get warmer, it can be easy to put away our tea pots and focus on other things. But even on the sunniest of days, a hot cup of tea can still be a comforting and … Read More ...
Sweet Easter Inspiration, and Chicken Pants!
DROPS Design has been doing a little Easter calendar this week full of projects to inspire people to knit for that holiday or spring in general. Before today the projects were all for crochet, but today they made up for … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns for Little Chicks
Spring is here and what better way to celebrate the season than by knitting some cute little chicks! These adorable chick-inspired patterns are perfect for Easter and the spring season. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, these patterns … Read More ...
Free Knitting Patterns – Cute Spring Knits
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and many people are excited to leave behind the cold and dark days of winter. As the weather starts to warm up, people begin to spend more time outdoors and start … Read More ...
Stash Busting with Knitted Toys
I don’t knit a lot of toys, and I don’t know why that is, because I always enjoy doing it and they’re so sweet and fun to look at and play with.
But dolls and other toys are a great … Read More ...
Knit Cat Hats
I kind of have a thing for hats that look like animals, especially for kids. It’s my theory that a cute hat like that will encourage a kid to wear it.
I have a collection of pint-sized animal hats over … Read More ...