The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More ...
Knit Up a Botanical Beauty of a Shawl
If you’re looking for a showstopper project to knit this summer/winter (depending where you are in the world), take a peek at KC Knitting Co’s Stromanthe shawl.
This lovely leaf-covered design uses sportweight yarn and stranded colorwork to evoke the … Read More ...
Colorful Narwhal Cowl Knitting Pattern
This narwhal covered cowl is super cute and looks like it would be a lot of fun to knit.
The Gender Unicorn of the Sea pattern from Tidepool Knits is also a fundraiser for the Transgender Education Network of Texas, … Read More ...
Motif: Stranded Colorwork Patterns
Knit a little color into your life with the twelve-stranded colorwork patterns of Motif. Start out with approachable accessory projects, several of which use worsted weight to make the stranded knitting a bit more friendly, and work your way
… Read More ... Zelenskyy Superman Mittens
These mittens knit with the face of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Superman symbol make me smile. They’re designed by Knittinglotta and say “nobody is going to break us” on the palm of one mitten and “I need ammunition … Read More ...
Floatside Top Knitting Pattern
I love the look of the floats on the wrong side of a stranded knitting pattern. I once bought a sweater that was meant to be worn with the floats out, and while I always thought I should knit something … Read More ...
Sunflower Mittens Knitting Pattern
This pretty pattern from Code of Mittens is an easy way to show your support for Ukrainian refugees.
The Sunflower Mittens knitting pattern features colorwork sunflowers around the wrist. Three colors are used in addition the main color.
Code of … Read More ...
Slava Ukraini Sweater Knitting Pattern
This gorgeous sweater was designed with helping the Ukrainian people in mind.
The Slava Ukraini sweater from Zanete Knits features blue and yellow colorwork inspired by Ukrainian embroidery and traditional costumes.
Zanete was born in Latvia and now lives in … Read More ...
Fair Isle Eggs to Knit for Easter
Instead of dyeing eggs this year, why not knit your own? Knitting Easter eggs is a great way to use little leftover bits of yarn, and you can make them in different sizes easily by using different weights of … Read More ...
Book Review – Big Book of Baby Knits
Big Book of Baby Knits is the only baby knitting book you’ll ever need, with 56 gorgeous designs ranging in difficulty, so there’s something for everyone, no matter their skill level!
Projects may be completed fast thanks to clear directions, … Read More ...
Knit a Turning Red Toque Inspired by the Movie
Have you seen Turning Red yet? It’s a super sweet movie about growing up and many of the changes that come with that. The main character is Chinese Canadian, and she wears a red hat covered with maple leaves because … Read More ...
More Patterns to Support Ukraine
Here’s another way you can help knitters who are helping Ukraine: Tanis Knits noted on Instagram that through the end of April 2022, all the income from sales of two of her patterns (these are Ravelry links) — the Ahoy … Read More ...
Mitten Knitting Pattern for Ukraine
The Olga and Alexey Mittens from Kristin Drysdale is a colorwork design worked in yellow, blue and white. The designs in the colorwork are inspired by Ukrainian embrodiery and each has meaning, she says.
… Read More ...In this design, the square represents
Book Review – Botanical Knits 2
From the cables of a heavy sweater coat to the delicate stitches of a lace shawl, the essence of plant life is worked into each of the 4 sweaters and 8 accessories included in this book. You can purchase this … Read More ...
Knit a Modern Mudcloth Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Modern Mudcloth Sweater from Chinua “Chin” Matthews is such a work of art. Inspired by the mud cloth traditionally made by the Malian people, the sweater features allover colorwork in black and white, which are common colors found in … Read More ...