In these weird times its easy to feel separated from family, friends and community. As knitwear designer Joji Locatelli has sheltered in Argentina, she’s been thinking about how we are all connected in the sense of coming together to care … Read More ...
Just Right Mitts from the Goldilocks Zone
These days I’m a little obsessed with checking out the new and trending projects on Ravelry. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I’ve been stuck in deadline knitting mode for so long that I just want to be able … Read More ...
Knit a Basket Full of Eggs
Now that we’ve covered Easter bunnies and chicks, why not knit up some eggs, too?
Little Red Window has a cute collection of Easter egg knitting patterns. Some of them are solid, some have little bands of Fair Isle. … Read More ...
Book Review: The Mitten Handbook
A long time ago, when I was writing the knitting website for About.com, someone asked me about all the different ways to knit thumbs on mittens.
I didn’t have a comprehensive list at the time, and didn’t know if there … Read More ...
Get a Deal on a Pattern for a Gift with the Indie Designers Giftalong
One of my favorite knitting related events of the year is the Indie Designers Giftalong on Ravelry. While it technically is a knitalong complete with prizes and crafty fun, I’m in it for the pattern sales.
Many independent designers have … Read More ...
Book Review- Awesome Knits for Guys and Chicks
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Christmas Knitting Pattern – Fair Isle Snowflake Ornament
This Christmas knitting pattern is for a Fair Isle Christmas ornament. You can see the full pattern over at Lionbrand. Make sure to check out some of their other Christmas patterns whilst you are there. If you are open to … Read More ...
Practice Your Colorwork with this Pretty Pillow
I love Fair Isle designs but I’m also pretty lazy so I don’t knit them very often.
But the Winter Pillow from Knit Picks just might cause me to change my mind.
This pretty allover colorwork pattern is worked in … Read More ...
Stitch a Hat Like Team USA
Watching the Olympics gives us lots of time for knitting (there’s even knitting happening at the Olympics, which is pretty awesome), and some of that knitting might be related to whatever country we’re supporting in the games.
A couple … Read More ...
Get Your Christmas Knitting Started with Red Heart
I’m still in a bit of denial about how soon the holidays will be here, but if you are more of a planner than I am (and you should be!), you might be interested to know about Red Heart’s 12 … Read More ...
Learn What to Do with All those Great Gradients
Gradient yarns are having a moment, and with good reason. People love the ease of being able to work from one ball of yarn and have amazing color changes appear before their eyes, or using mini skeins in a range … Read More ...
Learn How to Add a Vintage Touch to Your Knit Wardrobe
Ane is the winner.
Lots of knitters love to use vintage knitting patterns or to work from patterns that are inspired by the patterns of the past. Vintage patterns tend to have less ease and more details and shaping than … Read More ...
Get a Grounding in Knitting with the Knitter’s Bible
Phyllis is the winner.
I’ve been at these knitting book giveaways for so long I regularly come across books that I’m sure I’ve given away before. The Knitter’s Bible by Claire Crompton is one of those, but you all are … Read More ...
Knit a Sheep Sweater for Your Little Princess
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has a knack for dressing her kiddos in adorable knits. Remember little George in his soldier boy vest?
The royal family recently released a photo of Princess Charlotte in an adorable yellow cardigan bedecked … Read More ...
Want to Knit Some Cool Socks? This Book Could be Yours
Martha is getting this one.
The book Knitted Socks by Anna Tillman has been on my shelf for a long time. Nearly 10 years, it turns out. So long, in fact, that I have gone through several bouts of being … Read More ...