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 ...
Textured Knitting Adds Depth to this Hat/Cowl Duo
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Kaari Tunic
Knit up this wonderful tunic that has been designed by Sari Nordlund. This pattern uses the yarn Novita Wool Cotton which contains 55% mulesing-free merino wool and 45% cotton. Because of its fibre content, this yarn is both pleasurable and … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Pumpkin, Halloween, tea cosy pattern
An easy beginner knitting pattern for a Halloween tea cosy. Or take the spiders off and make a Fall themed Tea cozy. The pattern has Row by Row instructions for 2 sizes of cosy, a standard 6 cup pot and … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Wrap in Patons Merino
To give you that extra layer of warmth without the feeling and weight of bulky yarn. This knitted wrap pattern is perfect for accessories on a chill day while keeping you cosy. Patons Merino Extrafine DK is 100% wool … Read More ...
40 Portable Knit Projects
Are you a fan of small-skein projects? Do you love finding new ways to use up those leftover yarn skeins from long-finished projects or impulse buys? Look no further than this creative collection of 40+ portable knitting projects!
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How About Some More Knit Pumpkins?
I have a knit pumpkin problem this year. It’s probably a good thing I don’t have that much orange yarn in my house (though of course you can knit pumpkins in a multitude of colors) or every surface would be … Read More ...
New Pattern Alert: Boxley Scarf
I haven’t designed anything in a long time. Life got busy and I was having a good time knitting other people’s designs. There’s so much great stuff out there and it’s really nice to have all the thinking done for … Read More ...
A Fun Textured Project to Keep a Kiddo Warm
I love knitting little projects for kids. In my experience, my daughter tends to be more willing to wear something warm if she knows I made it just for her in a color and stitch pattern she approved.
I think … Read More ...
A Little Colorwork for Fall
I don’t know why I think of colorwork as being especially appropriate in fall and winter. I guess it’s because stranded colorwork makes extra-thick and extra-warm fabric. (Though this pattern is actually mosaic knitting, which is just one color per … Read More ...
Seed Stitch Pumpkins to Knit
I am feeling a serious need to knit some pumpkins. Like, a lot of pumpkins. I kind of want to cover my whole mantel with knit pumpkins.
Maybe even my porch.
Never mind that I don’t really have time for … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall with the One Evening Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
Now that fall is officially here in the northern part of the world (even where it doesn’t quite feel like it) it’s time to get serious about knitting for the cool weather to come.
It’s always a good idea to … Read More ...
Welcome Fall with a Knit Pumpkin
This time of year it seems like crafted pumpkins are everywhere, so of course we knitters have some versions of this fun fall craft as well.
I shared a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns a couple of years ago, and … Read More ...
A Faded Lace Top for the Changing of the Seasons
This time of year is hard for a knitter. Now that it’s at least unofficially and nearly actually fall, we want to knit all the warm, cozy sweaters and fall and winter accessories.
But the weather might not quite have … Read More ...
A Quick Cropped Sweater for Fall
I missed the Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak when it came out back in March, but it’s a great sweater for fall knitting.
This time of year I want something quick that can be off my needles and ready for … Read More ...