If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.
His brown Fair … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.
His brown Fair … Read More ...
January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More ...
My daughter is really missing her dance classes in covid times (she used to take it at school and they aren’t offering it this year) but I think she might love some dance-inspired socks to remind her of her love … Read More ...
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More ...
When you have a little one it’s important to get out of the house for walks and adventures even when it’s cool outside, so having good warm blankets for the stroller and car seat are essential.
The Heart O’ Mine … Read More ...
I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More ...
This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.
What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More ...
It seems like lots of people are having babies lately, whether because they’ve been home all this time or just coincidentally. Even if you don’t know a lot of people who need gifts for new little ones, it’s always good … Read More ...
Knit up this beautiful Heart Motif Blanket by Sarah Murray in Deramores Studio Aran. This pliable yarn is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology and is ideal for both knitting and crocheting. This great … Read More ...
Brioche knitting is a lot of fun, but there is a lot to learn in terms of techniques. The language of brioche can be confusing and sometimes you don’t want to dive into a complex project when you aren’t comfortable … Read More ...
Snowflakes are a lovely graphic element for all sorts of projects, and this Graphic Snowflake sweater knitting pattern from Patons is a great one if you like the look of a classic knit snowflake.
The pattern is available in six … Read More ...
This pattern is full of colour and is perfect for beginners! Wendy Kippax has created this roundabout blanket using the yarn Deramores Studio Baby Soft DK which is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology.… Read More ...
This time of year I start thinking about all the selfish, cozy knitting. I just want to make myself fuzzy socks and sweaters and wear them while I’m knitting other things for myself while snuggling under a knit blanket.
This … Read More ...
Nancy Ricci has launched an impromptu knitalong of her Vanessa headband in remembrance of Pearl Chin, the owner of Knitty City in New York and community builder extraordinaire.
The intent is also to support Knitty City by encouraging people … Read More ...
Since I shared a pattern for a tiny knit sweater Christmas ornament yesterday, why not a tiny mitten ornament today?
The Mitten Ornament by Jared Flood is really cute, with a tiny cable running up the middle. This might be … Read More ...