I don’t now and have never had a dog, but I know that dog people sometimes like to knit up sweaters and the like for their canine companions.
If you were going to knit a dog a sweater, this vibrant … Read More ...
A New Kind of Twin Set Knitting Pattern
I love to knit tank tops and short sleeved sweaters, but I’m cold most of the year so I don’t always wear those types of projects that much. But it would be great for me to knit a tank top … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet, Cozy Bear Baby Blanket
Baby knits are so much fun because it’s totally normal to add a fuzzy animal or sweet ears or something totally cute to an otherwise plain design.
The Bear-y Cozy Baby Blanket from Yarnspirations is a great example of this. … Read More ...
Get Ready for Spring Cleaning with this Simple Washcloth Knitting Pattern
Somehow cleaning is a little more fun when you have a nice cloth to do it with. And when you can say your knitting time is in the service of spring cleaning, that’s even better.
The Staying Home spa cloth … Read More ...
A Simple Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Baby blankets are one of my favorite things to knit for new little ones because it seems like they are always needed and used, and they don’t have to fit, since babies come in such a range of sizes.
Jay … Read More ...
Knit Bunny Pillow Pal
Bunnies are a great stuffed animal any time of year. I made a bunch of bunnies for my daughter’s teacher last year (two for the twin babies she was pregnant with and two for their twin sisters!) and they’re just … Read More ...
Trek Fans will Need to Knit These Starfleet Academy Socks
I don’t know exactly where I saw these awesome Starfleet Academy socks shared on the Internet recently (though it was somewhere on Facebook) but I am so glad I did.
StitchyDragon Creates says this is the second pair of Trek-inspired … Read More ...
Knit a Tiny Clover for Good Luck
Knit amigurumi is adorable no matter its size, but there’s something about tiny amigurumi (or as Anna Hrachovec calls it, mochimochi
) that is totally irresistible.
This tiny four-leaf clover knitting pattern makes a little bit of luck that’s about … Read More ...
3-D Shamrock Knitting Pattern
This time of year there’s clover everywhere, and clover and shamrocks (is there a difference?) are fun motifs for knitting and other crafts.
This 3-D knit shamrock from Inanna’s Knitting is really cute and a great way to practice some … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by Maori Weaving
The Whatu Shawl by Francoise Danoy is a lovely little triangle and a great project to throw over your shoulders as the weather starts to warm.
The design is inspired by weaving techniques used in the M?ori tradition. Danoy says … Read More ...
A Great Basic Sweater to Add to Your Wardrobe
Fancy colorwork and cabled sweaters are all well and good, but sometimes (most of the time for me) you really just want something simple you can knock out without too much trouble and wear with everything.
The Calliope sweater from … Read More ...
Easy Button-Front Vest Knitting Pattern
I have recently become kind of obsessed with knit vests. Maybe it’s because the warmer weather is finally creeping in after all the snow, or maybe it’s because of all the snow (I discovered I love piling on a vest … Read More ...
Moonstone Plaid Blanket Knitting Pattern
I guess spring is actually only a few weeks away by the calendar, but it definitely feels like winter isn’t done with us yet.
I’m still feeling the urge to knit sweaters and cozy socks, and while I don’t need … Read More ...
Easy Mug Rug Knitting Pattern
The other day I sewed a mug rug because we’ve been having tea in the afternoons while the weather has been cold, and it’s nice to have a special place for my cup (and, let’s admit it, a cookie).
But … Read More ...
Knit Along with Malabrigo: Temperance Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love Malabrigo yarns, and am actually knitting a project with one of them right now.
If you’ve been hoarding a few colors of Malabrigo Sock, or looking for a reason to buy some, you might want to check out … Read More ...