If you’re still looking for a quick holiday knitting project, or just something to keep your own ears warm (and I know I’ve been craving a nice wide headband worked in some Blue-faced Leicester I bought over the weekend!), look … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Squishy, Sentimental Scarf
This is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite … Read More ...
Welcome Winter with Knitty
It’s new Knitty day! The winter issue is full of delights you’ll want to snuggle up with, not the least of which is the Hibernate Blanket that graces the “cover” of the issue. This giant intarsia snowflake blanket is worked … Read More ...
A Duo of Easy Knit Shawls
If you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently. 
The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Adorable Pine Trees with Cork Bases
If you’re still looking for a few cute ways to spruce up your house for the holidays, I’ve got you covered. Keep checking back this week for quick gift ideas, holiday decor, a fun giveaway or two and probably some … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Tiny Sweater Christmas Ornament
Clearly I have a thing for holiday decor that looks like clothes, because here’s another one!
This tiny Christmas sweater ornament from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is especially cute because it’s worked in one piece, meaning it will knit … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Reindeer Tracks Cowl
I have a pretty long-running obsession with projects that use slipped stitches with the yarn in front so that the extra yarn becomes a decorative feature in the project. I knit a baby blanket this way that’s still one of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Easy Knit Christmas or Hanukkah Stars
Knitting a star may seem like a rather intimidating project, but it’s not really that difficult once you see how it’s done. And the results are really cute to use for ornaments on the tree, to decorate gift bags or … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Wee Elf Hats!
I love that knitter Woolly Wormhead refers to this pattern as “a chatty recipe,” because it’s the sort of thing you can make with whatever yarn and needles you have around and it will still make a really cute little … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More ...
Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design
Now that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Liberty Wool Socks
This time of year just begs for knitting socks, whether you’re making them to warm your own toes or those of someone you love as a holiday gift.
It’s even better when the weather is cold and gloomy if you … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Convertible Cowl/Scarf
I’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knitted Owl Holiday Ornament
A couple of weeks ago there was a boutique show where I live, in which lots of small crafty companies showed off their wares in the hope that people would buy them for holiday gifts. I didn’t get to go … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Ruffle Scarf with Tutorial Help
I’m sure you’ve seen the explosion of novelty yarns in the stores the past couple of years, and one genre of these yarns that is a lot of fun is the ruffle yarn. Red Heart’s Boutique Sashay yarn is … Read More ...