When holidays roll around, people who like to craft like to craft all sorts of different holiday related things. It’s fun to have a whole homemade ensemble and homemade decorations when you greet trick or treaters at the door.
Why … Read More ...
Marshmallow Mug Halloween Hats to Knit
I’ll admit that before I came upon this knitting pattern I didn’t know that marshmallow mugs
were a thing, but apparently they are, and they are extra cute as a home decor item if you put little hats on them.… Read More ...
Papa Spooky Cowl Knitting Pattern
If you like your Halloween knits a little more subtle than pumpkins and ghosts, check out the Papa Spooky Cowl from Shauna Caffrey.
This spooky knit uses stranded knitting to produce skulls and curlicues. It’s worked in the round from … Read More ...
A Ghostly Hat Knitting Pattern
This knit hat covered with ghosts makes me smile for two different reasons. First, it’s really cute, and second, it’s called the Odd Soul Hat, which makes me smile because there’s a restaurant where I live called the Odd Soul.… Read More ...
A Fuzzy Vest to Get Ready for Fall
I am a little obsessed with knit vests. They are just so cute, and way faster than a full sweater (see you later, sleeve island!) and they are the perfect thing for layering. Over a T-shirt or dress, under a … Read More ...
Sweet Marigold Sweater for Kids Knitting Pattern
Every year I try to knit my daughter a sweater for school. She doesn’t love sweaters as much as I do (and right now isn’t growing all that fast) so I’m not sure I’ll do one this year, but whenever … Read More ...
Clove Socks are Perfect for Yoga and Dance
I’ve never actually knit a pair of socks without toes or a heel, but I know they are great for people who do activities like yoga, Pilates and dance who might want a little warmth for their feet but still … Read More ...
Knit a Tiny Tom Daley and His Gold Medal
The other day I told you about Tom Daley, the knitting Olympic gold medalist who knit a cozy for his medal and has been spotted in the stands knitting an Olympic sweater (and a dog sweater, too).
Now you … Read More ...
Juniper Moose Knitting Pattern
I have a friend who is obsessed with moose. She has stuffed moose and moose printed items all over the place and whenever a video about a moose makes the rounds on social, she’s sure to get tagged in it … Read More ...
Pretty Plaid Knitting Patterns
When I was in high school, I had a red and black plaid wool sweater. It was itchy, but it was super warm and I loved it and some day I will knit a version with nice wool so that … Read More ...
A Lightweight Sweater to Knit for Cooler Days
The Dryades sweater, designed by Irina Poludnenko, is a sweet little circular yoke designed with eyelets for extra cuteness and ventilation.
The project is worked in lightweight yarn, so it is great for days when it might be warm part … Read More ...
Blocky Yoke Gives Summer Cardigan a Fun Twist
There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.
Weld from … Read More ...
Knit Sweet Socks with a Pom-Pom Flourish
If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.
That’s what the Hop, … Read More ...
Knit a Bunny Blanket for a Kid to Wear
The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.
I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More ...
Make Your Own Simple Summer Knit Top
I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.
The Plain Summer V Top … Read More ...