Patterns, projects and techniques
Back in 2020, Taylor Swift delighted music fans and knitwear lovers alike with her album folklore, which has a song called “Cardigan,” the music video of which features that article of clothing.
She also sold cardigans like the one in … Read More ...
Earlier this year I designed a beginner’s sampler scarf knitting pattern that I thought would be a perfect first project for new knitters. It includes casting on, knitting, purling, changing between knit and purl in the same row, binding off, … Read More ...
A basic triangle shawl is a great project to have in your arsenal. If you’ve never done shaping before, you’ll get a lot of practice with increases (in this case, yarn overs). And once you understand how knitting a triangle … Read More ...
Over the holidays I started getting into using my circular knitting machine more, and though I would never give up on knitting and crocheting with real needles and hooks, I’ve got to say it’s a lot of fun for quick … Read More ...
The only problem with going on adventures in time and space is that sometimes you get a little chilly. If you find yourself needing a little extra warmth while you wander the universe, you might need to knit yourself a … Read More ...
This was meant to be an April Fool’s Day joke, but it’s just like knitters to take something funny and make it into a reality.
I’ve told you before about Jamie Lomax’s doodle cowls and other projects (see also: arctic … Read More ...
I will admit from the beginning here that this is the sort of knitting pattern only a few people are probably actually going to want to knit. But we can still admire the coolness of other people’s projects, the work … Read More ...
I have recently gained a great affection for the knitting stitch known as fisherman’s rib. It’s sort of like brioche, but it’s easier to knit, and make sit super squishy, warm, non-curling fabric that is great for all sorts of … Read More ...
I guess I’ve got food-related knitting on the brain lately! After sharing the pretzel and macaron pillows the other day, here’s another fun food knitting project for you.
Play with your food and then set the table with it, with … Read More ...
I have long considered myself to be not a poncho person. Other than making one for my daughter when she was really young, I don’t think I’ve ever knit one, because I don’t know if it’s a style I would … Read More ...
Sometimes I feel like crochet beats knitting in terms of whimsy. I know there are plenty of fun and funky knitting patterns with all sorts of subjects, but it just feels like there are so many more options for fun … Read More ...
There are a lot of patterns that I knit back when I wrote for About.com (does anyone even remember About.com?) that either can’t be found any more or can’t be found without a lot of digging through the Internet Archive.… Read More ...
I have knit a lot of sweaters through the years, and there are some that are decidedly in heavier rotation than others. You’d think it might be the fancy ones, the ones that were a lot of work, maybe even … Read More ...
I don’t really feel like I should need to write any words on this post for you to want to make this adorable hat for a baby in your life.
Or maybe not even a baby. A toddler or a … Read More ...
One of the easiest ways to use a bunch of yarn, whether you’re getting rid of stash or just want to make a big project, is by knitting a blanket. Adding stripes is an easy way to use lots of … Read More ...