I am always struck with an urge to knit socks this time of year, and there’s no reason such socks can’t be seasonal as well.
These socks from Stitches and Marginalia are called Christmas socks, but they are really just … Read More ...
Cute Toys to Knit for Christmas
Knitting designer Rebecca Danger is known for her fun toys, and years ago she did a collection for Knit Picks that includes an elf, a snowman and couple of monsters perfect for decking your halls or giving to a kiddo … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Lake Effect Baby Afghan
This baby afghan is rather geometrical with its strong stripes, but it has a fun masculine feel to it, making it perfect for boys gender-neutral designs. This pattern is free and can be downloaded here. Obviously, if you changed the … Read More ...
Woven Stars to Knit for the Holidays
There’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to decorate the house in handmade things. Maybe it’s remembering the handmade ornaments of my past, or just that everything should be covered in yarn in the winter.
I’m going … Read More ...
Lamplighter Socks Knitting Pattern
This time of year there are a lot of celebrations that have to do with light, so maybe it’s a good time to knit some socks with lamps on them?
The Lamplighter Socks from Fleur & Ink Knit Co. are … Read More ...
Mitts to Knit for the Whole Family
One year I decided I wanted to knit everyone (all the women, anyway) in the family fingerless gloves. I think I knit them for my daughter’s teachers, too. There were mitts everywhere, all the time.
I love fingerless mitts because … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Baby Lounge Pants
These lounge pants should come in my size, in fact I thought that they should so much I went on the hunt for a knitted lounge pant pattern for an adult and this is what I came up with ______ … Read More ...
Knit a Striking Chevron Throw for Your Place
I feel like we’re all going to be staying home this winter even more than normal, and that feeling makes me want to jazz up my space with some new knits and other projects.
I love this Heirloom Chevron Throw … Read More ...
Snow Day Stocking Knitting Pattern
It’s the time of year when people start thinking about knitting Christmas stockings, and this is a great one to knit in a flash that you can easily make in different colors for each family member or to use up … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Kaari Tunic
Knit up this wonderful tunic that has been designed by Sari Nordlund. This pattern uses the yarn Novita Wool Cotton which contains 55% mulesing-free merino wool and 45% cotton. Because of its fibre content, this yarn is both pleasurable and … Read More ...
Candy Stripe Socks are a Fun Holiday Knit
Striped socks are a lot of fun to knit and to wear, and you can get a jump on knitting for yourself or for holiday gifting with the super cute Fireside Socks from Yarnspirations.
The socks are worked in … Read More ...
Knit a Hat for Voting
OK, it’s a little late to knit a hat for voting in this year’s elections in America, but maybe while you’re waiting for election results you can stitch something up for next time?
The Vote Beanie from Wildwood Designs ME … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Toddler Tied Headband
Knit a Fun Sideways Scarf for Easy Warmth
There’s something nice about having a simple scarf knitting pattern on the needles. Ripton from Berroco is a super simple pattern that doesn’t look as easy as it is.
The almost plaid-like texture is produced by working Garter Stitch sideways … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Knit up this festive Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Ruth Dorrington in Deramores Studio DK, just in time for the start of December. Keep the whole family waiting day by day with anticipation to reveal their own little treat in … Read More ...