With all the mask making that is going on (side note: I’m involved with a group called Masks Now, which is working to meet requests for cloth masks from across the country) people are looking for different ways to … Read More ...
Scrap Bin Scrunchies
Theyrrrrrr’e baaaaack. The 80’s-90’s hair essential, the scrunchie, seems to have made its way back into pop-fashion culture. Since we’re all at home with pandemic hair, that can likely use a little wrangling, this seems as good of a time … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Daisy the Cavapoochon
This Realistic dog Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free. This free pattern can be grabbed here.… Read More ...
Over 12 Single Skein Projects for Worsted Weight Yarn
Are you tired of staring at the single skeins of worsted weight yarn in your stash, wondering what to do with them? Look no further! This article presents over 12 single skein projects that are perfect for worsted or medium … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Mesh Sweater by Sisko Sälpäkivi
Coming in a choice of two colour this girls knitted mesh sweater dress designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi is a fun addition to their wardrobe. Crafted in Novita Baby Merino, a soft 4 ply yarn. The soft and delicate … Read More ...
Another Sweet Baby Yoda to Knit
We’ve shared a few Baby Yoda knitting patterns since The Mandalorian came out, and I just came across another one that is really cute.
Kim Konen’s Baby Yoda pattern is about 6.5 inches tall and used a medium-weight cotton yarn… Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Rainbow Window Decoration
This Rainbow Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free.
Rainbows have become a symbol of hope during isolation … Read More ...
These Simple Knit Socks Ara a Step Up from Plain
Socks are a great project to have on the go all the time, but I think in these times we could all use the simplicity of a pattern that mostly just goes around and around.
But rather than knit a … Read More ...
A Simple Chunky Garter Stitch Sweater
If you’re looking for a simple first sweater or a quick to knit project that will use what you have, check out the Social Sweater.
It’s a Garter Stitch cropped sweater worked flat with the back a little longer … Read More ...
10 Free Patterns to Use a Bit of Bulky Yarn
As we spend more time at home, many of us are looking for ways to use up our yarn stash and make the most of what we have. Bulky yarn is a great option for this because it knits up … Read More ...
Easy Rainbow Knitting Patterns
If you want to spread a little cheer to someone you can’t visit or to your neighborhood, why not knit a rainbow to put in a window? It’s a sweet gesture that reminds us that we are not alone in … Read More ...
Stay Safe and Calm with a Cozy Knit Snood
I love all the patterns that people are releasing to commemorate this time or just to give us something new and lovely to knit while we wait this out.
The Stay Safe snood is a giant cowl worked in a … Read More ...
Knit (Crochet or Sew) Ear Savers for Health Professionals
There’s been a surge in making homemade cloth masks for medical professionals and everyday people to wear to help slow the spread of the virus and protect workers who might not have other equipment to use.
But the elastic on … Read More ...
The Best Free Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
Lots of people around the world are putting teddy bears in their windows so that kids walking or driving through the neighborhood can “hunt” them.
If you want to give your teddy bear a handmade twist, I’ve collected some of … Read More ...
Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More ...