Bojagi is the Korean word for a square fabric wrapper, often used these days to wrap gifts. A typical fold in the fabric makes the tie look like a flower, and that is the inspiration for the lace motif that … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Stitch a Squishy Headband that Will Warm You All Winter
I am seeing twisted headbands everywhere this season, and while I haven’t knit one yet I’m thinking hard about it.
The Squishy Knit Headband from Red Heart uses their new Heat Wave yarn, which is actually supposed to be … Read More ...
Knit a Quick and Easy Ear Flap Hat
Ear flap hats are amazingly cute. I love them on little kids, but they look good on grownups, too, and they’re super practical because they warm even more of you than a regular hat does.
Gina Michele designed a cute … Read More ...
Get into Colorwork with this Bright Sweater
If you’re not a knitter who has done a lot of colorwork, the On Repeat pullover from Bernat might look more than a little intimidating.
But would you believe this is a pretty great project for someone new to … Read More ...
The Blanket You’ll Want to Live Under All Season
There’s an article from the Onion I see every year that’s headlined “Girlfriend to Stay Underneath Blanket for Next Five Months.”
I remember it, because it is me.
I put the extra blanket (that only goes on my side … Read More ...
Add a Jack o’Lantern to a Project for a Bit of Halloween Fun
Admittedly it might be a little late to knit a whole sweater for Halloween unless you’re working on it all the time, but I couldn’t resist sharing the jack o’lantern chart Heidi from Hands Occupied used when she knit her … Read More ...
Bring Some Color (Blocking) to Your Fall Wardrobe
I love Henley style shirts, but I have yet to knit a sweater in this style. Maybe it will move off my knitting bucket list this year.
The Henley-etta Chic Sweater from Red Heart Yarn is a good option for … Read More ...
Christmas Knitting Pattern – Festive Reindeer Stocking
This knitting pattern is for a Christmas stocking. This pattern shows you how to make a Festive Reindeer stocking. You can grab the free pattern from Lionbrand.
Looking for more Christmas themed Knitting patterns? Check out some of our favorite … Read More ...
The Little Hearts Cowl is a Great Gift Idea
If you’re starting to think about what you might want to knit for gifts this year, the Little Hearts Cowl from Knifty Knittings is a great option.
This bulky cowl is worked flat with single stitches worked in stranded colorwork… Read More ...
Christmas Knitting Pattern – Fair Isle Snowflake Ornament
This Christmas knitting pattern is for a Fair Isle Christmas ornament. You can see the full pattern over at Lionbrand. Make sure to check out some of their other Christmas patterns whilst you are there. If you are open … Read More ...
Knit a Mummy, Umm, Hat? for Halloween
I love knit Halloween costumes, or costumes that incorporate a bit of knitting into the design. (Though I’ve never made one for my daughter, she’s had plenty of handmade components in her costumes through the years.)
This knit mummy hat… Read More ...
Stitch a Puffy Sleeved Cardigan (Fade Optional)
Le Pouf is a super cute, simple cardigan with puffy sleeves designed by Beata Jezek of Hedgehog Fibers.
It’s made more interesting by holding two strands of yarn together and working a fade design (instead of striping you change one … Read More ...
Knit a Spiderweb Dishcloth for Halloween
I saw this one on Lee Meredith’s Instagram page and just had to share it.
She stitched up a spider web dishcloth, which is available at Knit Picks, and I think it would be super fun to make … Read More ...
Stitch a Fun Herringbone Lace Hat
It doesn’t really feel like it’s ever going to be fall where I live, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying to wear some of my knit accessories.
This Herringbone Lace Hat from Bromefields is a great choice for this … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Marlene Market Bag
This knitting pattern is for a Market bag, market bags are not only great for gifting they are great sellers at craft markets and fairs. Everyone is trying to get away from plastic bags and this cute pattern is a … Read More ...