I am feeling a serious need to knit some pumpkins. Like, a lot of pumpkins. I kind of want to cover my whole mantel with knit pumpkins.
Maybe even my porch.
Never mind that I don’t really have time for … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall with the One Evening Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
Now that fall is officially here in the northern part of the world (even where it doesn’t quite feel like it) it’s time to get serious about knitting for the cool weather to come.
It’s always a good idea to … Read More ...
A Warm Wrap to Knit for Winter
There’s a big temptation when the weather starts getting a little cool to jump headlong into winter knitting projects, skipping the transitional season altogether.
If you’re looking ahead to knitting for the really cold season, check out the Flurries in … Read More ...
A Sweet Baby Poncho to Knit
I’m not much of a poncho person for myself, but I do love ponchos on small people. I knit my daughter one when she was a toddler and I just loved it, and I feel the same about Gina Michele’s … Read More ...
Knit Crew Socks for Summer and Beyond
I love crew-style socks. I had some hiking socks once that were striped like crew socks and I have long wanted to make a knit version.
The Summer Camp Socks from Kniterella are really similar to those socks of my … Read More ...
A Faded Lace Top for the Changing of the Seasons
This time of year is hard for a knitter. Now that it’s at least unofficially and nearly actually fall, we want to knit all the warm, cozy sweaters and fall and winter accessories.
But the weather might not quite have … Read More ...
The Perfect Shawl for Hanging onto Summer
As much as I am kind of ready for fall (and fall knitting!), there is a part of me that wants to hang onto the warm, long days of summer.
If you’re looking for one last summer-inspired knitting project to … Read More ...
Latvian Braids Shine in This Fun Hat
First off, how did I make it to August without knowing that Kelbourne Woolens was doing a year of hats series? So great! You can check out all the patterns and purchase kits to make them from the link above.… Read More ...
A Puzzler of a Blanket that’s Easy to Knit
The Easy Puzzle Blanket from Purl Soho is a charming stash-buster that looks harder than it is. It starts with a triangle, and stitches are picked up along the sides of the shapes as you build on them in different … Read More ...
A Slouchy Cardigan for Fall
Yesterday I mentioned that I’m already into fall knitting, and if you’re in the same camp, today’s pattern is for you.
The Uptown Cardigan from All about Ami is a long, slouchy, boxy cardigan that is perfect for wearing all … Read More ...
Fade into Summer with this Fun Knit Top
Faded patterns are all the rage in the knitting world these days, and the Patons Fade to Summer Top is a simple way to try the trend without buying a ton of yarn.
The pattern, designed by Anne Weil … Read More ...
Bring the Colors of the Beach to Your Next Blanket
Once the kids go back to school it suddenly feels like fall is right around the corner and we need to do all we can to hang onto summer just a little bit more.
Nothing says summer to me like … Read More ...
Knit a Sloth, Because, Why Not?
Sloths have been taking over the crafting world for a while, so why not knit a sloth for a sloth-loving friend?
This knit sloth from Yarnspirations is worked in the round and is super cute knit in cotton yarn.… Read More ...
A Fun Scarf to Knit for Summer
While the color of this fun knit scarf is all summer, it’s a great piece to use through the seasons as well. The Turquoise Scarf from Knitting Cottage features a main piece that tapers at the ends.
Stitches are picked … Read More ...
Aircon Scarf : An Easy Knitted Scarf
You might not think of summer as being a time for scarves, but if you’re in a battle with air conditioning (which I am pretty much all the time) a scarf for summer isn’t a bad idea.