Patterns, projects and techniques
Mosaic knitting is a really interesting and easy way to get a colorful pattern into your knitting projects.
If you’ve never tried it, check out this fun football mosaic scarf knitting pattern from Sarah Burton. It’s a free download from … Read More ...
There’s a chill in the air in the mornings (though it’s still plenty warm in the afternoon) these days where I live, and I’ve been finishing up things to keep me warm (a blanket, two sweaters, a pair of socks) … Read More ...
As soon as the weather starts getting a little cooler in the fall — which just happened this week in Arkansas! — I start to get the urge to cover the entire house in handknits. It’s never too early to … Read More ...
I love knitting I-cord because it’s just so simple. You don’t have to think about what you’re doing and you can see your little chain grow before your eyes.
It’s a great thing for newer knitters to make, too, or … Read More ...
I came across this fun article at All Free Knitting where they asked readers to share stories about knitting with things other than knitting needles. They came up with an impressive list of knitting needle alternatives, from chopsticks to … Read More ...
In continuing coverage of “soon it will be fall in the Northern Hemisphere,” I bring to you this pattern for classic legwarmers from My Poppet, who is from Australia, so go ahead and knit them for spring if you’re in … Read More ...
Here in Arkansas, the mornings are already starting to hold a little coolness that reminds us, even though it’s still plenty warm during the day, that fall will be here really soon.
Fall is my favorite, and I really want … Read More ...
When I saw the panda bear snuggle sack knitting pattern from Yarnspirations my first thought was I need one in my size.
Of course this project for kids could be upsized for an adult, or turned into a blanket rather … Read More ...
If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones and a knitter, then this roundup of 10 Game of Thrones knitting patterns is perfect for you. With the latest season now over, these patterns will give you … Read More ...
I know some people are still into Pokemon Go (though I have to admit I never played it) and with cool weather coming around again so (oh so soon!), it might be time to stitch a Pokemon Go hat to … Read More ...
It’s time again for my installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you’ve just joining us, several knitting bloggers have gotten together this year to present a new dishcloth/washcloth knitting pattern every week through the end of November. You … Read More ...
I know it’s probably too early for most people to be thinking about holiday knitting, but just in case you are — or if you know you’re going to be doing some — you’ll want to file away these adorable … Read More ...
I came across this pattern on Pinterest the other day and thought it was pretty cool so I wanted to share.
The vortex (six) dishcloth by Rebecca Hudson is sort of like a shifty log cabin block, combining picked up … Read More ...
It seems like all cats love yarn, and most of the cats I have known have been interested in trying to get in my lap while I knit. It’s not really safe to let kitties play with yarn, but we … Read More ...
I love a project with a good story, and I have to say, after this story, I feel a deeper kinship with Sandra from the Feminine Touch Designs.
She was cleaning up in her craft room and found an unfinished … Read More ...