For some reason we’ve been having a somewhat cool and really rainy August here in Arkansas, so as much as I want to hang onto the warm weather I’m also already thinking about fall and winter.
I love to do … Read More ...
Another Awesome Asymmetrical Shawl
I know I probably already have enough triangular and asymmetrical triangle shawls, but that doesn’t stop me from seeing patterns online and wanting to knit them. Maybe I need a different shawl for every week of shawl season? That would … Read More ...
Simple Cables Make a Sweet Effect on This Knit Baby Blanket
Baby blankets are a fun way to try out stitch patterns and techniques on a relatively small scale. If you’ve never done cables before, a baby blanket with a cabled stitch pattern is a great way to learn and get … Read More ...
This Lace Raglan Sweater is Great for All Seasons
I love simple sweater patterns, but it’s also nice when there’s a little something extra in there to keep you entertained as a knitter.
Aftensol from DROPS Design looks like a fun one because it’s a top-down raglan worked in … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Bag to Hold Your Knitting Stuff
I love knit bags, and particularly love to use knit (sometimes also felted or lined) bags to hold knitting projects.
The Easy Bag is a great choice for holding a knitting project in progress, or just about anything else.
The … Read More ...
Help Stomp Out Bullying with Blue Hats
Lion Brand Yarn has teamed up with STOMP Out Bullying (a national nonprofit aimed at changing the culture for kids to reduce bullying, cyberbulling and other forms of abuse) on a project that knitters and crocheters can support, called #HatNotHate… Read More ...
A Super Simple Scarf to Knit with Two Bold Yarns
I love combining different colorways of self-striping or variegated yarns in a project, because it makes the already fun colors even more interesting.
It’s a great way to use odd balls, too, especially if you have little bits of a … Read More ...
The Basics of Knitting a Baby Blanket
I love knitting baby blankets. It’s probably the baby thing I’ve knit the most of and designed the most of in my years as a knitter and designer.
I think they’re fun because they are so easy. You can use … Read More ...
Knitting Projects to Make Now for Gifting Later
It is unbelievable to me that summer is almost over, but as soon as school starts, thinking about the holidays begins.
At least that’s the way it should be if you’re a knitter (or any other type of crafter, I … Read More ...
Practice Mitered Squares with this Striking Knit Blanket
Mitered squares are a lot of fun to knit, and they’re really easy once you understand what to do.
Many mitered Garter Stitch squares come together in different shades of red, pink and cream (though of course you can change … Read More ...
Loosely Knit Garter Stitch is Magic in This Wrap
Garter Stitch is often overlooked as a pattern stitch for knitters who know basically any other knit stitches, but I love it for its simplicity and texture.
And when you knit Garter Stitch with small yarn on big needles, it … Read More ...
Knit a Kid’s Crayon Hat for Back to School
I’m a little bit in denial that in about two weeks I’m going to have a third grader! I haven’t really done anything to prepare for the upcoming school year (thank goodness for a school that buys all the supplies) … Read More ...
Start Knitting this Shawl Now for a Ton of Winter Warmth
I do love honesty in knitting patterns, and it made me laugh out loud to read that the Unconditional Love Shawl from Brome Fields took “lots of hours, I lost track.”
It is understandable because it’s such a big project. … Read More ...
Have Some Fun with Easy Bias Eyelet Knitting
These bias knit eyelet knitting patterns are as easy as lace knitting gets. The simple repeating patterns give you a nice, open look and feel that’s great for summer and beyond, and they teach you the basics you’ll need for … Read More ...
Knit a Gorgeous Dress with Panels of Lace
I knit a dress once, a long time ago. It’s a bulky, mostly Stockinette, cowl necked beauty I hardly ever wear (because it’s bulky wool so it’s really warm, even for me) but I do love it.
Knitting dresses seems … Read More ...