I’ve taken a bit of a break from knitting to crochet a little scarf/shawl that might be just the thing for cool summer evenings or places with too much air conditioning (read: just about everywhere in the American south).
A … Read More ...
Stitch a Super-Quick Sweater for Summer
Last summer I started knitting a boxy sweater for myself out of bamboo yarn that I imagine will be a great summer sweater if I ever finish it. I imagine slipping it on during beach vacations for walks down by … Read More ...
Gifts to Knit for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up soon, and if you want to knit something sweet for a dad in your life, now’s the time to start!
I have collected some great patterns for Father’s Day in previous years, but here are … Read More ...
Loop Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
Hello, again, and welcome to this month’s installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop!
This week I’m bringing you a fun technique that makes a super scrubby (and stash busting) dishcloth or washcloth, but it’s a stitch pattern you might … Read More ...
The Simplest Triangle Shawl Ever
It could be because I have two out-of-town trips in less than a month, or just because it’s almost summer and I don’t have any brain waves left to think about knitting, but I really want to be knitting something … Read More ...
Knit a Soap Pouch with Scrubby Yarn
You know I’ve been knitting a lot of washcloths lately for the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop (and I’ll have a new on for you next week!) but what I really want to do is knit something with Scrubby.
This is … Read More ...
Time for Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting
To be honest I was just working on a long-sleeved wool sweater the other day, because being cold knows no season for me, but for people who are a little better at regulating their temperature, some short-sleeved knit garments might … Read More ...
Try Something New: Dyeing Yarn with Natural Colors
I don’t know why springtime always makes me want to dye yarn. Maybe it’s because it’s so fun to dye yarn with leftover Easter egg dye, or dandelions, or strawberries.
So when I saw this article on … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy to Make Any Drink a Unicorn
After the Unicorn Frappuccino took over the world a few weeks ago, you might be feeling like your regular beverage just doesn’t have enough sparkle.
Never fear, Studio Knit has got you — or your drink, anyway — covered with … Read More ...
Stitch Some Simple Worsted Weight Socks
One thing that keeps some people from knitting socks is that they seem like a project that will take forever, with tiny yarn and teensy needles, and you have to make two of them?
If you’d like to try out … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Ribbed Blanket with Your Arms
Arm knitting was a huge (ha!) trend last year, and it hasn’t really gone away. It’s a great way to make a big project fast, and it’s a way to get the look of knitting without actually knowing how to … Read More ...
Knit a Sheep Sweater for Your Little Princess
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has a knack for dressing her kiddos in adorable knits. Remember little George in his soldier boy vest?
The royal family recently released a photo of Princess Charlotte in an adorable yellow cardigan bedecked … Read More ...
Vine Lace Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.
Vine Lace looks … Read More ...
Kids Can Knit Their Own Friendship Bracelets
Making friendship bracelets is a phase that I really hope still happens for kids (I still have the bracelet the first boy I ever had a crush on made for me!). There are a lot of different kinds of bracelets … Read More ...
Projects to Knit for Mother’s Day
In America Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so if you’re planning to knit something for a special mom in your life, you probably should get cracking!
In years past I’ve shared ideas for knitting fingerless gloves (plus my … Read More ...