I like cowls more than scarves because they tend to be smaller, faster projects and all the warmth of the garment goes right where you need it, around your neck and the opening of your coat.
Cowls are kind of … Read More ...
How to Twist Stitches on Purpose
Twisted stitches in knitting are usually a mistake caused by putting the needle into the stitch the wrong way (or dropping stitches off the needle and putting them back on twisted).
But sometimes we do actually want a twist in … Read More ...
Learn Brioche Stitch with this Easy Knit Cowl
Brioche stitch is one of those knitting techniques that looks hard — and does have a bit of a learning curve to it — but once you get the hang of it, it’s really easy.
It really only takes one … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Striped Vest
I love knitting layering pieces throughout the year either to wear inside when there’s too much air conditioning or to get ready for the season to come.
The Kauni Cascade Vest from Noble Knits is a simple Garter Stitch vest … Read More ...
How to Knit a Giant Cat Tube
I have a very old cat (he’s 16 and a half!) and he loves to get involved with knitting projects whenever possible. He’s not one for getting under the covers, though, so I’m not sure how he would feel about … Read More ...
Learn Knitwear Design from Aroha Knits
If you’ve wanted a chance to try your hand at knitwear design but you aren’t quite sure where to start, check out this free 10-day challenge from Aroha Knits.
Initiate Knitwear Design features daily challenges sent by email, live streams … Read More ...
Knit a Water Lily Washcloth
Washcloths and dishcloths and hotpads are really fun projects to knit, both because they are small and because they are a great way to try new techniques (also, having something you made that you can use every day is pretty … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Three-Strand Cable Braid Headband
I love the look of a simple cabled headband, and it’s a great way to learn how to knit cables if you’ve never done them before.
There are tons of knitting patterns out there for this sort of thing, but … Read More ...
Knit a Baby Hat with Style
I love knitting baby hats. They’re so quick and easy and you can do all sorts of techniques in them on a small scale. And babies look cute in anything, so you can make them a little more wild, colorful … Read More ...
Stitch a Shrug to Get Through Summer
I’m still sad about the eminent closing of Classic Elite Yarns, in part because they have always produced such great patterns to go with their yarns.
One of their recent patterns is Riptide, a cute little shrug worked … Read More ...
A Cardigan to Get Your Through the Seasons
While I’m still deep in thinking about summer knitting, Knitty has moved on to thinking early fall already.
Just days after summer’s official start I’m not ready to think about colorwork cowls, giant shawls or cozy hats, but … Read More ...
Tina Belcher Inspired Knit Hat
Knit hats are a really fun way to add your personality to your accessories or to make a costume that much cooler.
This hat is the perfect project for any Bob’s Burgers fan! It’s a simple project that can be … Read More ...
Knit a Cotton Kimono with Drop Stitch for Summer
summer drop stitch knit kimono
Drop stitch is such a fun and easy knitting technique that instantly makes a project more summery because it makes the knit fabric more breathable.
Mama in a Stitch has a great pattern for a … Read More ...
Simple Slippers to Knit for Women
It may be summer, but that doesn’t keep my feet from getting cold in the house from time to time (hello, air conditioning!).
Knit slippers are a great way to remedy that problem because they’re quick and easy to knit … Read More ...
A Lovely Roundup of Summer Tops to Knit
You all know by now my love for a good knit top for summer. I’m definitely going to get on knitting some for myself and my daughter soon (and it’s already feeling like deep summer where we live, so we’ll … Read More ...