There are lots of patterns for knit hearts out there (I’ve even published a few, and might yet have one more in mind this season), but I loved this little knit heart applique from Red Heart for its playful presentation … Read More ...
Stitch Simple Vertical Stripes in this Fun Hat Pattern
Stranded knitting can be a little intimidating to knitters who haven’t tried it before, but I promise it is really simple. You just work a stitch or several in one color, then one or several in another, leaving the other … Read More ...
This Mesh Cowl is the Perfect Knit for Spring
Are you done with winter by now? And winter knits?
If you just can’t stand the idea of knitting more heavy wool or bulky projects, I have just the thing for you.
Or more to the point, Kiku Corner does.… Read More ...
A Super Bulky Scarf that Knits up Super Fast
There’s something to be said for quick knits pretty much all the time, but in this season when it doesn’t feel like winter is ever going to end (but we know that it really will pretty soon) it’s a great … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Sweater and You’ll be Warm in No Time
We’re having a bit of warm weather right now where I live, but it’s pretty certain we’ll have more winter weather before the season is over. And of course if you live somewhere with a solid winter season, there’s still … Read More ...
Knit Chunky Slippers to Keep Your Feet Warm
I just finished crocheting a really fun and super cozy pair of slipper boots (the Sierra slippers from Make & Do Crew), and I may be kind of obsessed.
I mean, knit socks are great, but pairing them with knit … Read More ...
A Pretty Cabled Hat for Your Messy Bun
Last winter there was kind of a fad related to messy bun hats or ponytail hats. These are like regular hats, but you don’t decrease such that you can close up the top of the hat. Instead, you finish it … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy Vest in Waffle Stitch
Do you follow any yarn companies or other knitting-related sites on social media? (I hope you’re following Craft Gossip at least!)
I love to follow some of my favorite companies because they often share free patterns and new patterns and … Read More ...
Easy Fingerless Gloves, Because it’s Cold Out There (and in Here)
I’m a huge fan of fingerless gloves because my hands are cold pretty much all the time. I’m actually working on a pattern for a pair that I’ll share with you as soon as it is done.
In the meantime, … Read More ...
One Inspiration Deserves Another
A knitting-related page I follow on Facebook recently shared a link to the Big Herringbone Cowl from Purl Soho.
It’s an oldish pattern, but it is lovely and squishy and bulky and I was definitely drawn to it in my … Read More ...
Check out This Gorgeous Free Pattern Collection from Rowan
I love Rowan yarns and a lot of their designers really inspire me with their classic, colorful designs.
So it doesn’t surprise me that I want to knit just about everything in this collection of patterns for Rowan Camello yarn.… Read More ...
How About a Hood?
I’m a big fan of cowls over scarves because it feels like more of the fabric is up around your face where you need it, but a knit hood might be an even better idea.
This hood, call Friend of … Read More ...
It’s Cold Out There — Knit a Scarf!
I don’t know how it is where you live, but in most of America right now, it’s pretty darn cold. Even here in the south it’s not supposed to get above freezing all week, so it’s time for those quick … Read More ...
Bust Your Stash in the New Year
One of my perpetual New Year’s resolutions has to do with winnowing down my yarn stash, both through getting rid of things that I don’t love or can’t imagine actually using, and through actually knitting with the yarn that I … Read More ...
The Reason No One Else Got Anything Knit for Christmas
I have been working all fall and as much of winter as we’ve had so far mostly on one gigantic project.
Months ago my daughter and I were at the craft store and she picked a few giant skeins of … Read More ...