These last-minute cowls from Churchmouse Yarns definitely fit the name.
The collection of three quick and easy patterns — each worked with bulky or super bulky yarn and size 17 US knitting needles — overs enough variety that you can … Read More ...
A Few Simple Sweaters for Gift Knitting
When it comes to gift knitting, sweaters can be a bit intimidating. But don’t let that stop you from creating a beautiful and thoughtful gift for someone special. There are plenty of simple sweater patterns out there that are perfect … Read More ...
Sweet, Simple Garter Stitch Gnomes
These little knit gnomes from Knitting and So On are so cute and pretty easy to put together, too.
Consider it a knit alternative to an elf on the shelf.
They’re worked in a wedge shape through the use of … Read More ...
Introducing 30(ish) Days of Gift Knitting
Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to really start thinking about the holidays, and I, for one, am completely unprepared.
I always decide at the last minute (aka, right about now) that I want to knit a bunch … Read More ...
Knit a Loop in Color-Changing Yarn
Sometimes it is hard to know what to do with really colorful yarns. What sort of stitch pattern can you use to show off the yarn without it being too fussy?
Life is Cozy has hit upon a great idea … Read More ...
Log Cabin Dishcloth – Free Knitting Pattern
We’ve just about made it to the end of the Knitted Kitchen blog hop. We’ve decided to take off the month of December because doesn’t everyone have enough to do in December?
I decided to make my last contribution the … Read More ...
Hygge Knitting Patterns to Keep You Cozy All Winter
You’ve probably heard the term hygge by now, which is a Danish term that encompasses the cozy, warm, welcoming feelings of home in the wintertime.
Right up a knitter’s alley, am I right?
All Free Knitting has a great collection … Read More ...
Get Your Christmas Knitting Started with Red Heart
I’m still in a bit of denial about how soon the holidays will be here, but if you are more of a planner than I am (and you should be!), you might be interested to know about Red Heart’s 12 … Read More ...
A Great Sweater Pattern for Practicing Colorwork
I saw the Mystique Yoked Pullover by Susan Mills in the Classic Elite newsletter recently and I knew I wanted to share it.
It’s a pretty design, a classic round-yoke cardigan, which is worked in one piece from the bottom … Read More ...
Check Out this Adorable Knit Princess Blanket
Mermaid tail blankets have been a thing for a while, but I’m starting to see more princess dress blankets out in the world, and this is a cute one.
Melody’s Makings has both knit and crocheted versions of her princess … Read More ...
Fun Zigzag Mitts to Knit
I love the story behind the Helgoland Mitts by Knitting and So on because they sound exactly like the way I design. She had the idea back in 2014, but between trying things out, setting them aside, knitting them and … Read More ...
Mitered Square Dishcloth Pattern
We’re nearing the end of our year of Knitted Kitchen projects (we all have enough to do in December, right?) so these last couple of projects from me are going to show off ways to use up scraps you might … Read More ...
Celebrate a Hogwarts Halloween with Marly Bird
We’ve just recently started reading the Harry Potter books with our daughter, who just turned 8. We’ve read the first two books and watched the first movie, and she was suitably impressed that I years ago knit a red and … Read More ...
A Super Sweet and Simple Bonnet for Baby
This website is in French, but I looked at the Google translation and it looks pretty understandable.
Even if it weren’t, you would want to see this adorable knit baby bonnet from Les Aventures des Petit Pois.
The hat is … Read More ...
In Case You’re Already Thinking about Holiday Knitting
I’m still pretty much in denial about how soon Halloween is, let alone the other holidays of fall and winter.
If you’re farther ahead of the game than I am, or you want to be, here’s a great chunky knit … Read More ...