Everyone, it seems, has a strong opinion about candy corn. I think it’s disgusting and a waste of calories that could otherwise be consumed in chocolate.
But even I can see its graphic appeal, those bold stripes that are prefect … Read More ...
Get Ready for Football Season with this Great Mosaic Scarf
Mosaic knitting is a really interesting and easy way to get a colorful pattern into your knitting projects.
If you’ve never tried it, check out this fun football mosaic scarf knitting pattern from Sarah Burton. It’s a free download from … Read More ...
Time to Knit Some Leg Warmers
There’s a chill in the air in the mornings (though it’s still plenty warm in the afternoon) these days where I live, and I’ve been finishing up things to keep me warm (a blanket, two sweaters, a pair of socks) … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Table Runner, Perfect for Fall
As soon as the weather starts getting a little cooler in the fall — which just happened this week in Arkansas! — I start to get the urge to cover the entire house in handknits. It’s never too early to … Read More ...
Fancy Up a Simple I-Cord Necklace
I love knitting I-cord because it’s just so simple. You don’t have to think about what you’re doing and you can see your little chain grow before your eyes.
It’s a great thing for newer knitters to make, too, or … Read More ...
Would You Use Any of These Knitting Needle Alternatives?
I came across this fun article at All Free Knitting where they asked readers to share stories about knitting with things other than knitting needles. They came up with an impressive list of knitting needle alternatives, from chopsticks to … Read More ...
Knit Simple Legwarmers to, Well, Keep Your Legs Warm
In continuing coverage of “soon it will be fall in the Northern Hemisphere,” I bring to you this pattern for classic legwarmers from My Poppet, who is from Australia, so go ahead and knit them for spring if you’re in … Read More ...
Get Ready for Fall with a Quick-Knit Long Cardigan
Here in Arkansas, the mornings are already starting to hold a little coolness that reminds us, even though it’s still plenty warm during the day, that fall will be here really soon.
Fall is my favorite, and I really want … Read More ...
Stitch a Perfect Panda Snuggle Sack
When I saw the panda bear snuggle sack knitting pattern from Yarnspirations my first thought was I need one in my size.
Of course this project for kids could be upsized for an adult, or turned into a blanket rather … Read More ...
10 Game of Thrones Knitting Patterns
If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Game of Thrones and a knitter, then this roundup of 10 Game of Thrones knitting patterns is perfect for you. With the latest season now over, these patterns will give you … Read More ...
Knit a Pokemon Go Beanie Hat for Your Collector
I know some people are still into Pokemon Go (though I have to admit I never played it) and with cool weather coming around again so (oh so soon!), it might be time to stitch a Pokemon Go hat to … Read More ...
Chevron Cable Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time again for my installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you’ve just joining us, several knitting bloggers have gotten together this year to present a new dishcloth/washcloth knitting pattern every week through the end of November. You … Read More ...
Plan Ahead for Gift Knitting with These Printable Labels
I know it’s probably too early for most people to be thinking about holiday knitting, but just in case you are — or if you know you’re going to be doing some — you’ll want to file away these adorable … Read More ...
Stitch a Twisty Dishcloth
I came across this pattern on Pinterest the other day and thought it was pretty cool so I wanted to share.
The vortex (six) dishcloth by Rebecca Hudson is sort of like a shifty log cabin block, combining picked up … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Knit a Super Simple Cat Bed
It seems like all cats love yarn, and most of the cats I have known have been interested in trying to get in my lap while I knit. It’s not really safe to let kitties play with yarn, but … Read More ...