It can be difficult for knitters who need to knit larger sized garments to find projects that are sized to fit them and attractive. Lion Brand Yarn is trying to make that a little easier with the introduction of the … Read More ...
Great Knitting Ideas for Father’s Day
I’ll admit I almost never knit for my husband. He’s one of those guys who is warm all the time, I somehow think he wouldn’t enjoy knit socks and he only wears a scarf (one of mine) when he’s about … Read More ...
Knit a Fantasy Garden
I usually focus on knitting garments and other “useful” things, but it can be a lot of fun to make something that’s just pretty, too.
Kat from Just Crafty Enough did just that when she made her fantasy garden in … Read More ...
Make a Pair of Pint-Sized Scarves
Ruffle yarns just keep hanging on in popularity, and they’re great for kids who love frilly projects. I have one worked in a lace fabric yarn that my daughter just loves to play with.
Nanny Craft 4 U has a … Read More ...
A Bunch of Knit Bags to Hold Your Stuff
This collection of knit bags is perfect for carrying all of your summer essentials. Whether you’re heading to the library or the farmers’ market, the park or the beach, these bags will make it easy to carry all of your … Read More ...
How to Knit a Scarf in Random Lace
I once read a book (called Crazy Lace
) that was all about using random lace stitches to make awesome, one-of-a-kind lace shawls. I loved the look of the projects and really wanted to try it, but so far I … Read More ...
How to Find Out What Your Knitting is Worth
I spent the day Sunday at a little book festival where I was really trying to sell books (want to buy one of my books? I have lots of both books and will autograph and ship, so hit me up … Read More ...
Mittens Made for Broadway
Sometimes I lose things in my email, and so I’m really late in sharing these fun Broadway-inspired mittens from Kat at Just Crafty Enough (sorry, Kat!).
They were made for Russ at NY Star Cards, a longtime participant in … Read More ...
Perfect Knitting Projects for a Wedding
When I got married I actually wasn’t doing that much knitting. I don’t intend to get married again, but if I ever did, you can bet there would be knitting crafts involved on a much bigger scale.
I mentioned the … Read More ...
Knit a Blanket with a Fun Mosaic Pattern
Mosaic knitting is a lot of fun, and it seems to be trending right now. Also known as slip stitch knitting, mosaic is a special kind of pattern where one color is used in each row, but stitches are slipped … Read More ...
Knit a Bow Tie for a Dog
Last week I told you about a woman knitting scarves for dogs; today I have a sweet pattern for a little bow tie for a dog. This is a great little scrap project for your dapper doggie and … Read More ...
Knitting Projects fit for a Princess
I think every knitter who saw the first pictures of Princess Charlotte thought the same things: ooh, pretty blanket, and I could totally knit that hat.
Looking for more Baby knits? Check out these Baby Knitting pattern books
we found … Read More ...
Project Notebook: Lacy Mitts
I have a new pattern just released at CraftBits that I think you’ll like. The Lacy Mitts are a great project for a special woman in your life (though at this point they might have to be a belated Mother’s … Read More ...
Learn How to Knit a Pieced Raglan with This Easy Tutorial
I’m going to TNNA at the end of the month, and I’m in mad knitting mode trying to get a few things together to wear. Right now I’m working on a Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson a sweet little lace … Read More ...
Bust Through Your Stash with a Garter Stitch Blanket
Confession time: my stash is starting to make me a little nervous. I have book leftovers, yarns I bought, things people have sent me to review, little bits of balls from projects I’ve finished and big projects I stopped in … Read More ...