A few cute warm-weather projects have caught my eye recently, and I thought I would share some with you in case you’re looking for some summer knitting inspiration.
I can’t stop thinking about the Tribeca Tunic from Lion Brand Yarn, … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Dishcloth in Mosaic Knitting
I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More ...
7 Knitting Patterns For Your Pet
Welcome to our roundup of knitting patterns for pets! Our pets are just as much a member of our families as our own children and spouses, and they deserve to be treated with the same love and care. These patterns … Read More ...
Knitty Surprises for Spring/Summer
And if you still needed more knitting inspiration for the season after the Twist Collective release, Knitty published its spring/summer surprises today, and I’ve got to say they’re pretty great.
The Angular Velocity socks by Rich Ensor feature a dainty … Read More ...
Knit Some Adorable Dr Who Dalek Mittens
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is always knitting cute mittens, to the point that I’m actually behind at sharing them (sorry, Kat!). But I couldn’t resist showing you these Dalek Mittens right away, because they may in fact be the … Read More ...
Get This Summer Cardigan Pattern for Free Through June 15, 2015
If you’re looking for a great little cardigan for spring, check out the Wispy Willow Cardigan from Cheryl Beckerich.
This top-down, short-sleeved raglan features five lace panels (one one each of the fronts, one down each of the sleeves and … Read More ...
Knit a Summer Scarf with Open Rectangles
Knitters sometimes have trouble coming up with things to knit that they can still wear when it’s warm out. So I really like this Little Rectangles Summer Scarf from Knitting and so on, both because it’s really cool and striking … Read More ...
Learn to #StitchAwayStress with the Craft Yarn Council
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and the Craft Yarn Council is celebrating by spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of yarn crafts.
Knitting and crocheting are perfect for busting stress, giving you something to focus on other that … Read More ...
More Fun Knitting Patterns for Spring
I hope that spring has started to make its appearance wherever you are if you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it hasn’t maybe we can rush it along by knitting some great spring projects. We recently … Read More ...
Giveaway: Fantastic Mosaics Video Course
Liat Gat of KNITFreedom is known for her great videos that take the mystery out of knitting techniques. She’s done great video libraries of cast ons and binds off that are super references for when you want to try a … Read More ...
Knits for the Home for Spring
There’s something about the coming of spring that makes you want to change things up around the house, right? Whether you get the feeling you want to repaint a room (I’m thinking hard about upgrading my beige office) or you … Read More ...
Knits for Babies, Royal or Otherwise
Apparently Kate Middleton is about to have the second royal baby soon, and baby knitting patterns are cropping up all over. We all just love to knit for babies, whether they’re actual royalty or we just want to treat them … Read More ...
Stitch a Simple Headband in Seed Stitch
I just cut off about half the length of my hair, and when my hair is this short (not that it’s actually short, it’s chin length) I love headbands as a way to keep the hair out of my face … Read More ...
Pattern Notebook: Yarn Bombing Your Bag
I have this great Jordana Paige knitting bag that I use as a purse, because it’s big and pretty and I like it. I’ve gotten more compliments on it than any other bag I’ve ever owned, probably.
But the handles … Read More ...
For the Love of Bunting
I’m a little obsessed with bunting, whether its made out of paper, fabric or knitting. It makes every day a little bit more of a celebration, don’t you think?
I made a simple red, white and blue knit bunting that’s … Read More ...