I’ve really been wanting to get back to a couple of simple, stash busting afghans I’ve had on the needles for a really long time. I want them to be done, but I don’t have the patience to stay with … Read More ...
Spool Knit a Headband for Kids
Spool knitting, or French knitting, or whatever you want to call it when you “knit” a long chain with a device other than knitting needles, is a great way to get kids started with yarn crafts who might not be … Read More ...
Have You Ever Knit Socks Flat?
I love knit socks, and I really want to make more of them as the cool weather comes on. My latest book has five pairs of colorwork socks in them, and one of my favorites is the intarsia pair, worked … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Blanket with Four Strands Held Together
It may not seem like it just yet, but cold weather is right around the corner for us in the Northern Hemisphere. There’s been the tiniest bit of chill in the air the past couple of mornings where I live, … Read More ...
Knit Sweet baby Things in Red Heart Cutie Pie
Red Heart has a fun new chenille yarn made for baby projects called Cutie Pie, a lightweight polyester yarn that come in eight colors and is machine washable.
Looking for more Knitting patterns for Babies? Check these out on … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Little Shawl for Summer and Fall
Knitting a big triangle to use as a shawl or a wrap is not that difficult to do. It only requires you to know how to make increases so you can form the triangle shape.
Mama in a Stitch shows … Read More ...
Knitting for the Fair: Hearts and Dalas Mittens
Ever since I got out of 4-H nearly 20 years ago I have wanted to start making things for the fair again. I know a lot of adults who do it, and they make some beautiful things, and while being … Read More ...
Finger Knit a Garland Inspired by the Fourth Doctor’s Scarf
All the geeky knitters in the world know about the legendary scarf of the fourth doctor on Doctor Who. The thing was massive, both wide and long, and it’s a great feat of knitting geekery to have made one.
If … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Headband for Summer and Beyond
Knitters can sometimes have trouble coming up with projects they actually want to knit and wear when it’s hot outside. They often end up knitting accessories because they are small, easy to carry around as you knit on vacation and … Read More ...
Knitty Surprises Are Here
I always love Knitty surprise day, because it is, in fact, a surprise to get a couple of new patterns from the web magazine.
This time around (which is still first fall), we’ve got an amazing baby blanket called Dunfallandy… Read More ...
Knits from Outer Space -Knitting Patterns
With all the excitement surrounding the Pluto flyby this week, I thought it might be fun to look for some knit representations of space. I didn’t find any knits celebrating Pluto specifically, but there’s lots of fun space-themed stuff out … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – Shawls for Summer Days
Some knitters toss all their knitting aside during the warm summer months, but those of us who are a little more obsessed both knit and use knit things even when it’s hot outside.
Because we know hot outside doesn’t mean … Read More ...
Get Ready for Christmas with Ugly Sweater Patterns
I hate to admit it, but we’re a little over half way to Christmas. It’s probably already time to start thinking about whether anyone in your circle is worthy of Christmas knitting and what you might like to make for … Read More ...
Celebrate Ultra Alpaca with a Mystery Knitalong
Berroco’s awesome Ultra Alpaca yarn is 10 years old, and Berroco has started a mystery blanket knitalong to help celebrate.
The project recently kicked off on the Berroco blog with a log cabin inspired block.
You can check out the … Read More ...
Get Some Great Free Patterns for Charity Knitting
Knit Picks has released a great little ebook for charity knitting (and crochet) that includes six projects for each craft that are perfect to make and donate to the charity of your choice. The Helping Hands ebook is a free … Read More ...