Fall is officially happening where I live, in that the leaves are falling off the trees, even though the temperatures are still in the 70s.
If you’re looking for some fall decor that will last beyond Halloween, check out these … Read More ...
More Minutia for Your Tree
On and off for several years the good people at Berroco have been producing tiny sweater patterns that can be used as decorations on a holiday tree. Called Minutia, these wee projects don’t take a lot of time but … Read More ...
Knit Hats Inspired by Lady Detectives (and Get a Deal This Week Only)
Over at About I recently got the chance to review a really fun book by Julie Turjoman. A Head for Trouble
: 20 Hats and Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties, is a book full of stylish … Read More ...
Can’t Manage a Big Sweater? Try These Tiny Ones from Vogue Knitting
I’ve gotten a bit off track with talking about sweater knitting this month, but I thought it would be cute to share these little bitty sweaters I saw on Facebook the other day.
The pattern is from Vogue Knitting, and … Read More ...
Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Yarnspirations Holiday Look Book
OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.
And I’m really not.
But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More ...
Try a Brioche-Like Stitch with this Fisherman’s Rib Scarf
Since we’ve been talking a bit about brioche this week I thought it was appropriate to share this pattern from Classic Elite Yarns for a fisherman’s rib scarf.
Fisherman’s Rib is a stitch that is a lot like brioche … Read More ...
Knit Something for Fall from the Donegal Tweed Lookbook
Tweed yarns are just perfect for fall and winter knitting. They’re pretty and warm and just give a nice, wholesome, organic, natural look to whatever you knit with them.
Tahki Yarns has put together a look book celebrating its Donegal … Read More ...
Free Chunky Cowl from Sweater Babe {Through Oct. 31, 2014}
The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.
The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More ...
Supernatural Mittens to Knit
I’ve been following Kat from Just Crafty Enough in her mission to knit a pair of mittens each month this year with great interest. It’s even kind of inspired me to think about trying to knit a dozen of something … Read More ...
Carve Your Pumpkin with Knitting Style
We knitters usually like the world to know our favorite craft, and there’s no reason the people who come to your house on Halloween shouldn’t know that you come armed with needles.
Knitting Daily has a couple of really cute … Read More ...
A Couple of Knitty Surprises
The Deep Fall Knitty surprises went live while I was on vacation last week, so if you didn’t see them, go check them out!
The Briargate Jacket by Nancy Totten is a cardigan with pockets and a textured stitch pattern … Read More ...
Knits for the Christmas Tree, if You’re Ready for That
I have been lamenting for a while now that I’m in no way ready to think about Christmas, but that isn’t keeping it from getting any closer.
I wish we could avoid talking about it before Halloween, but if you … Read More ...
Halloween without a Costume
If you want to knit an accessory that will give you a bit of a Halloween feel without a full-on costume, there are a lot of great options out there.
I love my bright orange, fun fun Halloween boa as … Read More ...
Knit a Basektweave Style Mug Cozy
Blogger A Cook by the Book is inspired by lots of things when she creates projects. This time around it was a mug cozy with a diagonal knot pattern, along with the pattern stitch from a baby blanket, that inspired … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – 10 Knitted Halloween Beanie Hats
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about costumes and accessories. If you’re a knitter, why not consider creating a spooky and unique knitted Halloween beanie to wear on the big night?
We’ve scoured … Read More ...