Looking for a knit gift with a personal touch? How about knitting a hat with the recipient’s name on it?
This simple hat from Fox and Pine Stitches would be lovely all by itself, but you can make it, like, … Read More ...
Color Blocked Pocket Scarf Knitting Pattern
I love a good scarf. I have knit so many scarves (and cowls, and shawls) through the years I could probably wear a different one every day for a month. But there’s always room for more scarves, if you ask … Read More ...
Knit Your First Shawl — It’s a Piece of Cake
There have been many great innovations in the knitting and fiber arts world in the more than 20 (!) years that I’ve been writing about these subjects online. Different fibers and materials and styles of knitting needles and new tools … Read More ...
Long Cabled Vest – Free Knitting Pattern
The Long Cabled Vest knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy vest for women. The pattern uses Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn, a soft and durable yarn that comes in a variety of colors, … Read More ...
Knit a Classic Colorwork Yoked Sweater
The Pleasantville Pullover from Lion Brand Yarn is a pretty classic looking circular yoke, colorwork design. It uses four colors and is worked in the round from the top down.
The colorwork designs are pretty simple, and mostly done with … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Waffle Stitch Scarf
The waffle stitch is a textured knit stitch that creates a waffle-like pattern in the fabric. It’s created by alternating between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern, which creates a raised, textured surface on one side of the … Read More ...
Play with a Fun Lace Stitch Pattern
One thing I love about knitting is all the different ways that a relatively small combination of stitches and techniques can make so many different designs.
I have a long-running obsession with stitch dictionaries, even though I tend to use … Read More ...
Colorwork and Cables Combine in the Twill Pot Holder
When I saw pictures of the Twill Pot Holder from Purl Soho online, I knew I wanted to share it with you. As I read more about it, I knew I needed to share it with you because it uses … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Men’s Classic Sweater Pullover
The Easy Favorite Sweater knit pattern is a great way to create a cozy and stylish sweater for men. This pattern is a little old but it’s a classic style that will never go out of fashion, it’s a timeless … Read More ...
Amber Wrist Warmers Knitting Pattern
Sometimes it’s fun to knit a whole bunch of accessories that coordinate with each other. I have a shawl and a pair of gloves that were knit with the same yarn, and it delights me to wear them together because … Read More ...
Get a Woven Look with This Mosaic Knit Shawl
When I look at this shawl I just think about fall. I know it’s coming sometime, and on one of those crisp fall mornings it would be great to have a big cuddly shawl to wear.
The Snapdragon shawl from … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Slouchy Socks
Welcome to the Free Knit Slouchy Socks Pattern! These soothing knit socks are the perfect accessory to keep your feet warm and cozy during the colder months. The pattern is designed to be worked with Red Heart Super Saver Brushed … Read More ...
An Easy Scarf Knitting Pattern Stitched with Love
This super sweet scarf knitting pattern would be fun to stitch up for Valentine’s Day, or to give to someone who you want to wrap in love.
The Shape of My Heart scarf from Annie Baker Designs is worked in … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Colorful, Stash Busting Headband
I recently rearranged my yarn stash so that most of it is arranged by color, and it’s inspired me to take a new look at what I have, and to realize that I have a lot of odd balls and … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Boy’s Pullover
The Half-Zip Pullover knit pattern is a great way to create a warm and cozy pullover for a child. The pattern uses Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, a soft and warm yarn that comes in a variety of colors, making it … Read More ...