Fans of Berroco Yarns got a great surprise in their email boxes recently when the company sent a cute little pattern collection of knit birds.
I don’t want to share the direct links here but you can see the newsletter … Read More ...
Check Out This Guide to Fixing Your Knitting Mistakes
Mistakes in knitting happen to all of us, all the time. Recently I was knitting a scarf and I somehow ended up with one more stitch than I was supposed to have, and I ended up knitting for a couple … Read More ...
6 Knitted Blanket Tutorials
It’s that time of year to snuggle up under a nice warm knitted blanket, in front of a cozy fire, and just relax. If you are in need of the perfect knitted blanket, or want to make one for someone, … Read More ...
What Are You Knitting for New Year’s Eve?
New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More ...
One More Quick Little Holiday Pattern
I hope you’re done with your Christmas knitting by now, but if you want to add one more cute little thing to work on this weekend, check out this lovely little elf from Spud & Chole. (Hat tip to Love … Read More ...
Knit Some Fun Felt Slippers for Unwrapping Presents In
This may well be the winter season when I finally break down and knit some slippers.
I really love the idea of knit slippers, but I worry that something that’s in contact with the floor so much would wear … Read More ...
Knit a Gift Card Holder for a Semi-Homemade Gift
It’s getting down to the wire, and your hopes for knitting a lot of holiday gifts may be dashed, but there’s still hope, and time to knit a little something.
If you’re giving any gift cards this year (teacher gifts, … Read More ...
Easy Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern For A Quick Handmade Gift
I love to wear fingerless gloves because my hands are always cold, but they make it possible for me to type or knit or just about anything else I need to do while staying a little bit warmer.
Looking for … Read More ...
Knit in the New Year
I’m not sure there’s a lot of call for knitting things to commemorate the new year, but if you’re hosting (or attending) a New Year’s Even party it might be fun to have something stitched up — like a washcloth … Read More ...
Do You Want to Knit Some Mittens?
Kat at Just Crafty Enough made it through her year of mittens, and for December she has a double feature with mom and me mittens inspired by Frozen.
The blue and white color scheme gives them a frosty feel, … Read More ...
Keep Someone’s Legs Warm with Reversible Boot Cuffs
I love knit boot cuffs. They’re a simple way to add a bit more knitting to an outfit, and they serve a purpose: filling the gap between your leg and your boot, if there is one, or keeping your leg … Read More ...
Gift Knits You Still Have Time for
We are coming down to the wire on Hanukkah and Christmas, but there’s still time to do some gift knitting if you want to. It’s not ideal, but there are a lot of quick knitting projects out there that can … Read More ...
Winter Knitty is Live
It’s one of the best days of the winter season today, because the new Knitty has just been released. And this one is extra special because it’s the 50th issue of the long-running online knitting magazine. Here’s to 50 more, … Read More ...
Cute Ways to Wrap and Decorate for the Holidays from Our Readers
I love getting user submissions because there’s no way I can keep up with all the yarny goodness happening out there in the world without a few spies. If you ever have anything to share, whether it’s a pattern on … Read More ...
Pretty Ponchos to Knit
I hate to admit that I’m not a huge fan of ponchos. Every time they come back I cringe a little. If you’re cold, why not just knit a sweater?
But there are some poncho designs that I see … Read More ...