I’ve been knitting a lot for my daughter lately. I think it’s to make up for the year I was working on a book full of adult garments and not knitting anything at all her size. But now I’ve got … Read More ...
Stitch up Something for Hanukkah
While some other winter holidays get more attention, the Festival of Lights (aka Hanukkah) is coming even sooner, and it’s a perfect holiday for crafting as well.
Last year I knit a dreidel, which admittedly doesn’t spin very well, but … Read More ...
Do You Knit Gift Bags?
There’s a lot of waste involved in the holiday season, not the least of which is all the wrapping paper and gift bags that might just get thrown away after being used once.
Now I usually used paper gift bags … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl in an Array of Colors
I’m thinking hard about ways to use up more yarn in the next year, and I love the idea of projects that use a lot of different colors, like the Gradient Cowl from the Purl Bee.
This pretty cowl uses … Read More ...
Knit Some Gifts (or Warmth for Yourself) Quick with Arm Knitting
Arm knitting has been pretty popular this year, and I have to admit, though I don’t always like the look of arm knit projects, it is pretty fun and it’s a quick and easy way to use a lot of … Read More ...
8 Knitting Patterns For Thanksgiving
Welcome to our roundup of 8 knitting patterns perfect for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, and what better way to do that than with some handmade knitwear. These patterns offer a wide variety of … Read More ...
Chunky Cowls in Winter White
The cowl knitting patterns just keep coming this year, which tells you how popular this simple accessory is still. A lot of them are being worked in bulky yarns this year, too, which is a great way to take advantage … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Necklace for a Quick Gift
Have a little bit of left over sock yarn from a project, or just want to play with some yarn and make a quick and easy gift for someone or a way to wear yarn when it’s warm outside?
Try … Read More ...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Orla Kiely
Kat from Just Crafty Enough is almost finished with her year of mittens, and the November pair is inspired by the retro-awesome style of Irish designer Orla Kiely.
These mittens have a three-color floral motif (four colors in all are … Read More ...
Free Knitted Poppy Patterns for Remembrance Day
November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces, particularly those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The day marks the end of hostilities in … Read More ...
Bon Bon Coffee Cozy Knitting Pattern
I love the little Lion Brand Bon Bons. It’s a collection of a bunch of tiny coordinating skeins of yarn that you can use for small, colorful projects. I’ve used some to crochet Christmas things, I made some accessories … Read More ...
Big Scarves and Cowls to Keep You Warm
I may have mentioned that my husband has tasked me with knitting gifts for his team of six at work, and I’m trying to do cowls for everyone (well, and a scarf for the man). And while I really want … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Jacket for a Kid
All I want to do right now is knit sweaters, and this cute Peter Pan children’s sweater/jacket may soon be on my knit list.
It can be worked as a pullover or a cardigan, with or without a hood, … Read More ...
Master Short Rows with this Easy Shawl Pattern
Short rows are commonly seen in socks to help make the heel, but there are lots of other reasons you might want to stop a row short and knit in the other direction. It’s a great way to shape all … Read More ...
More Fun Christmas Crafting from Red Heart
Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More ...