The end of the year, for me, is all about looking back and looking ahead. It’s about comfort knitting, and comfort living. Simple projects that don’t require too much thinking, so I can use my mind to reflect on the … Read More ...
Make an Easy Loom Knit Hat
If you don’t already know how to knit hats using knitting needles, you might be a bit intimidated by them. Of course if you don’t want to mess with circular knitting needles you can always knit flat hats and sew … Read More ...
Knit a Snowman by Hand or with a Circular Knitting Machine
A little while back I got a 40 peg Sentro circular knitting machine, and while I haven’t used it that much, I am trying to use it more often and learn a bit more about what it can do.… Read More ...
A Super Simple Hat to Knit for Everyone
If you’re still thinking about knitting something to give to people for Christmas, I don’t blame you. Despite the season seeming to start the day after Halloween these days, it still manages to sneak up on you. Or the decision … Read More ...
Knit Matching Colorwork Hat and Mitts
I love a good matched set of knitting patterns (though now that I think about it, the only matching things I have are a shawl and a pair of mittens I worked in the same yarn). They’re great to knit … Read More ...
Worsted Weight Knit Amigurumi Animal Patterns
I’ve been working on a series of posts about ways to use leftover worsted weight yarn, and it seems to me that knit amigurumi is a great place to start. Not only is knitting little animals (or other things, but … Read More ...
Remember November with this Knit Hat and Mitt Set
I don’t know what happened to Vanessa Smith that one November so that she needed to commemorate it in yarn, but I think it’s a good thing for the rest of us that she did.
The Novemberist hat and mitts … Read More ...
Easy Mitten Knitting Pattern
I recently shared a post all about mitts and mittens to knit using sock yarn leftovers. I know using sock yarn for mittens makes it sound like they will take forever, and maybe not even be that warm because the … Read More ...
Use Slip Stitches to Make a Sweet Scarf
Yesterday I shared a project with you that involved slip stitches on a super bulky yarn base. This scarf uses slip stitches, too, but in a more delicate way on a much lighter weight yarn, which gives them a totally … Read More ...
A Super Warm Headband to Knit in a Flash
I love knit headbands and earwarmers because they are almost as warm as wearing a hat without having to actually wear a hat. Since I’m always cold, even inside the house, I really should experiment with wearing a thick earwarmer … Read More ...
Join Me at the Holiday Crafts Summit
Are you ready for holiday crafting? I’ve been doing a lot for Halloween lately so I haven’t given much thought to the winter holidays, but they will be here quicker than we imagine.
If you’re ready to get started on … Read More ...
Felted Slipper Knitting Pattern
This time of year in the Northern Hemisphere is all about being cozy, and I don’t know that there is much cozier than a hand knit pair of slippers.
These felted slippers come in six different sizes and a variety … Read More ...
Fruity Leg Warmers a Quick Gift to Knit
If you’re still looking for some quick and easy gift knitting projects, or a sweet little something to make for yourself for the cold season, these fruity leg warmers from My Poppet are a great choice.
They’re fruity because the … Read More ...
Book Review – Baby Washcloths and Afghan Squares
Free Pattern – Pellont Afghan
The Pellont Afghan is a knit afghan pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty. I know I keep saying it, but I love a pom pom afghan, they are especially good if you