I have long been firm in my conviction that I am not a poncho person. I am cold, like, all the time, and I need sleeves. But at the same time I’ve been known to pile on multiple sweaters and … Read More ...
Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Celebrate the Season in the Southern Hemisphere
For those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re just getting into the cold part of the year, but in other parts of the world it’s slowly warming up.
The flowers of the Pohutukawa tree begin to bloom in December … Read More ...
Grab the Pattern for the Go-to Cowl
A few weeks ago I told you about Vickie Howell’s new book The Knit Vibe, and while I think it’s a great book and you should check it out for yourself, if you need a sneak peek here’s one … Read More ...
A Hat to Knit with that Great Skein of Yarn
Sometimes a yarn and stitch pattern combine in a pattern in really beautiful ways that makes something even more special than it would otherwise be.
Vanessa Smith’s Aslyn hat pattern uses twisted rib and a lattice pattern that would be … Read More ...
A Fun Shawl to Celebrate the Edge of Winter
With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that’s part … Read More ...
Book Review: The Mitten Handbook
A long time ago, when I was writing the knitting website for About.com, someone asked me about all the different ways to knit thumbs on mittens.
I didn’t have a comprehensive list at the time, and didn’t know if there … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Shawl Pin/ Brooch
This adorable sheep shawl pin is the perfect addition to our finished knitted works. Add a little marker to show everyone that you handmade your own creation or maybe just wear it as a brooch or gift it with a … Read More ...
Knit a Rockin’ Stocking in Bulky Wool
Wool and the Gang’s free knitting pattern this week is the Rockin’ Stocking, a super simple holiday stocking worked in chunky yarn.
You can work it in a single color, do the cuff and toe in a contrasting color, … Read More ...
Gain Some Colorwork Skill with the Forage Sweater
I love a good sweater with a little bit of colorwork. Whether it’s a circular yoke or a raglan with colorwork at the top, or even just a sweater with a stripe, adding some color to a sweater makes it … Read More ...
Get a Deal on a Pattern for a Gift with the Indie Designers Giftalong
One of my favorite knitting related events of the year is the Indie Designers Giftalong on Ravelry. While it technically is a knitalong complete with prizes and crafty fun, I’m in it for the pattern sales.
Many independent designers have … Read More ...
How to Knit Socks that Last
Pretty much everyone who has ever knit socks or worn handknit socks thinks they are great, and many of us have a goal of replacing all or most of our socks with knit ones (at least for use during the … Read More ...
Book Review: Typographic Knitting
Get inspired by knitting letters with a graphic designer’s point of view with the book Typographic Knitting
: From Pixel to Pattern by Rüdgiger Schlömer.
Schlömer is a designer who got interested in the analog presentation of type on knitted … Read More ...
A Bulky Hat to Spotlight a Cause
The Water is Life Hat, designed by Lavanya Patricella is a basic, bulky ribbed hat you’ll want to wear all winter. But as you might imagine from the name, it’s more than that.
Lavanya is giving away the pattern, … Read More ...
A Sweater that Knits up Like a Cloud
I’m a huge fan of big fluffy sweaters. Because I’m pretty much always cold, they are part of what gets me through winter.
Cloud Chasing from DROPS looks like a great contender for my next cast on, and it’s perfect … Read More ...