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 ...
Knit a Faux Fur Cowl in a Flash
If you’re thinking about gift knitting, or just want to get something warm for yourself off your needles in a hurry, check out this Snowy Owl Cowl (which is as fun to say as it is to knit) from Lion … Read More ...
This Colorful Shawl Has Lots of Striping Options
I’ve been seeing a lot of patterns lately that use mosaic knitting, which is really cool because it’s a fun technique and an easy way to add colorwork to a project.
Marly Bird’s Crazy Stripes Shawl uses regular stripes and … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Yarn Bento Bag
This yarn bento bag allows you to take your yarn wherever you go. Forget about taking those fancy Yarnbowls that are ceramic n holiday with you and check out the Bento bag made just for yarn
Keeps your yarn in … Read More ...
Book Review: The Knit Vibe
Vickie Howell has written more than a dozen books on knitting and crochet, but her latest, The Knit Vibe, is unlike any of her previous titles and indeed probably unlike any knitting book you’ve ever seen.
The book’s subtitle–A … Read More ...
The Bojagi Shawl is a Great Knit Gift Option
Bojagi is the Korean word for a square fabric wrapper, often used these days to wrap gifts. A typical fold in the fabric makes the tie look like a flower, and that is the inspiration for the lace motif that … Read More ...
Book Review – Modern Baby
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Modern Baby: 6 Outfits to Warm Your Favorite Crawler (DIY, knit, yarn, sweater, onesie, hat)
Dress that baby in hand-knitted warmth and
Dress that baby in hand-knitted warmth and
Knitting Pattern – Stitch a Squishy Headband that Will Warm You All Winter
I am seeing twisted headbands everywhere this season, and while I haven’t knit one yet I’m thinking hard about it.
The Squishy Knit Headband from Red Heart uses their new Heat Wave yarn, which is actually supposed to be able … Read More ...
Knit Knot Pillows are the Perfect Decor Pick Me Up
I’ve been thinking a lot about my couch pillows lately.
We’ve had the same plain cushions for probably six or seven years. Which is pretty sad in the house of a crafter.
I’ve made a pillow cover here and there … Read More ...
Knit a Striped Cardigan for You and Your Little Bean
The Coffee Bean Cardigan is a grown up version of Elizabeth Smith’s pint-sized Little Coffee Bean Cardigan, originally released in 2009 and sized for kids 3 months to 1 year.
The adult version is available in five sizes and … Read More ...
Knit a Quick and Easy Ear Flap Hat
Ear flap hats are amazingly cute. I love them on little kids, but they look good on grownups, too, and they’re super practical because they warm even more of you than a regular hat does.
Gina Michele designed a cute … Read More ...
Vogue Knitting Live Launches Small Business Launch Pad
Knitting industry events are a great way for designers, instructors, yarn and accessory makers to meet and get to know each other in real life. They can be important for sales, name recognition, getting featured in magazines and more.
But … Read More ...
Get into Colorwork with this Bright Sweater
If you’re not a knitter who has done a lot of colorwork, the On Repeat pullover from Bernat might look more than a little intimidating.
But would you believe this is a pretty great project for someone new to colorwork?… Read More ...
Jimmy Beans Wool Buys Madelinetosh
Jimmy Beans Wool, which started as a coffeshop and yarn store in the early 2000s, has positioned itself as a major player in the online fiber world, selling yarn and notions as well as acquiring companies that produce quality goods … Read More ...