I always feel a little weird sharing patriotic (American) knitting patterns on this site, run by Australians and with a worldwide audience. I know a lot of our readers are American (like me!), and I also know that red, white … Read More ...
Knit a Sock Weight Balaclava
I usually think of balaclavas as being for the coldest part of winter. I knit my husband one (one of the rare things I’ve knit for him because I knew he would actually use it) and he wears it for … Read More ...
A Hat to Knit When You Don’t Want it Totally Chill
I’m the sort of knitter who loves a really basic pattern every now and then. Give me miles of garter stitch or stockinette stitch (especially in the round) for working on while watching TV so that I don’t have to … Read More ...
Add Easy Texture to Your Hat
I am not really a person who wears hats, but there’s something about the depths of January that makes me want to knit hats. They’re great fast projects and actually are really helpful to keep you warm (I’ve lately taken … Read More ...
Could This Be the Perfect Hat Knitting Pattern?
It takes a certain something to declare that a particular pattern is perfect. I’ve made things that I thought were perfect for me, but I wouldn’t call them perfect necessarily because different people have different wants and needs and ideas … Read More ...
Use Your Stash Faster by Holding Two Strands Together
One of my favorite ways to use up stash fast is working on projects where more than one strand of yarn is held together while you knit. This is an easy way to make a heavier weight yarn using what … 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 ...
Hat Knitting Patterns Using Sock Yarn
I’ve spent a lot of time this year sharing patterns you can make with sock yarn that isn’t socks. We’ve covered gloves, mittens, cowls and shawls, most of which you can make with a single skein of … 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 ...
Christmas Holiday Hat Knitting Patterns
I wanted to share some winter hat knitting patterns that weren’t too Christmas themed that you’d have to stop wearing them after the holiday rolls around. This way if you want to knit them as gifts you don’t have to … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Hat
I’ve talked before about how I don’t love wearing hats, but I will admit they’re fun and satisfying to knit. And honestly if I went outside more when it’s cold (I try not to whenever possible) I would probably like … Read More ...
Knit Holiday Hats with Fox and Pine Stitches
Fox and Pine Stitches has an array of holiday-themed knitting patterns for you to choose from, if you’re looking for Santa hats, stocking caps or other projects with a winter theme. I couldn’t decide which ones to share so here’s … Read More ...
Worsted Weight Hats to Make with Yarn Leftovers
I’ve been on this kick lately to find patterns you can make without using a lot of yarn, so you can either use leftovers from another project or maybe a single skein you’ve been hanging onto that you aren’t sure … Read More ...
Fun Hats to Knit for Fall
Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, and it’s a great time to knit a pumpkin-themed hat or something else with great fall vibes. This post is almost all pumpkins, but I also have a great knit witch hat pattern … Read More ...