I have made a few different cat hat patterns over the years, and I usually do them by knitting a “normal” hat and then knitting the ears separately and sewing them on (or picking up stitches at the top of … Read More ...
KnitBits: Baa-ble Hats, Knitting Bits and Franklin Schools Journalists
I see stuff about knitting online all the time. I’m always saving links in Facebook, holding onto emails with patterns and Google alerts with knitting news stories.
And these things tend to pile up. So I’m going to try once … Read More ...
What Are Your Knitting Resolutions?
Happy new year! (I almost typed Happy new yarn, but maybe that’s appropriate, too.)
I hope that amid your resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and get your place more organized that you leave some room for knitting-related resolutions, … Read More ...
Stitch a Simple Pom Pom Hat for Kids
Winter seems to be slow in coming a lot of places this year (as I write this we’re coming off near-record warmth and experiencing widespread flooding after days of rain), so you still have plenty of time to knit your … Read More ...
Celebrate Star Wars by Knitting a Hat
As you probably already know, the newest Star Wars movie comes out this week, and I wanted to celebrate with a bit of knitting.
My BB-8 inspired droid hat pattern for kids is available on Craft Bits, and it would … Read More ...
Fun Gift for a Knitter: The K1, P1 Toque
I came across this adorable hat pattern from Yarnspirations a while ago and I think it’s the perfect thing to knit for someone who loves knitting.
The K1, P1 Toque is a pretty simple beanie with a few stripes thrown … Read More ...
8 Knitted Hat Patterns
Winter is just around the corner and what better way to stay warm and cozy than with a handmade knitted hat? Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just starting out, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 8 knitted … Read More ...
Fashion Trends You Can Use in Your Knitting
This time of year knits, if not exactly knitting, are in the news a lot. Everyone wants to don a knit sweater, hat or accessory to stay warm and look fashionable through the season.
I’ve written before about knitting … Read More ...
Another Reason to Knit Red Baby Hats
Earlier this month I told you about the campaign to knit red Santa hats for preemies and other babies in the NICUs in Kansas City for the holidays.
But if you want to help babies in other parts of the … Read More ...
Knit a Great Knit Hat for Yourself or for a Gift
Though I haven’t actually started any holiday knitting yet, I am thinking about it, and I think this textured knit hat from Mama in a Stitch is going to end up on a lot of people’s holiday gifting knitting lists.… Read More ...
Knit Little Red Hats for Preemies
You may not know this, but my little girl was a preemie, born six weeks early. We were lucky and she didn’t have any major health problems, and only spent a week in the NICU.
But a lot of families … Read More ...
Halloween Costumes to Knit for Your Cat
Halloween crafting is always fun, but there is something extra hilarious about tiny handmade costumes for cats. If you have ever looked at your feline and thought, “You would look ridiculous in a witch hat,” then this roundup is definitely … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Strawberry Hat, for Halloween or Whenever
A themed hat can be a Halloween costume for a little kid almost by itself or with a same-colored onesie or other neutral clothes.
This strawberry hat by the Chilly Dog is the result of a request to knit a … Read More ...
Get Ready for Winter with a Snow Bunny Hat
This classic winter hat from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is so cute, and a great project for those who love colorwork.
Because the pattern repeats around the hat, it’s even a good choice for those new to color … Read More ...
Reasons to Knit Your Own Winter Accessories; What Are You Making?
Now that it’s almost Labor Day in the United States, it’s starting to feel more like fall even though the temperatures are still pretty warm where I live.
But if you want to have new knit accessories for the season, … Read More ...