I don’t really wear hats in the spring, but this year I’m finding myself really attracted to spring-like hat patterns. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m overdue for a haircut and feel like every day … Read More ...
Make a Gorgeous Diamond Hat
Just as cowls are nice in the spring, it can be good to have some spring hats to keep your head warm on windy days (or dry on sprinkly days).
This lovely Diamond Cap from Classic Elite Yarns should be … Read More ...
Free Knitting Patterns – Cute Spring Knits
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and many people are excited to leave behind the cold and dark days of winter. As the weather starts to warm up, people begin to spend more time outdoors and start … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: Citadel Hat Pattern
I’ve from time to time shared a Pin of the Week, which usually has just been something interesting I came across on Pinterest the week before, but I thought it might be fun instead to share some of the more … Read More ...
Knit a Bear Hat for All Ages
This cute little cabled hat with bear ears is perfect on a baby but it’s sized up to an adult small if you want to dress the whole family up Three Bears style.
CraftFoxes published this pattern back in 2012, … Read More ...
Finishing Month: Should You Finish or Frog that Project?
Hello, and welcome to Finishing Month! Another popular New Year’s resolution (after stash busting) was the desire to finish more projects and/or to know how to finish those projects well. This may be a slightly shorter series than the last, … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Pixie Hat for a Little Kid
This pint-sized pixie hat is the perfect little project for a newer knitter with a toddler to knit for. It’s worked flat as a rectangle and seamed up the cast on edge when finished, leaving a cute little point at … Read More ...
What Do You Think of the Team USA Uniforms?
I told you a while back that the official team USA uniforms were being designed by Ralph Lauren and the sweaters and other garments the team will be wearing in the opening ceremony were completely made in America, including using … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – Stash-Busting Hats
Today I thought we’d look at a slightly smaller project than scarves and afghans to focus our stash-busting efforts on: hats. Hats are one accessory that you can make really wild (well, scarves, too, I suppose) and throw lots of … Read More ...
Diamond Cable Baby Hat Pattern Free Until 1/31/14
The Sweater Babe’s free pattern download for January is a cute one! This diamond cable baby hat usually sells for $3, but you can get it through the end of the month for free.
It looks like a pretty easy … Read More ...
Getting Started Stash Busting: What’s in There?
Today we’re ready to dive into the stash and start organizing it in a meaningful way for using it in projects.
For the most part when I think of using up stash I mean the little odds balls left over … Read More ...
Snowflake Hats to Wear in the Snow and Beyond
I may have seen enough snow for a while (after being snowed in for a week), but the snowflake motif is still a classic in knitting. I like snowflake hats enough that I’ve knit one in baby-size; I’m thinking … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Hat for Your Little Pixie
Pixie hats are kind of irresistibly cute, and Eddie from Eddie’s Room has a really cute one inspired by the nisse, which is a Scandinavian elf-like creature who is usually represented in Denmark as having a pointy, wooly, red hat.… Read More ...
Knit a Garland Out of Hats and Mitts
And speaking of knitty Advent things, this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas is a great one that could be made into an Advent calendar type arrangement (though, admittedly, it would probably have to be for next year).… Read More ...
A Wrap That’s Long on Luxury
I’m kind of impatient when it comes to knitting. I love to do it, of course, but I want things to be off the needles quickly so I can wear and use them.
I also have a pretty short attention … Read More ...