I always love to see photos where everyone in the family has a matching knit something, whether it’s sweaters or socks.
I’m not that ambitious, though, so if it were my family, it would probably be something like Santa Hats.… Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
I always love to see photos where everyone in the family has a matching knit something, whether it’s sweaters or socks.
I’m not that ambitious, though, so if it were my family, it would probably be something like Santa Hats.… Read More ...
Lots of balaclava knitting patterns are pretty basic, which make sense since they are such a utilitarian item. But there’s no reason you can’t add a little flair.
Arne and Carlos added a bit of Fair Isle colorwork to the … Read More ...
Earlier this year, after a deep cold snap where I live, I collected a bunch of balaclava knitting patterns. I’m sad to report my husband still doesn’t have his (though I’m hoping to make it for Christmas), but I … Read More ...
Lunares is the Spanish word both for polka dot patterns and for things having to do with the moon, which is why big white polka dots on a field of black are a great choice for this cute hat pattern … Read More ...
If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.
And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More ...
There’s something about spring flowers that’s just happy, even when those flowers are just knit on a hat.
The Happy Hat from RosiePosie Design is a super bulky hat great for using those little bits of yarn you have left … Read More ...
It feels like winter should be over in the Northern Hemisphere, but there is a cold snap coming this week where I live, and of course our southern friends and just heading into the cold season, so it’s a great … Read More ...
After the freezing cold weather we’ve been having where I live and the unpleasantness of shovelling the driveway when it’s 0 degrees, my husband asked me to knit him a balaclava.
Of course once I do it it will probably … Read More ...
Hearts are a simple knitting motif that just makes you feel good. They’re fun to knit and great to wear any time of year.
It seems like there have been a lot of new heart hat knitting patterns released recently, … Read More ...
Hearts are fun to knit any time of year, but since it’s usually cold in February you might as well knit a heart-covered hat to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This one, the Sweetheart Hat from ReLo_Designs is super sweet, with hearts … Read More ...
Cables and lace inspired by a crackling fire swirl around the Emberly hat pattern designed by Vanessa Smith.
It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and comes in one size that fits a variety of heads. It uses … Read More ...
There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.
The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More ...
I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More ...
I think it’s a good idea to end the year by finishing a project. If you don’t already have something you need to finish, maybe you should cast on a project now that you can still finish by the end … Read More ...
I know it’s hard for a lot of people to be really into the holidays this year but I hope that this time allows us to remember the little things that can make us happy despite all the weird.
A … Read More ...