I’ve been busy since Thanksgiving knitting what turned out to be a bigger project than I expected, a Bojagi Shawl as a retirement gift for a coworker of my husband’s. I finished it Tuesday night and still wanted to knit … Read More ...
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 ...
Book Review- Awesome Knits for Guys and Chicks
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Something for him that’s also for her: This hot gear is just too good not to share! Choose the latest Lion Brand Yarn colors to knit a ribbed hoodie,
A Fun Textured Project to Keep a Kiddo Warm
I love knitting little projects for kids. In my experience, my daughter tends to be more willing to wear something warm if she knows I made it just for her in a color and stitch pattern she approved.
I think … Read More ...
Book Review: Loopy Mango Knitting
Loopy Mango 
has been know for years as a maker of really big yarn and the patterns to match. Owner Oejong Kim has just had published a book of patterns using the company’s yarn that it purports can all be … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Add Instant Style with a Bow Head Headband
I love knit headbands this time of year, because they are an easy way to add a bit of knitting to your wardrobe even when it’s hot outside.
The Bow Head Headband pattern by Laura Riker is a free knitting … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – A Cute Retro Headband You’ll Love All Year
Recently I went on a Girl Scout campout (if you can call hanging out in a lodge doing lots of crafting “camping”) and one of the projects the girls sewed was headbands with a bit of fabric and a little … Read More ...
A Dozen Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More ...
How to Knit a Flower
Knit flowers are a fun and easy addition to any knit project, and can even be used as accessories outside the knitting world, such as on a hat, headband or hair tie.
Vickie Howell has a great tutorial for how … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Three-Strand Cable Braid Headband
I love the look of a simple cabled headband, and it’s a great way to learn how to knit cables if you’ve never done them before.
There are tons of knitting patterns out there for this sort of thing, but … Read More ...
Cheer on Your Favorite Country with Knitting
With the Winter Games coming up next month, it’s time to show your team spirit. And what better way to celebrate winter sports than with a national knit hat or headband?
DROPS has a lot of simple hat and earwarmer … Read More ...
Knit a Great Headband Or a Bunch in a Flash
I love wide knit headbands that you can use as earwarmers. They don’t mess up your hair like hats can, and you can wear them all day, which is great for me, because I’m always cold, but it’s more accepted … Read More ...
Booklets Full of Knits to Keep You Warm
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This week I thought I’d share some little books full of patterns that will get you through fall and winter with lots of cozy knits.
Warm Up with Knits
has 12 patterns for hats, mitts, cowls, … Read More ...
Don’t Stop Knitting Just Because It’s Summer
It’s hot. (Probably.) I get it. I live in the American South, and it’s really tempting to make knitting a seasonal hobby. It’s hard to want to knit when you’re sweaty, and you might not think there are a lot … Read More ...
Try a Celtic Cable for St. Patrick’s Day
There are all sorts of fun Aran cables and Irish-inspired designs that are fun to knit and incorporate into projects at this time of year.
Studio Knit has a great tutorial for an Irish Saxon Braid pattern, which is … Read More ...