Need a quick knit gift or just a way to keep your hands warm in a hurry? Super bulky knit mittens are the way to go. Super bulky yarn knits up fast and mittens keep you warmer than gloves because … Read More ...
Knits Inspired by a Book Series
I hadn’t heard of Laura Sebastian’s fantasy series Castles in Their Bones until I stumbled upon Mary P. Hunt’s knitting patterns inspired by the series, but if you’re already a fan (of this series in particular or fantasy in general) … Read More ...
Glacier Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a hat knitting pattern that included lace panels and talked about how such a project would be great to wear when it’s not super cold out but you’ve still got a hankering for some knit … Read More ...
Stitch Easy Cables on Fingerless Gloves
Cable knitting is one of the basic skills of knitting that I think everyone should try once or twice. So many beginning knitters think that cable knitting is hard, and while it can be challenging when there are lots of … Read More ...
Take Your Scrap Yarn on a Voyage
If all the writing I’ve been doing over the past few months about using your yarn stash and odd balls hasn’t yet inspired you to take on a stash-busting project, maybe this set of patterns will do it.
I love … Read More ...
Make Your Mittens with Colorwork
Mittens are a utilitarian item if ever there was one. They just need to keep our hands warm reliably. They don’t have to be cute.
But since we’re knitters and we’re going to knit our own mittens anyway, they might … Read More ...
Easy Mitten Knitting Pattern
I recently shared a post all about mitts and mittens to knit using sock yarn leftovers. I know using sock yarn for mittens makes it sound like they will take forever, and maybe not even be that warm because the … Read More ...
Colorwork Knits for Spooky Season
I guess technically these are all Halloween knitting patterns, but they are really designs that you can knit and use and enjoy all fall long. From keeping your hands and your coffee cozy to making your couch cute, these designs … Read More ...
Sock Yarn Mittens and Mitts Knitting Patterns
It seems like everyone loves knitting patterns using sock yarn that are for things other than socks. I’m the same way because I have a lot of sock yarn and am definitely not knitting that many pairs of socks! (At … Read More ...
Amber Wrist Warmers Knitting Pattern
Sometimes it’s fun to knit a whole bunch of accessories that coordinate with each other. I have a shawl and a pair of gloves that were knit with the same yarn, and it delights me to wear them together because … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Seedless Columns Mittens
Welcome to the Seeded Columns Mittens Knit Pattern! These cozy mittens are the perfect accessory for keeping your hands warm and protected during the colder months. The unique seeded columns pattern adds a touch of texture and interest to … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Seeded Fingerless Mittens
Welcome to the Seeded Columns Fingerless Mittens Knit Pattern! These fingerless mittens are the perfect accessory for keeping your hands warm while still allowing you to use your fingers. The unique seeded columns pattern adds a touch of texture … Read More ...
Moss Stitch Knitting Patterns
Moss stitch is one of my favorite easy knitting stitch patterns, and it’s a great way to learn how to switch between knitting and purling in the same row, and how to read your knitting so you know which stitch … Read More ...
Line Your Knit Mittens for Extra Warmth
I know that conventional wisdom is that mittens are warmer than gloves because all your fingers being in one space keeps them warmer than each having their own little tube.
But what if you want something even warmer?
Why not … Read More ...
Mighty Mittens: A Choose Your Own Mitten Adventure
Do you have ice-cold fingers? Is the skin on your thumbs starting to peel away? Do not be alarmed; the Mighty Mittens are on their way! There’s nothing better than a mitten for delivering digits from damp and drab. It’s … Read More ...