New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More ...
A Favorite Quick Knit: Fingerless Gloves
I love to wear fingerless gloves because my hands are always cold, but they make it possible for me to type or knit or just about anything else I need to do while staying a little bit warmer.
Looking for … Read More ...
Do You Want to Knit Some Mittens?
Kat at Just Crafty Enough made it through her year of mittens, and for December she has a double feature with mom and me mittens inspired by Frozen.
The blue and white color scheme gives them a frosty feel, … Read More ...
Knit Some Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree
There’s still plenty of time to knit some baubles for the christmas tree if you’re in that kind of spirit. (I have a few, and some other cute Christmas patterns, over at About.)
These Polar Bear Ornaments from Red … Read More ...
Giveaway: Once Upon a Knit
Congratulations to Cindy S!
I was cleaning up my office over the weekend and I found a bunch more stuff to give away, lucky you!
This week we’re going to do Once Upon a Knit
by Genevieve Miller. This fun … Read More ...
Check out the New Holla Knits Accessories Collection
Speaking of warm things to knit, I recently came across the latest installment of Holla Knits Accessories. This collection includes eight patterns: three hats (one is fair isle crochet, which is super cool), two cowls, two pairs of mitts … Read More ...
Knit Some Cozy Mittens in No Time
This time of year I just want to be warm. I don’t want to knit anything fancy if it means it will take longer for me to actually get to wear and use it.
That’s why I’m so drawn to … Read More ...
8 Christmas Santa Knitting Patterns
Santa is a classic symbol of the Christmas holiday season, and with these 8 Santa knitting patterns, you can feel a little more festive this holiday season. You can either knit some for yourself, or for a little early gift … Read More ...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Orla Kiely
Kat from Just Crafty Enough is almost finished with her year of mittens, and the November pair is inspired by the retro-awesome style of Irish designer Orla Kiely.
These mittens have a three-color floral motif (four colors in all are … Read More ...
8 Cold Weather Knitting Patterns
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s important to have warm and cozy clothing to keep you comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of the top 8 cold weather knitting patterns to help you … Read More ...
Knit Hats Inspired by Lady Detectives (and Get a Deal This Week Only)
Over at About I recently got the chance to review a really fun book by Julie Turjoman. A Head for Trouble
: 20 Hats and Adornments Inspired by Lady Detectives of the Roaring Twenties, is a book full of stylish … Read More ...
Supernatural Mittens to Knit
I’ve been following Kat from Just Crafty Enough in her mission to knit a pair of mittens each month this year with great interest. It’s even kind of inspired me to think about trying to knit a dozen of something … Read More ...
knit.purl Replaces knit.wear, and a Giveaway
Interweave/F+W has had a special issue magazine called knit.wear for a few years, and the magazine has evolved with its latest issue to have a new name and design with the same editorial team. knit.purl is what the magazine is … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knitting for a Cure
Congratulations to Lee.
October, as we all probably know, is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Kay Meadors has a lovely little book of patterns called Knitting for a Cure
, full of 18 projects to offer support and encouragement to … Read More ...
Leafy Mittens to Knit for Fall
Now that it’s fall, you might be thinking about the need to keep your body warm as the weather gets colder. If it’s cool in the fall where you live, you’ll want to knit up a pair of Falling Leaves … Read More ...