It always amazes me the innovation that is still happening in knitting. From different ways to cast on and bind off to new techniques and new materials to knit with, this is definitely a good time to be a knitter.… Read More ...
Submit Your Winter Accessories for a Chance at a Design Contract
Here’s a really fun competition you might be interested in getting in on if you’re a designer. Uncommon Goods, which is a really awesome online/catalog store featuring handmade, sustainable and otherwise really good items, is looking for some new, … Read More ...
Checking out the New Knit Simple
I spent a little time this hot weekend perusing the fall issue of Knit Simple, which got me dreaming of bulky knits, vivid colors and simple but striking designs.
There are so many cute things in this issue, so … Read More ...
Learn More about Lee Meredith
I love learning about other knitwear designers, where their inspiration comes from and how they work, so I was excited to see this interview with Lee Meredith, aka Leethal, at the Sexy Knitter.
She’s known for her awesome accessories … Read More ...
Always More Fingerless Glove Patterns
Yesterday my Internet was out, and it’s spotty today, but some Wednesday I want to start doing “what I’m working on Wednesdays,” where I’ll show you what I’m working on and you can tell me what you’re knitting, too.
What … Read More ...
In Case Anyone Was Wondering What I Want for Mother’s Day
Jimmy Beans Wool has a knack for coming up with really awesome stuff, and I think their gift idea for Mother’s Day is awesome.
These limited edition yarn bouquets go on sale on Friday (April 19) and I’ll bet they’ll … Read More ...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More ...
Mitts for Corgi Dog Lovers
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is a prolific knitter (and coming from me, that’s saying something) who is super creative and clearly has a lot of fun with the projects she designs.
When a friend asked for mittens recently, Kat … Read More ...
Conversation Heart Handwarmers
If you’re still looking for a knit you can whip up in time for Valentine’s Day, spend a couple of evenings with these cute conversation heart handwarmers from Kat at Just Crafty Enough.
These little mitts are pretty quick and … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Textured Fingerless Gloves
I have lately been really into patterns with slip stitches made while holding the yarn in front, which means the float of the yarn shows on the surface of the knitting.
Knitting blogger purl3agony has designed a pair of fingerless … Read More ...
Decorate with Knitting for Winter
I know a lot of people get kind of sad when it’s time to take the holiday decorations down. The house seems so plain without all the glitter and lights, and it’s just compounded by the fact that it’s dreary … Read More ...
Knitting as Physical Therapy
I came across a story that I think is kind of funny but also says a lot about how great handcrafts are. When filmmaker and writer McCal Roberts was involved in a freak kitchen accident in which his hand was … Read More ...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More ...
Check out the Army of Knitters Winter Collection
Army of Knitters has released its Winter collection, inspired by the scenery and colors of upstate New York. In all there are nine patterns, including hats, sweaters, a dress, a scarf, a cape and a lovely pair of mitts.… Read More ...
A Duo of Easy Knit Shawls
If you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently. 
The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by … Read More ...