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 ...
Help Make it Better with Sandy Relief Craftalong
It wouldn’t surprise anyone to know there are a lot of crafting industry types (and home crafters as well, of course) who were affected by the superstorm they called Sandy. And as crafters, we often want to get in there … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Cornucopia Wristers by Tanis Gray
Y’all know by now my obsession with wristers, mitts, fingerless gloves, whatever you want to call them. Items that give a little warmth for the hands while leaving the fingers free for typing or knitting. Ilove them. It seems like … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Stash-o-motastic Fingerless Gloves
I love fingerless gloves, and I love stash-busting patterns, so there’s no doubt I’m smitten with the Stash-o-motastic Fingerless Glove pattern offered by Donna Herron, aka purl3agony.
These cuties regularly switch colors and stitch patterns, which adds texture as well … Read More ...
Have You Seen Skein Theory?
The other day I got word that Skein Theory
, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Men’s Go Team Mittens
Not too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Go Team Mittens
If you’re spending the day in front of the television watching your favorite college football team (or, heck, even at the game) the perfect project for spectating is the Go Team Mittens from Just Crafty Enough.
These basic mittens — … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit Flying Pig Mittens
Kathy from Just Crafty Enough says she thought it would be until pigs flew that she would win a ribbon for knitting at the Minnesota State Fair. And pigs did fly, in a sense, on her red-ribbon-winning Knit Flying Pig … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chevron Scrubby Mitts
Using a reusable cleaning item like a sponge or scrub brush is a great move for the environment, but it can be a little icky when you think about reusing something that’s not that easy to clean. Though of course … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Dr. Zoidberg Claws!
OK, this may be the cutest thing I’ve seen all week, and I’ve seen some pretty cute stuff this week. If you’re looking for an easy handmade Halloween costume for an adult this year, grab some red yarn and cast … Read More ...
