Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Congratulations to Donna!
It’s become a semiannual tradition to give away a copy of the Under 100 Knit Collection from Knit Picks because there’s always such a great response to it.
This book packs 30 patterns, for projects ranging from … Read More ...
Mother’s Day is coming up in the states a little earlier than I realized, and I thought it would be fun to share some ideas you can knit for the moms and grandmothers in your life.
I searched mom knitting … Read More ...
Holi is not really a holiday that you hear much about in the United States. It’s a traditionally Hindu holiday that usually falls in March and marks the beginning of spring, as well as reminding people that good triumphs over … Read More ...
Lots of yarns come in hanks these days, which shouldn’t be knit from directly. They need to be wound into balls. And some people just like all their yarn in balls instead of skeins.
So what’s a crafter to do … Read More ...
I see stuff about knitting online all the time. I’m always saving links in Facebook, holding onto emails with patterns and Google alerts with knitting news stories.
And these things tend to pile up. So I’m going to try once … Read More ...
I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More ...
Congratulations to Lisa!
If you’re a knitter or crocheter on Instagram, you might have noticed the hashtag #getyouryarnwishesgranted. This is something that started around this time last year and I was so excited to see it back this year.… Read More ...
I’m not much of a Thanksgiving decorator, but every time I look at the adorable fall-themed knitting patterns out there I wonder why that is. There are so many cute little turkeys, acorns, leaves and other great things for the … Read More ...
We all know that knitting with different colors is a lot of fun and a great way to add personality to our knitting projects. Whether you’re working on stripes, stranded knitting, or intarsia, incorporating different colors into your work can … Read More ...
This is such a fun giveaway I can’t even stand it. Kristine Vejar of A Verb for Keeping Warm has a new book out called The Modern Natural Dyer
. It’s all about how to dye yarn… Read More ...
I already have a list of too many things I want to knit before it gets much colder (not to mention some knit toys for my daughter for Christmas; I’ll share the inspiration behind that on Monday), but there are … Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of single skeins in my yarn stash. If you go to fiber festivals, or even shopping at your local yarn store when you don’t have a particular project in mind, … Read More ...
I’ve already talked a bit this season about fall trends in the context of using big, bulky yarn. Here’s another look at trends for the season based on the scarves and cowls worn by celebrities.
You’ll see here, … Read More ...
There are lots of different charities and places where you can send knit items to bring a little warmth to other people, but one that I really love the idea of is the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Christmas at Sea.
The … Read More ...
I have gathered a lot of yarn through the years of being a professional writer about knitting. Some of it is great, and some of it isn’t. Some of it just isn’t great for me, and would do better in … Read More ...
