I feel like I have nothing but bad news for you this week (and this is not the end of it, unfortunately) but word on the Web is that Schaefer Yarn Company, based in Interlocken, N.Y., is going to … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Liberty Wool Socks
This time of year just begs for knitting socks, whether you’re making them to warm your own toes or those of someone you love as a holiday gift.
It’s even better when the weather is cold and gloomy if you … Read More ...
Knit a Quick Ruffle Scarf with Tutorial Help
I’m sure you’ve seen the explosion of novelty yarns in the stores the past couple of years, and one genre of these yarns that is a lot of fun is the ruffle yarn. Red Heart’s Boutique Sashay yarn is … 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: Shaded Stripes Afghan
There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.
If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Baby Bear Knit Amigirumi
Speaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.
This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More ...
Learn Simple Decreases with Berroco
Berroco Yarns has been adding to its video tutorial section and recently added a video that covers some of the basic decreases commonly used in the company’s (and other people’s) patterns.
The three-minute video covers knit 2 together, knit 2 … Read More ...
Mythos Pattern Winner
Good Monday morning, everyone! Just wanted to let you know I’ve picked a winner for the Erica Jackofsky pattern giveaway and it’s commenter 16, Pat, who says she likes both the color and the lacy edge of Wrought (me, too!).… Read More ...
Another Simple Armwarmer Pattern
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I love fingerless gloves and armwarmers. Here’s another great one, super simple, form Berroco.
Tag is a really, really long basically sleeve of knitting worked in the round, in stockinette. It’s … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit Bow Scarf for Little Girls
The other day my little one and I were talking about the things she needs to be ready for winter. She needs a new raincoat, I said (the 18-24 month one she has just doesn’t work now that she’s three), … Read More ...
A Creepy, Quick Halloween Knit
If you’re still looking to craft something creepy for Halloween, you’re almost out of time, but you probably still have time to knit the Witchy Hands from Lion Brand Yarn if you’re quick about it.
They’re worked in Vanna’s Choice, … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Simple Striped Arm Warmers
It’s the perfect time of year for knitting and wearing arm warmers or fingerless gloves (I had mine on just the other day) and this pattern from Yarnologue is a great quick, easy and colorful choice.
Worked in the round … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit Advent Calendar
I am so not ready to be thinking about Christmas knitting (or Christmas anything, frankly), but they’re all geared up for the holiday season at Red Heart, where they’re actually offering 12 weeks of holiday-themed patterns. The first pattern came … Read More ...
What Are You Doing for I Love Yarn Day?
Oct. 12 is officially the second I Love Yarn Day, which is a holiday made up by the Craft Yarn Council to celebrate all things yarny. It’s not just about knitting, of course, but we knitters can certainly get … Read More ...
