All babies need knit hats, but especially if you happen to have a baby in winter and you live somewhere cold, baby is going to need a lot of knit hats.
Gina Michele has a new little one who is … Read More ...
Easy Loom Knit Scarf for Beginners
Loom knitting is the perfect yarn craft for busy people. Most projects come together quickly and require only a few basic steps. This is a great entry point for needle knitting to start kids on or even to try yourself.… Read More ...
Beware: These Knit Stars are Addicting
I haven’t knit any of Hunter Hammersen’s lovely stars called Scintillation yet, but I can definitely see the appeal. They’re darling, use very little yarn and are a pretty quick little project.
The way they are worked means there are … Read More ...
Garter Stitch with a Slip
Garter Stitch is another stitch pattern you find in a lot of quick to knit patterns, because what’s easier than knitting every single stitch?
But there are ways to make Garter Stitch a little more interesting for the knitter and … Read More ...
Stitch a Hat in Seed Stitch
I don’t know why so many quick knitting projects use Seed Stitch and its cousin Moss Stitch. I guess because they are a little more interesting to knit than Garter or Stockinette, and they look a little fancier without a … Read More ...
A Hat to Knit in a Hurry
Because it’s panic time for gift knitters, or the time of year when you just might want some simple, quick knitting patterns to ease the stress of the season, I’ve been looking around for some quick to knit projects.
I … Read More ...
Knit a Big Christmas Stocking on the Double
I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.
Quick projects are … Read More ...
Knit a Great Hat in an Evening or Two
This time of year it’s great to have some quick knitting patterns handy for last-minute gift knitting or charity knitting projects.
The Perky Little Hat pattern from Sharon Lentsch is a sweet hat that she says can be knit in … Read More ...
A Super Easy Pattern for Fingerless Gloves
I am feeling the need to knit another pair of fingerless gloves. Not because I don’t have plenty of them; it’s just nice to make a new pair every now and than and it has been a while.
These Easy … Read More ...
A Dozen Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More ...
A Knit Turkey Dishcloth Might Make Cleanup More Fun
The worst thing to me about big holiday meals is cleaning up after. There are always more dishes than can possibly fit in the dishwasher (or you used the good china that can’t be washed in the machine), not to … Read More ...
How to Make Your Own Jumbo Knitting Needles
Jumbo yarns are everywhere these days, and using those giant threads to make chunky throws and knits means you can whip up a gift or an accessory for your home in almost no time at all.
Only trouble is, the … Read More ...
In Case You Want to Knit Some Lounge Pants
I’ve only ever knit pants for babies (there’s a pattern in my book Quick and Easy Baby Knits). But this time of year, when it’s just starting to get cold, I start to feel like I’m going to want … Read More ...
Knit Adorable Acorns for Your Fall Decor
Once Halloween decorating is over, there’s still a little time for fall decor to be made and displayed.
These little knit acorns form Studio Knits are quick and easy and you can make them in any colors with the scraps … Read More ...
Bulky Baskets Make Quick Work of Storage
I love handmade baskets, whether the traditional woven type or those knit or crocheted or otherwise made. It makes cleanup just a tiny bit of fun when you have something nice to put things into.
These knit baskets from Little … Read More ...