Using your yarn stash is important to me throughout the year, but as I start to feel the end of the year coming on I get more excited about using things I already have in the house. Maybe that’s because … Read More ...
Stitch a Scarf with Dreamy Waves
As I write this, it’s probably time to start thinking about winter knitting if you haven’t already. And it’s definitely time to think about gift knitting if you have any of that you plan to do for the holidays.
The … Read More ...
Knit a Mosaic Scarf
I know I’ve said this before, but in case you missed it, I am a big cheerleader for mosaic knitting. I don’t feel like it’s ever had the popularity of some other knitting techniques, particularly other colorwork knitting options, but … Read More ...
Make a Drop Stitch Scarf with a Circular Knitting Machine
When you first get a circular knitting machine there are a few classic projects that everyone seems to make, and one of them is a dropped stitch scarf.
It’s easy to see why, because this is a really simple project … Read More ...
Summer Shawl and Scarf Knitting Patterns
If you’re a fan of scarves and shawls (or of lace knitting more generally), you might feel like you need to give up your accessories when the weather gets warm. But the good news is there are plenty of projects … Read More ...
A Simple Triangular Shawl for Beginners
There are lots of reasons I might decide to share a particular pattern with you, but usually it’s something that I would like to knit myself, or that I would have liked to knit at a different point in my … Read More ...
Knit a Scarf with Bold Circles
I had kind of stopped sharing scarf knitting patterns for the summer, even though our Southern Hemisphere friends can still use them, but I will make an exception for this one, which I think maybe everyone should knit right now, … Read More ...
Add Some Simple Textures to Your Scarf
Earlier this year I designed a beginner’s sampler scarf knitting pattern that I thought would be a perfect first project for new knitters. It includes casting on, knitting, purling, changing between knit and purl in the same row, binding off, … Read More ...
Take It Easy with the Bessie Scarf
Sometimes you just need a little something to occupy your hands that will make a cute and wearable accessory when you’re done.
Enter the Bessie Scarf by Gavriella Treminio , a bias knit garter stitch and eyelet scarf that’s a … Read More ...
Double Knitting Patterns
One of the skills I want to use more this year is double knitting. This is a technique that uses slipped stitches in a particular way to make a double-sided fabric.
You can use it with a single color, or … Read More ...
Scarf Knitting Patterns Made with Sock Yarn
Make a Matching Set with the Yarrow Headband and Scarf
One of the great things about knitting is that we can mix and match all sorts of different projects to create any kind of look we want. But sometimes it is also fun to create matching accessories for ourselves or … Read More ...
Stitch a Scarf that Looks Like Chains
The other day I was talking about how much I love scarves because there are so many different things you can do with them. Even if you limit yourself to the “regular” rectangular shape, you can make a scarf in … Read More ...
Use Your Yarn Leftovers on These Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns
I’m still deep in working on using my yarn leftovers, and if you are, too, I’ve got some more ideas for you. One of my favorite kinds of knitting projects for folks of all skill levels is scarves, because there … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Kerchief Scarf in Two Weights
I’ve lately been drawn to little projects. I don’t know if that has to do with my complete lack of patience this time of year, or the fact that I’m deep into an involved project (an argyle vest) I’ve told … Read More ...