Patterns, projects and techniques
There’s something nice about having a simple scarf knitting pattern on the needles. Ripton from Berroco is a super simple pattern that doesn’t look as easy as it is.
The almost plaid-like texture is produced by working Garter Stitch sideways … Read More ...
There’s been a lot of talk lately in the knitting world about yarn substitution, and I noted when writing about the issue that I almost never use the yarn a pattern calls for.
But in this case I would … Read More ...
To give you that extra layer of warmth without the feeling and weight of bulky yarn. This knitted wrap pattern is perfect for accessories on a chill day while keeping you cosy. Patons Merino Extrafine DK is 100% wool making … Read More ...
There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols … Read More ...
Looking for your next knitting or crochet project? The Best of Darn Good Yarn Pattern Booklet is full of options (25 to be exact) accompanied by details instructions to help you create your next handcrafted masterpiece.
Please note this pattern … Read More ...
You will be super cosy this winter with this big and bold scarf knitted in Novita Hygge Wool. Though this is a chunky yarn it is also light and airy and 100% wool too! This is hand wash only.
This … Read More ...
My Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) has had all their classes as watch for free for a while (and still will through 4/16 if you want to take advantage), and one of the classes I watched was form Xandy Peters.
You might … Read More ...
THE AUTUMN WOODS SHAWL
A tutorial knitting pattern, by Winter White Knits
Make this beautiful shawl/triangle scarf using this easy to follow pattern that can be purchased via Etsy.
I love the warm colors in this shawl, browns and tobaccos … Read More ...
I feel like we all could use some cozy knitting projects right now. The Waterbury Plaid Blanket Scarf from Two of Wands is really more like a shawl, and its a fun technique involving knitting stripes and then weaving long … Read More ...
Knitting on the bias is a fun and easy way to change up the look of your knitting, and adding stripes on the bias instantly makes the project more interesting — and more of a stash-buster.
Mama in a Stitch … Read More ...
The Geo Mesh Cowl by Xandy Peters looks like a triangular scarf but is actually an easy-to-wear cowl. The tip is worked flat and then stitches are added and joined in the round to make it into a cowl.
The … Read More ...
Here’s a quick and easy knitting project that you can make as big or as little as you want, in as many colors as you like.
Each of the loops is made with i-cord (do it by hand or use … Read More ...
Get inspired by knitting letters with a graphic designer’s point of view with the book Typographic Knitting
: From Pixel to Pattern by Rüdgiger Schlömer.
Schlömer is a designer who got interested in the analog presentation of type on knitted … Read More ...
For fall and winter I love Fisherman’s Rib. It’s warm a squishy like brioche, but a lot less temperamental. It’s quick and easy to knit, super bouncy and cozy and I love it in projects big and small.
A project … Read More ...
I haven’t designed anything in a long time. Life got busy and I was having a good time knitting other people’s designs. There’s so much great stuff out there and it’s really nice to have all the thinking done for … Read More ...
