Wanted to let you know that the winner of the deluxe edition of Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf was commenter 68, Angela, who said she learned to knit in school around age 8 but she would love to teach … Read More ...
Stitch of the Week: Trinity Stitch
Back in the day when my About site was young, I worked a swatch of some common knitting stitch almost weekly. (You can find them in my stitch pattern glossary.) I guess I got busy and had covered so … Read More ...
Stitch Some Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to stitch a little green. I’m loving this collection of shamrock patterns I found on Ravelry (by the way, they just hit 3 million … Read More ...
Not Lace Knitting, Knitting with Lace
Here’s yet another fun scarf project that uses a material you might not have thought of knitting with before: lace.
Yes, you can make lace with your knitting, but I mean actually knitting with lace fabric. That’s what Mel of … Read More ...
A Snowy Scarf for the End of Winter
Even though I’m longing for spring, I know that it’s not really going to be here that soon. So it isn’t too late to knit another scarf or two.
Especially when it’s one as pretty as the Vail Light Flurries … Read More ...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Basketweave Infinity Scarf
I’m rather obsessed with infinity scarves and cowls right now. Ever since I finished knitting my giant Garter Stitch Cowl earlier this month, I’ve been wearing it almost constantly and have completely neglected my scarves.
If you’re a fan of … Read More ...
Another Quick and Simple Scarf
I guess today is the day for really easy, cute projects, because I also came across this one, the Sunset Scarf from Make it Handmade. It’s a simple ribbed scarf worked in a small amount of bulky yarn with a … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Giant Circular Cowl
If you’re suffering through a cold winter, you might not be quite ready to start a knitting project meant for spring days. And that’s OK. You’ve still got time to knit something warm and bulky and get a lot of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Buttoned Neck Scarf
If you’re looking for a fresh take on the cowl, check out this pretty free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.
The Buttoned Neck Scarf, designed by Susan Mills, uses a bulky blend of merino and alpaca for softness and … Read More ...
My Last Project of 2012
I’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.
Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza … Read More ...
Check out the Army of Knitters Winter Collection
Army of Knitters has released its Winter collection, inspired by the scenery and colors of upstate New York. In all there are nine patterns, including hats, sweaters, a dress, a scarf, a cape and a lovely pair of mitts.… Read More ...
Free “Scrap” Pattern
When you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Mr. Cowl
There are tons of knit cowl patterns out there for women, but you just don’t see a lot of them for men. I guess that’s because a cowl seems girly somehow, though it really isn’t; it’s just a loop of … Read More ...
How to Host a Knitting Party
It might seem like we all have quite enough social obligations this time of year, thank you very much, but wouldn’t it be fun to take time in this buys season to unwind with some friends and just knit together? … Read More ...
