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 ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
This is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite … Read More ...
by Sarah White
I’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts … Read More ...
by Sarah White
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 probably … Read More ...
by Sarah White
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 ...
by Sarah White
I really like the look of lace, but I am neither the sort of person who has the time to knit a big, fancy lace project nor the sort of person who would wear such a thing if I did … Read More ...
by Sarah White
You probably know by now that I’m a pretty big fan of Holla Knits, a web-based collection of cool knits that are shown worked in an indie yarn as well as a yarn by Knit Picks. You can buy the … Read More ...
by Sarah White
I’m kind of obsessed with little shawls right now. I am not a lacy kind of girl. I don’t have the patience to knit it or the lifestyle to wear it. But I love a little shawl that’s not too … Read More ...
by Sarah White
I know it came out yesterday, but I finally got a chance to take a look at Knitty’s Deep Fall issue, which marks the beginning of celebrations for the preeminent online knitting magazine’s 10th anniversary. I remember when Knitty … Read More ...
by Sarah White
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More ...
by Sarah White
It’s a lot of fun to intentionally drop stitches when you’re knitting. Dropped stitches open up the work without actually increasing or decreasing at all, so it’s a great skill for newer knitters who might be afraid of yarnovers and … Read More ...