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 ...
Take it Easy with the Sandstone Scarf Knitting Pattern
A new year is a great time to learn new skills, and if you’re just now taking up knitting (welcome!) or are reminding yourself how to knit because it’s been a while (welcome back) or even if you’re trying to … Read More ...
Bust Your Stash and Keep Warm at the Same Time
Last year I wrote a post all about using advent calendar minis, and this is a little bit more of the same, but it’s more of a focus on ways to use lot of different bits of stash that … Read More ...
A Scarf Knitting Pattern for Learning How to Knit
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about learning how to knit, and what would be helpful or what essential skills are needed to get from that first project to other projects with confidence.
I know a lot of people start … Read More ...
Use Your Stash to Make Loop Scarves
I’ve recently been playing more with my Sentro knitting machine, and my favorite thing to make right now is loop scarves. Because the easiest thing to make on one of these machines is a tube, you can just crank … Read More ...
Knit Hidden Bigfoot into Your Scarf
Right off the bat I had a problem with writing this post, because I don’t know what the plural of Bigfoot is. Bigfoots? Bigfeet? Bigfoot is generally characterized as a solitary creature, so I don’t know if there’s a word … Read More ...
Get Started on Stash Busting with Ziggy Triangle
I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More ...
Stitch with Sweets to Support Warm Up America
The Hallmark Channel and Warm Up America have teamed up with Stitched with Sweets to provide fun and warm Christmas scarves to women’s shelters.
As part of their Countdown to Christmas, The Hallmark Channel has donate $10,000 to the initiative … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Keyhole Scarf
The keyhole scarf knit pattern is a great way to add a touch of style and versatility to your wardrobe. The pattern uses Red Heart Curly Q yarn, which is a fun and unique yarn that adds a playful … Read More ...
Cozy Cable Scarf
Cable knit scarves are so fun to make, and I feel like they are warmer than other types of scarves because the twists capture the cold air before it can get to you. That’s probably not a real thing, but … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Basketweave Cowl/Collar
The Basketweave Collar knit pattern can also be referred to as a cowl pattern. A cowl is a type of neckwear that is similar to a scarf, but it is shorter and often worn closer to the neck. Cowls can … Read More ...
Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns for Beginners
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More ...
Color Blocked Pocket Scarf Knitting Pattern
I love a good scarf. I have knit so many scarves (and cowls, and shawls) through the years I could probably wear a different one every day for a month. But there’s always room for more scarves, if you ask … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Waffle Stitch Scarf
The waffle stitch is a textured knit stitch that creates a waffle-like pattern in the fabric. It’s created by alternating between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern, which creates a raised, textured surface on one side of the … Read More ...