As we spend more time at home, many of us are looking for ways to use up our yarn stash and make the most of what we have. Bulky yarn is a great option for this because it knits up … Read More ...
Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More ...
6 Shawls In A Ball Patterns
“Get ready to add some warmth and style to your wardrobe with these Shawl in a Ball knitting pattern links. These patterns are specially designed for use with Lion Brand’s Shawl In A Ball Yarn, a versatile and easy-to-use … Read More ...
The Thames Shawl is a Great Knit for Spring
I’m starting to feel like knitting things for warmer weather as the temperature is slowly starting to creep up where I live, which means lighter weight fabrics and more lace are on the horizon.
The Thames shawl by Janina Kallio … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – knit shawl, Triangle scarf pattern
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 ...
Acrylic Yarn: The Ultimate Guide for Crafters, Knitters & More
Craft store aisles are filled to the brim with colorful skeins of yarn that can make your heart skip a beat. How does a knitter know where to start? Whether you have just started out in the world of yarn … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy Blanket Scarf
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 ...
A Textured Shawl to Build Your Knitting Skills
If you’re a newer knitter wanting to try out some different skills, or a knitter with more experience who just wants to have some fun, the Nina cowl pattern by Gavriella Treminio is a great one.
This top down triangular … Read More ...
A Super-Quick Headband to Knit
I’ve been busy since Thanksgiving knitting what turned out to be a bigger project than I expected, a Bojagi Shawl as a retirement gift for a coworker of my husband’s. I finished it Tuesday night and still wanted to knit … Read More ...
Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Celebrate the Season in the Southern Hemisphere
For those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re just getting into the cold part of the year, but in other parts of the world it’s slowly warming up.
The flowers of the Pohutukawa tree begin to bloom in December … Read More ...
A Fun Shawl to Celebrate the Edge of Winter
With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that’s part … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Shawl Pin/ Brooch
This adorable sheep shawl pin is the perfect addition to our finished knitted works. Add a little marker to show everyone that you handmade your own creation or maybe just wear it as a brooch or gift it with a … Read More ...
Get a Deal on a Pattern for a Gift with the Indie Designers Giftalong
One of my favorite knitting related events of the year is the Indie Designers Giftalong on Ravelry. While it technically is a knitalong complete with prizes and crafty fun, I’m in it for the pattern sales.
Many independent designers have … Read More ...
This Colorful Shawl Has Lots of Striping Options
I’ve been seeing a lot of patterns lately that use mosaic knitting, which is really cool because it’s a fun technique and an easy way to add colorwork to a project.
Marly Bird’s Crazy Stripes Shawl uses regular stripes and … Read More ...