I hate to admit that I’m not a huge fan of ponchos. Every time they come back I cringe a little. If you’re cold, why not just knit a sweater?
But there are some poncho designs that I see and … Read More ...
A Few More Great Scarves to Knit
There’s no end to the great scarf knitting patterns out there, and there are more being published all the time, so there’s never going to be a definitive roundup of scarf knitting patterns, which is great for me because it … Read More ...
The Pantone Color of 2015 is Marsala — Here’s What to Knit with It
In a bit of breaking crafty news, the Pantone Institute has just announced that the Color of the Year for 2015 is Marsala, a kind of reddish brown, like the wine, or the color of a red fox, or maybe … Read More ...
Create an Ugly Christmas Sweater for Pentatonix
Ever since the Stevie Nicks shawl callout (did you see the winning design, by the way? Amazing.) I’ve been getting e-mails from TalentHouse, and I saw another fun one that I thought knitters might be interested in.
This one is … Read More ...
Wool People 8 is Here
Wool People 8, the collection from Brooklyn Tweed, was released today and it’s full of designs for pullovers, cardigans, hats and shawls that will keep you warm and cozy through the winter. The inspiration was knits for cabin living, with … Read More ...
Knit Some Gifts (or Warmth for Yourself) Quick with Arm Knitting
Arm knitting has been pretty popular this year, and I have to admit, though I don’t always like the look of arm knit projects, it is pretty fun and it’s a quick and easy way to use a lot of … Read More ...
Big Scarves and Cowls to Keep You Warm
I may have mentioned that my husband has tasked me with knitting gifts for his team of six at work, and I’m trying to do cowls for everyone (well, and a scarf for the man). And while I really want … Read More ...
Master Short Rows with this Easy Shawl Pattern
Short rows are commonly seen in socks to help make the heel, but there are lots of other reasons you might want to stop a row short and knit in the other direction. It’s a great way to shape all … Read More ...
Knit Something for Fall from the Donegal Tweed Lookbook
Tweed yarns are just perfect for fall and winter knitting. They’re pretty and warm and just give a nice, wholesome, organic, natural look to whatever you knit with them.
Tahki Yarns has put together a look book celebrating its Donegal … Read More ...
Some Fun Scarves, Shawls and Cowls
I’m back with another lightning round of patterns from yarn companies that would make perfect projects for fall. This time it’s a bunch of accessories that go around the neck. Enjoy!
carves
The Zig Zag Scarf from Lion Bran Yarn … Read More ...
7 Great Reasons to Start with a Baby Sweater — and 7 Patterns to Get You Started
Baby knitting is a wonderful way to get started with sweater knitting, and baby sweaters are the perfect place to begin. Not only are they smaller and quicker to knit than adult sweaters, but they are also incredibly adorable and … Read More ...
Giveaway: Knitting for a Cure
Congratulations to Lee.
October, as we all probably know, is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Kay Meadors has a lovely little book of patterns called Knitting for a Cure
, full of 18 projects to offer support and encouragement to … Read More ...
Knitty Deep Fall ’14 is Here
I always have to smile at the names of collections. It’s not even officially fall yet and the Deep Fall issue of Knitty just went live. But if you want to knit things to wear when it’s truly fall and … Read More ...
Dr. Who Knitting Projects
I finally got to watch the new Doctor Who
last night, and while I’m not quite sold on the new guy (it always takes me a few episodes) it was still a lot of fun.
Looking for more Dr who … Read More ...
Stevie Nicks is Looking for an Awesome New Shawl
Stevie Nicks is well known for her bohemian style, flowing clothes and shawls that accentuate her movement on stage, and now she’s looking for a new, handcrafted shawl to use in a photography shoot.
The singer has taken to Talenthouse, … Read More ...