Patterns, projects and techniques
Designer Donielle Oliver Showvay has always admired Helen Keller’s determination to overcome her difficulties, and she has had to deal with vision loss since childhood, as well as her mother’s hearing loss.
The Helen’s Heart Braille Shawl calls for a … Read More ...
A tonal yarn, at least by my definition, is a ball or skein that is all one color, but includes subtle (or maybe even not that subtle) variations of light and dark throughout the ball. It might have little sections … Read More ...
There have been many great innovations in the knitting and fiber arts world in the more than 20 (!) years that I’ve been writing about these subjects online. Different fibers and materials and styles of knitting needles and new tools … Read More ...
When I look at this shawl I just think about fall. I know it’s coming sometime, and on one of those crisp fall mornings it would be great to have a big cuddly shawl to wear.
The Snapdragon shawl from … Read More ...
I recently shared a whole collection of one-skein (or so) sock yarn shawl knitting patterns, but of course there are always more options available or being published all the time.
Here’s another great option for your fine and super … Read More ...
It feels like shawl season is just around the corner, so that must mean that shawl knitting season is already here! I love shawls that are relatively easy to knit but still include some fun techniques and details that make … Read More ...
We finally got a little break in the super-hot weather where I live, and while it’s a little early to be expecting fall, it probably is time we can start thinking about some knitting that will help us transition into … Read More ...
Welcome to the Zigzag Knit Shawl Pattern! This striking knit shawl is the perfect accessory to add a pop of color to any outfit. Made using Bernat Pop Yarn, this self-striping yarn includes 5 different shades that change … Read More ...
You already know I have cables on the brain from my post the other day about making cables without a cable needle. It’s funny that when you start thinking about a particular genre of knitting you start to see … Read More ...
One of our most popular posts here on the knitting page for years has been one about things to make with a single skein of sock yarn. Of course you can make socks, but the idea is to think … Read More ...
This design was inspired by a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next … Read More ...
It’s probably because Gemma’s Wrap, a free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn, is shown in a pretty, soft lavender colored yarn that it makes me think of weddings. But it’s also true that this would be a great project to … Read More ...
Welcome to the Free Sampler Wedges Knit Shawl Pattern! This modern knit shawl is the perfect accessory to add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Made with Caron Simply Soft yarn, this shawl is soft and drapes beautifully, making … Read More ...
I know cozy is a word that we typically use to mean the feeling of wearing our favorite sweater or sitting and knitting in front of a fire. But the act of knitting can be cozy, too, when we’re in … Read More ...
I love a good wrap any time of year (though I maybe enjoy knitting them a bit more than I enjoy wearing them — I have a bunch but wear the same two or three on repeat), and the Riverwalk … Read More ...