I generally write most posts for Craft Gossip several weeks in advance of when they go live, so I’m writing this not knowing what calamitous events might be happening in the world or in your life when you read it. … Read More ...
Another Great Simple Shawl to Stitch
The other day I shared the Oscillate Shawl, which I said was the perfect kind of knitting for this time of year. It’s relatively easy and also really pretty, and will be a comfort to knit and to wrap … Read More ...
Take it Easy with the Oscillate Knit Shawl
The end of the year, for me, is all about looking back and looking ahead. It’s about comfort knitting, and comfort living. Simple projects that don’t require too much thinking, so I can use my mind to reflect on the … 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 ...
Use Slip Stitches to Make a Sweet Scarf
Yesterday I shared a project with you that involved slip stitches on a super bulky yarn base. This scarf uses slip stitches, too, but in a more delicate way on a much lighter weight yarn, which gives them a … Read More ...
Easy Triangular Scarf Knitting Pattern
This triangular scarf or shawl is a great way to practice working increases if you’re new to knitting. It starts with just 3 stitches and is worked in garter stitch with increases every other row (use a marker to indicate … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Advent Calendar Minis
I have always been tempted by indie dyers who do yarn advent calendars. It sounds so fun to get a new little ball of yarn every day for a month, but I’ve never done it because I’m not sure what … Read More ...
Knit a Lace Shawl for Cooler Weather
One thing about lace knitting is that, because it is so often done on fine yarn with tiny needles, it usually takes a long time to knit and also might not be the best thing to wear in terms of … Read More ...
A Knit Shawl with a Touch of Braille
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 ...
Knit a Shawl to Highlight Tonal Yarn
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 … Read More ...
Knit Your First Shawl — It’s a Piece of Cake
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 ...
Get a Woven Look with This Mosaic Knit Shawl
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 ...
Another Great Sock Yarn Shawl Knitting Pattern
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 ...
Combine Lines and Texture in This Shawl Knitting Pattern
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 ...
A Mesh Stitch Wrap to Wear in the Open Air
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 ...