As much as I love the look of dramatic colorwork, brioche and other fancy techniques, the sweaters I go to again and again — for knitting and for wearing — are usually pretty simple in design.
Jumping to the … Read More ...
A Romantic Sweater Perfect for Layering
I’ve lately been loving wearing dresses with sweaters on top. I think it gives me the feeling that it will be the right weather for dresses again but I still get to be warm because I added a sweater.… Read More ...
A Simple Cardigan to Get You Through the Year
Because I’m pretty much always cold, I often end up wearing multiple layers, including a couple of sweaters at a time (usually a handknit and a storebought sweater, with a long-sleeved shirt for good measure).
Book Review: Harry Potter Knitting Magic
This book has been in my house for a while and I’ve been super excited to share it with you but wanted to wait until it was officially out, which it is now.
Years ago there was an unofficial Harry … Read More ...
Bonbon Reversible Cardigan Pattern
Simple designs are great for learning or when you just want a project to be completed quickly.
The Bonbon cardigan from Knitting with Chopsticks is a raglan cardigan knitting pattern worked from the collar down. Minimal shaping is involved so … Read More ...
Textured Details Make this Simple Sweater Shine
I love plain Stockinette sweaters with little details that make them more interesting to knit and to wear.
Tif Neilan’s latest sweater pattern, Zoetic, is definitely one of those. It’s a top down circular yoke sweater with herringbone stitch … Read More ...
10 Coloring Books For Knitters
Are you a knitter who loves to color? Look no further than this roundup of 10 coloring books specifically designed for knitters. These books feature knitting-related images and sketches that will appeal to both knitters and coloring enthusiasts alike.
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The Broken Sweater Takes a Meandering Journey
Reverse Stockinette Stitch is a simple way to add texture to a knitting project, and when combined with Stockinette it is especially effective as a contrast.
The Broken Sweater from Alina Schneider is a top down compound raglan that uses … Read More ...
Knit a Big Comfy Sweater Perfect for Lounging
I love long, roomy sweaters, and pretty much live in them this time of year. I feel like I need to add the Big Comfy Sweater from Red Heart to my knit list right away.
This simple boxy sweater uses … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Crisp Cabled Sweater
I can’t get over the sharpness of the cables on the Grace Pullover from Bayron Handmade, which was originally published in Laine Magazine and is now available on Ravelry.
I know this is a great combination of yarn and pattern, … Read More ...
Knit a Poncho in Colorful Brioche
I have long been firm in my conviction that I am not a poncho person. I am cold, like, all the time, and I need sleeves. But at the same time I’ve been known to pile on multiple sweaters and … Read More ...
Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Gain Some Colorwork Skill with the Forage Sweater
I love a good sweater with a little bit of colorwork. Whether it’s a circular yoke or a raglan with colorwork at the top, or even just a sweater with a stripe, adding some color to a sweater makes … Read More ...
Book Review: Typographic Knitting
Get inspired by knitting letters with a graphic designer’s point of view with the book Typographic Knitting
: From Pixel to Pattern by Rüdgiger Schlömer.
Schlömer is a designer who got interested in the analog presentation of type on knitted … Read More ...
A Sweater that Knits up Like a Cloud
I’m a huge fan of big fluffy sweaters. Because I’m pretty much always cold, they are part of what gets me through winter.
Cloud Chasing from DROPS looks like a great contender for my next cast on, and it’s perfect … Read More ...