It started a few days ago, but the Summer Sweater Knitalong at Very Shannon still has a long way to go if you want to jump in and stitch a sweater this season.
The knitalong kicked off July 31 and … Read More ...
Signs You are So Over Your Current Knitting Project
This list from Craftsy of 10 ways to know you’re over your current WIP made me laugh, but it’s actually important to think about.
Have you had a project in time out for years?
Are you totally bored with what … Read More ...
A Couple of Books for Your Feminine Side
These books are going to Iryna.
This week I’m giving away two books that are perfect for you ladies who love feminine details and cozy knits.
Essentially Feminine Knits
by Lene Home Samsøe has 25 patterns that are both rustic … Read More ...
Get Inspired by Amazing Colorwork Creations
Dot is the winner.
This week I want to get you excited about color knitting. The giveaway this week is Colorwork Creations: Knit Woodland Inspired 
Hats, Mittens and Glove
s.
True to the title, this book includes more than two-dozen … Read More ...
Yarnspirations Shares Knitting Patterns to Celebrate Canada150
July 1 is Canada’s 150th birthday, so it makes sense that Canadian people and companies are celebrating in a big way. Yarnspirations, which is based in Canada, released a lookbook of Canada150 patterns that’s sure to inspire you to knit … Read More ...
Knits for the Wonder Woman in Your Life
I haven’t seen the new Wonder Woman movie yet, but I know it’s awesome and sure to inspire some girls and women to bring a little of that fierce power into their own lives.
The good news is there are … Read More ...
Friday Fun: Hospice Yarn Bombing, Mr. Rogers’ Sweaters and More
It seems like I have a bunch of little things to talk about that have piled up from my vacation last week, so let’s do a bit of a lightning round, shall we?
The First Fall Knitty is out, which … Read More ...
Stitch a Super-Quick Sweater for Summer
Last summer I started knitting a boxy sweater for myself out of bamboo yarn that I imagine will be a great summer sweater if I ever finish it. I imagine slipping it on during beach vacations for walks down by … Read More ...
Does Knitting or Crochet Take More Yarn?
Most of us know that crochet tends to be — or at least feel — a little faster than knitting, because the stitches can be a lot taller than a standard row of knitting. But does crochet also use more … Read More ...
Gifts to Knit for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up soon, and if you want to knit something sweet for a dad in your life, now’s the time to start!
I have collected some great patterns for Father’s Day in previous years, but here are … Read More ...
Because Everybody Needs More Baby Knitting Books, Right?
Kim is getting these cuties!
This week’s giveaway is of two little baby knitting booklets from Leisure Arts:
Cute & Cozy Sweaters and Blankets
by Starla Kramer has four sweater patterns and matching blanket patterns — the blankets are all … Read More ...
Time for Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting
To be honest I was just working on a long-sleeved wool sweater the other day, because being cold knows no season for me, but for people who are a little better at regulating their temperature, some short-sleeved knit garments might … Read More ...
Knit for Guys with These Great Sweater Patterns
This week my husband and I are celebrating 15 years of marriage, and we’ve actually been together about 21 years (!) in all.
I have never knit him a sweater.
I’ve knit him a scarf he’s never worn, and … Read More ...
Check out this Purr-fect Cat-Inspired Knitting Collection
I got an email the other day sharing the newest pattern collection from Knit Picks, and I just had to let you all know about it.
The 9 Lives Collection features 10 knitting patterns involving cats. There’s a sweater… Read More ...
Knit a Sheep Sweater for Your Little Princess
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, has a knack for dressing her kiddos in adorable knits. Remember little George in his soldier boy vest?
The royal family recently released a photo of Princess Charlotte in an adorable yellow cardigan bedecked … Read More ...