When I saw this story I almost couldn’t believe it because it just sounds a little crazy. I mean, I have no idea at all how Jennifer Anton, Budweiser UK’s marketing manager, came up with the idea for the beer … Read More ...
Knit a Sideways Cable Sweater
Sweaters with the cables running sideways are pretty popular this year, and Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation was inspired to design her own in a pretty red mohair yarn speckled with black.
Check out her site for some great details … Read More ...
Funny Videos and More About Knitting
It must be winter coming on, because it seems like I’ve been hearing about a lot of new humorous videos and websites with knitting as a theme. In case you’ve missed some, here’s a roundup of some of my favorites.… Read More ...
Check out the DROPS Christmas Workshop for Holiday Knitting Ideas
If you’re looking for some spectacular — and free — ideas for holiday themed knitting projects, look no further than the DROPS Christmas Workshop. This pattern collection includes a whopping eight pages of designs, everything from Christmas tree ornaments … Read More ...
More Holiday Goodies from Red Heart
I’ve gotten way behind on Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas free patterns, so consider this your catch up if you’re not getting the emails yourself.
I love this Keepsake Stocking, worked mostly in a multicolored yarn with solid … Read More ...
Brooklyn Tweed Wool People 6 Has Arrived
The new season means lots of new knitting patterns to consider, and Brooklyn Tweed has just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 6. It has 13 patterns, including sweaters, scarves, hats and a cowl, all with the kind … Read More ...
Your Chance to Own a Barabara Walker Original
I meant to post about this the last round but I completely forgot about it, but Schoolhouse Press has been running a series of online auctions (the one happening now is the second of three) in which they are auctioning … Read More ...
Because Knitters are Awesome
I couldn’t resist sharing this really sweet story about the awesomeness of knitters. Knitter Susan Cottrell from London, Ontario, had been knitting a shawl in turquoise and blue lace, complete with 1,500 beads, while sitting at her husband’s bedside while … Read More ...
Fun, Free Patterns for Fall from Knitting Daily
If you’re looking for the perfect fall sweater to knit or another easy knitting project, check out this free ebook for members of the Knitting Daily community.
Easy Knits includes 6 patterns:
- Cindy Taylor’s Simple Wrap Jacket, which looks like
Made in America Olympics Gear
Most people know (I think, anyway) that Ralph Lauren has long been the official outfitter of the United States Olympic team. The fashion icon designs the outfits the athletes wear in the parade of nations as well as other gear … Read More ...
My Latest Finished Object: Nutmeg
Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.
I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.
The pattern … Read More ...
Deep Fall Surprises from Knitty
If you’re looking for a new project to start this weekend, check out the surprises from Knitty for DeepFall.
The Regatta Sock is a pretty toe-up number that has a triangular lace pattern that looks like a field of pennants. … Read More ...
Make Your Own Grid Sweater
Black and white is always a big trend in fashion, and a grid design is a great way to show off these bold colors together. Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation was inspired by a cropped sweater from Rodarte to create … Read More ...
Knit a Holiday Sweater for a Little Dog
I almost missed last week’s 12 Weeks of Christmas knitting pattern from Red Heart, which would have been a shame because it’s a really cute little dog sweater that could be made in holiday colors or not as you choose.… Read More ...
Adorable Sweaters for Mother and Child
Not that I would ever knit coordinating sweaters for my daughter and me (what? No, never!) but if I were the sort of person who would do that I might think hard about stitching up the Livia Child Cardigan and … Read More ...