I love it when patterns I find online actually use yarns that I know and have liked working with.
In the case of the Sprout Cardigan from Classic Elite Yarns, it’s Sprout, an organic cotton yarn that’s got a lot … Read More ...
Books to Inspire Your Lace Knitting
8 Knitting Patterns for the Summer Beach Trip
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine, the sound of the waves, and the sand between your toes. But don’t forget to bring along your knitting! There’s nothing quite like sitting on the beach with a cool breeze … Read More ...
Knit Nests Needed for Baby Birds
This sounds like one of those knitting sweaters for penguins things, but apparently it’s actually true that a wildlife refuge in San Rafael is looking for people to knit bird’s nests for the abandoned baby birds they care for.
WildCare … Read More ...
Help Mom Relax with These Knitted Spa Patterns
I don’t know a mom who couldn’t use a little pampering, and there are lots of ways we can make that happen with the help of knitting. Why not whip up a scrubber or a soap sack and throw in … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – Shrugs to Knit for Mom
It’s almost Mother’s Day in the United States, so I thought it would be fun this week to look at some gift knitting projects that would be great for moms, women graduating high school or college, or any other gift-giving … Read More ...
Norah Gaughan Volume 14
The latest — and actually the last with Amy Christoffers joining the team — Norah Gaughan pattern book
from Berroco was recently released, and it offers great inspiration for spring and summer.
This collection of 14 patterns is subtitled “Another … Read More ...
Wool People 7
Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.
The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More ...
Get This Cute Shrug Pattern Free Through 4/30/14
If you’re looking for a little something to keep your shoulders warm as the seasons change (or into summer if you’re like me and think everyone has their air conditioning on way too high), you’ll want to take a look … Read More ...
An Easy Sleeve for Summer Sweaters
I enjoy knitting sweaters and tops, but I will admit that I’m not a huge fan of knitting sleeves. For one thing, I always seem to knit one a few rows longer than the other, even when I’m counting carefully. … Read More ...
A Simple Sweater Pattern for Spring
Lightweight sweaters are great to have around this time of year (whether it’s spring or fall where you live). They’re easy to slip on when there’s a little chill in the air and to shed when it gets warmer.
I’m … Read More ...
Rowenta Ultra Steambrush Review; Or, How to Steam-Block Knitting
I usually wet-block my knitting projects, if I block them at all, but there might be reasons that you wouldn’t want to do that. Perhaps you’re working with a delicate fiber, or the project is huge and would stretch unpleasantly … Read More ...
Knit a Wrap Inspired by a Novel
Knitwear designer Jane Thornley recently published a fiber-themed mystery novel called Rogue Wave, and to celebrate she’s released a free knitting pattern by the same name. The Rogue Wave shawl is a drop-stitched beauty meant to be worked in … Read More ...
Lattice Baby Blanket Pattern free Through March 31, 2014
This month’s free knitting pattern from the Sweater Babe is a cute lattice baby blanket you’re sure to want to print out and keep on hand when new little ones are set to arrive on the scene.
The pattern normally … Read More ...
Once Most Prolific Knitter Has Died
Gwen Matthewman, an 86-year-old knitter who once held two world records, has died, according to reports from the Pontefract and Castleford Express.
Matthewman was once the fastest knitter in the world, at 111 stitches per minute (the current record … Read More ...