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 ...
Grab a Free Pattern from Jil Eaton Before April 7, 2014
Jil Eaton is known for her colorful, wearable children’s designs, and 20 of her MinnowKnits patterns are now available for the first time as digital downloads.
To celebrate, she’s offering one free set of patterns, a knitted layette including a … Read More ...
New Knitty is Here!
It doesn’t quite feel like time for spring and summer patterns, but it is time to get them on the needles so you can enjoy the finished projects in the right season. And there are plenty of beauties in the … Read More ...
Needle Material Can Affect Gauge, Too
I’m really interested in this bit of knitting geekery from Knit Darling, which is about knitting needle materials and how different needles — even those labeled as being the same size — can give you different gauge results.
She … Read More ...
Do Penguins Really Need Jumpers?
The story has been all over the Internet the past few days. A story out of Australia said that the Penguin Foundation was putting out a call to knitters for wee sweaters for penguins.
It said they use the sweaters … Read More ...
Possibly the Cutest Colorful Baby Sweater Ever
I’ve written a knitting book for babies, and I’m working on one about colorwork for adults, but I’ve not combined the two much. I guess I thought all that colorwork would be too much on a tiny scale, but it … Read More ...
Easy Knitting Patterns Ebook
Here’s another great free knitting pattern ebook for the Knitting Daily community.
7 Free Easy Knitting Patterns used to be 6 free patterns, but now there are 7 that are perfect for newer knitters.
The great thing about this collection … Read More ...
Free Ebook with Charity Knitting Patterns
If you like to knit for charity or just like simple, cute patterns to knit for gifts, the Knitting Daily free ebook Knitting for Charity is something you ought to check out.
The ebook has five patterns — for an … Read More ...
How to Put a Zipper into a Knit Sweater
Here’s another great finishing tip if you’ve ever wanted to knit a cardigan and finish it with a zipper instead of buttons.
As Jennifer Raymond explains on the Jordana Paige blog, setting a zipper into a knit garment takes a … Read More ...
Finishing Workshop: Adding Knit Edgings to Projects
Yesterday I mentioned that the easiest way to add an edging onto a knitting project — if it’s not knit as you work the rest of the project, anyway — is to crochet a border. But if you don’t … Read More ...
