The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download.
This is the third volume of this fun series that allows knitters to step into … Read More ...
Another Simple Armwarmer Pattern
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I love fingerless gloves and armwarmers. Here’s another great one, super simple, form Berroco.
Tag is a really, really long basically sleeve of knitting worked in the round, in stockinette. It’s … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Lush Button-Up Cowl
I love sharing the free patterns the Sweater Babe offers for a limited time each month, and this one is a cutie, as usual. The Lush Button-Up Cowl features a leafy lace pattern and deep ribbing with large buttons.
Wear … Read More ...
Check out the Vogue Knitting Holiday 2012 Preview
Vogue Knitting’s holiday issue will hit newsstands Nov. 6 (though you can download it now on your iPad), and the fashion preview has just been launched so you can start planning the projects you want to make.
Stories in the … Read More ...
Knitting Tools Help You Keep Track of Place in Knitting
I know I’m not the only one who has put a knitting project down for much longer than I intended to, thinking that I would remember where I was in the pattern when I got back only to have no … Read More ...
Have You Seen Skein Theory?
The other day I got word that Skein Theory
, the sister publication to The Sock Report, had been released and for some reason I didn’t think to go look at it right away. If you haven’t checked it out … Read More ...
How to Draw Your Own Schematics
There are a lot of great free knitting patterns out there, but one failing that some of these patterns have (and I’ll admit, all of mine over at About have this problem) is that they are often lacking in schematics, … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Leaf Yoke Cardigan
There is just something about little kids in knits. Everything looks a little cuter when it’s on a baby or toddler. (I guess that’s why I’m writing a book on the subject!)
But I’m actually pretty sure this Leaf Yoke … Read More ...
Free Pattern: One-Skein Falling Leaves Scarf
If you’re starting to feel a chill in the air where you live (I’ve got veggies roasting for my first pot of soup of the season as I write this!) and you want to knit up a quick scarf to … Read More ...
Fall/Winter Holla Knits is Here!
The new edition of Holla Knits is out, and it looks so cute I can’t even stand it. If you don’t know about Holla Knits, you should. It’s the brainchild of Allyson Dykhuizen, who also runs the website The Sweatshop … Read More ...
Knit for a Cause: Knotty Knitters for Autism Calendar
I recently told you about the new Calendar of Hope, which is full of original knitting patterns and raises money for cancer research.
I just head about another knitting-related calendar of a cause, the Knotty Knitters for Autism calendar. … Read More ...
Video Tutorial: The Seafoam Stitch
It’s a lot of fun to intentionally drop stitches when you’re knitting. Dropped stitches open up the work without actually increasing or decreasing at all, so it’s a great skill for newer knitters who might be afraid of yarnovers and … Read More ...
Today Show Features Yarn Bombing
I’m not sure what got it on their radar, but this morning the Today Show featured a story about yarn bombing. Reporter Janna Wolfe talked to Magda Sayeg, considered the mother of yarn bombing, and participated in the first … Read More ...
Free Pattern: While Away the Flowers Pillow
If you’re looking for a way to hang on to summer for a little bit longer (or are eagerly awaiting its return), the While Away the Flowers pattern from Jordana Paige is just the thing to bring a burst of … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Rickrack Pullovers
I love chunky knits on little kids, so I was excited to see these Softee Chunky Rickrack Pullovers from Bernat. (Free account login required for viewing.)
There’s a sweater version and a dress version, and either could be worked with … Read More ...