In the fall, my summer knitting (for birthdays and Christmas projects as well as warmer weather items) takes a drastic turn towards lace shawls. If you’ve followed my rantings, you know I’m not a fancy sort, my shawls would be … Read More ...
Clover Leaf Patterned Sweater Pattern
Can’t feature a cool sweater for the guys and not include one for the gals now can we?
This is one of the prettiest designs I’ve seen in a long time. A perfect medley of self striping yarns with a … Read More ...
Free Sweater Pattern for the Man In Your Life
I’m not one of those lucky knitters with a husband who proudly wears their handmade creations. Let me rephrase that — I wouldn’t want him to. This man lives in work boots and grease. He’s a full-time grease monkey, always … Read More ...
Rowan’s New Magazine Is Out!
Seriously, who looks like this? I’ll tell you who, this model from Rowan’s Magazine #46. And this gorgeous shawl she’s sporting.
Magazine 46 offers forty-eight knit and crocheted designs, garments and accessories, for women and men. Also available are eight … Read More ...
Lace Vine Stitch
This is just pretty. Plus it’s green, and we all know how I love green! Imagine this with beads, oh yeah, I smell a shawl in the making!
Sarah, from knitting.about.com brings us this pretty stitch swatch.
http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingstitchesuz/g/vine-lace.htm… Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Irish Aran Sweater
Go here for this free pattern:
irish-aran PDF file by Ram Wlls
Also, the gorgeous yarn used to knit it is on sale! From Ram Wools Yarn Co-op
New to knitting? Not sure what Aran Knitting is?
The Aran pullover … Read More ...
Pebbles Pear Sweater From Classic Elite
I like this top, it’s easy, summery and casual enough to wear with jeans. Plus it’s green. Can’t go wrong with green.
But the best part… it’s FREE! From Classic Elite Yarns, here: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/93/Top1.php… Read More ...
Free Pattern: Toddler Sweater
Say it with me, you know you want to. All together now….”Awwwwwwww”.
This adorable toddler sweater pattern will turn your little guy into a little man in no time!
The free pattern is here, at LB Yarn Company: http://www.lbyarnco.com/?p=1241… Read More ...
Vintage, Classic, and Feminine! Free Sweater Pattern
Isn’t this gorgeous? I really like it, not a classy dresser, myself, more a jeans and pullover kind of gal, but I could make this work!
Free pattern courtesy of Vintageous.com! http://www.vintageous.com/knit1.htm
Looking for knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check … Read More ...
Fixing A Too Short Sweater.
If you have knitted a sweater, tried it on, and it is too short, there is a relatively easy way to fix it. Of course, if the sweater is knitted top down, you can just rip … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Louisville Toddler Sweater
A.Dore.Able! Might have to knit one for me! That’s how cute this sweater is. And, it’s a free pattern, from Caron, designed by Kathy Perry. http://www.naturallycaron.com:80/projects/louisville/louisville_1.html
How To Select The Correct Sweater Size…
A wonderful article from the Knitting Site at Bella Online outlines an easy way to craft a perfectly fitting sweater, even if it’s the first sweater you’ve ever knit!
Marjorie Colletta of Bella Online says:
When you look at a … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Shawl/Sweater from Berroco
Berroco calls this design Juliana. I call it really cool! I love the drape, and the elegant crossover in the front. Knit in Berroco’s DK weight Ultra Alpaca Light, it would be warm enough for a cool spring evening, … Read More ...
Ideas! Sock Yarn – More Than Just Socks!
So I have all of this sock yarn. Yes, I knit socks, mostly because I need smaller portable items to keep with me, but also because I love the variety of fibers and designs that this wonderful industry has produced. … Read More ...
“Owls” Sweater Pattern
Note: since this post was originally published in 2009, the pattern is no longer free. You can find more information about the adult and child-sized sweaters at the website linked below (scroll down) or buy the pattern directly via digital … Read More ...