The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More ...
Stitch a Relaxed Sweater with the Peach Fuzz Knitting Pattern
I love a pattern that looks deliberately scrappy, because that feels like an invitation to use stash even though it was written to use whole skeins of yarn.
Peach Fuzz from Melanie Berg uses color blocking on the body and … Read More ...
Vintage Fanny Sweaters to Knit
Fanny Sweaters are back in this re-release of the first 50 leaflets Leisure Arts’ ever published. For our 50th Anniversary, we are bringing back the Fanny Sweater design by Nancy Dent, and let’s
Easy Projects to Knit for Father’s Day
If you’re looking for something to knit for a dad in your life, check out this list of easy Father’s Day knitting patterns (which of course would be fine to knit for any other occasion).
I wanted to offer a … Read More ...
Knit a Top with a Little V
Not every summer top has to be a tank top. The Mini Vee Tee by Nicole ThorsonKnits is a pretty simple top worked in fingering weight yarn that has a cute little cutout at the neckline that looks more like … Read More ...
Motif: Stranded Colorwork Patterns
Knit a little color into your life with the twelve-stranded colorwork patterns of Motif. Start out with approachable accessory projects, several of which use worsted weight to make the stranded knitting a bit more friendly, and work your way
… Read More ... Floatside Top Knitting Pattern
I love the look of the floats on the wrong side of a stranded knitting pattern. I once bought a sweater that was meant to be worn with the floats out, and while I always thought I should knit something … Read More ...
Pink is for Power Sweater for a Cause
Last year knitwear designer Melanie Berg was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her treatment was successful and now she’s a passionate advocate for screening and raising awareness of breast cancer, especially among younger women.
All of the proceeds from sales of … Read More ...
Slava Ukraini Sweater Knitting Pattern
This gorgeous sweater was designed with helping the Ukrainian people in mind.
The Slava Ukraini sweater from Zanete Knits features blue and yellow colorwork inspired by Ukrainian embroidery and traditional costumes.
Zanete was born in Latvia and now lives in … Read More ...
Windfall: Bulky Knits For Cozy Days
Did the onset of the cold season come as a shock to you? Windfall is exactly what you need: a compilation of bulky-weight knitting patterns that will knit up swiftly and keep you warm!
Seven accessories and five cuddly garments … Read More ...
Vintage Men’s Sweaters To Knit And Crochet
“Mens Sweaters to Knit and Crochet (Men, Adult, Sweaters, Knit and Crochet, Knit, Crochet, Nancy Dent, Leisure Arts, 50 Year Anniversary, 50th Anniversary, Fashion, Wardrobe, DIY, Retro, Vintage) There are so many options of sweaters for your favorite guy!
Free Pattern – Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan
The Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan is a knit cardigan pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. Model is shown wearing the Cardigan in size 1X. You can grab this free pattern via the lionbrand website.
Knit a Modern Mudcloth Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Modern Mudcloth Sweater from Chinua “Chin” Matthews is such a work of art. Inspired by the mud cloth traditionally made by the Malian people, the sweater features allover colorwork in black and white, which are common colors found in … Read More ...
Paint a Pretty Sweater with the Watercolored Pullover
Sometimes the yarn choice makes as much of an impact in a project as the design itself. Tif Neilan’s Watercolored Pullover is a project like that.
It uses light bulky to bulky weight yarn with colorwork done in two colors … Read More ...
Simple Woman’s Hoodie Knitting Pattern
There’s something about a hoodie that just makes you feel warm and cozy. When you knit a hoodie it’s a step up from a hooded sweatshirt in terms of warmth and feeling pulled together.
And when you make that hoddie … Read More ...