What people like in a vacation knitting project can vary (I recently wrote about about what I like in travel knitting projects) but I think it’s common to like projects that are small enough to throw in a bag, … Read More ...
Combine Colors and Textures in This Fun Shawl
The waves and colors of the ocean were the inspiration behind the Wavelengths Wrap, designed by Tif Neilan.
It uses three or four colors of fingering weight yarn and is so pretty in blues and greens, but any color … Read More ...
Sunshine Crop Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
The Sunshine Crop Sweater pattern from Knitting with Chopsticks is an easy, beginner friendly, oversize sweater knitting pattern. Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, it is a perfect sweater for those cold summer evenings. A neutral main color, with a … Read More ...
Tips for Packing Your Travel Knitting
I was recently on vacation, which involved trips up 12 hours in the car there and back.
Being a knitter, of course I saw that as prime knitting time.
I always have a little anxiety around what knitting to pack … Read More ...
This Lace-Topped Tee is Perfect for Summer
If only I had time and yarn enough to knit all the summery tops I love, I would never have to wear storebought clothes.
Another great one I just found is the Daybreak Tee from Knifty Knittings. It’s worked in … Read More ...
A Simple Summer Batwing Sweater
Here’s another great option if you’re looking for a summer sweater to knit. The Calvi sweater from the Wool Mood is a short, half-sleeved batwing worked in the round from the top down. Eyelets accentuate the shaping of the sleeves, … Read More ...
Knit a Backpack to Store Stuff through the Summer
I was just thinking the other day that during the summer I should really carry a backpack instead of a purse. With all the things that get added to my bag this time of year — sunscreen, bottled water, a … Read More ...
A Sweet Lacy Shawl to Knit for Summer
I’m sure I’ve said more than once that I love to wear shawls all year. I especially like little shawls I can wear as an accessory in the summer or stash in my bag for when I walk into some … Read More ...
Knit a Market Bag for Earth Day
Earth Day is an important time to remind us all to think about the little things we can do every day to lighten our load on the planet. One thing I have been really focused on this year is using … Read More ...
Beach Wrap Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Summer
The weather where I live went from sort of wintry to full-on summery in a matter of days. I went from finishing a wool sweater to wanting to cast on summer projects.
This Beach Wrap from Knitomatic is a great … Read More ...
Knit a Bag for Your Market Shopping
One thing that is definitely making it feel more like spring — in addition to the great weather where I am — is that the farmer’s market opened for the season this past weekend.
And because we knitters can turn … Read More ...
This Sweet Top is Perfect for Girls (and Spring)
I love knitting for my daughter, but as she gets older it gets harder to find things that fit her. Of course, I can design things, but it’s easier if I don’t have to.
The Hermione Top from Berroco is … Read More ...
Finished Object: Rainbow Dash Shawl
Recently I realized that I don’t talk very much about my own knitting here, and maybe that’s because I knit a lot but I don’t seem to finish a lot. Or it takes me months and months to finish a … Read More ...
Knit a Bold Mitered Pillow to Jazz Up Your Space
The thing about winter is, even when it’s not cold, it’s dark a lot. And after the Christmas decorations come down your house can start to look a little drab.
It’s the perfect time to knit a new blanket or … Read More ...
Easy Loom Knit Scarf for Beginners
Loom knitting is the perfect yarn craft for busy people. Most projects come together quickly and require only a few basic steps. This is a great entry point for needle knitting to start kids on or even to try yourself.… Read More ...