Kitchener stitch is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit mysterious until you finally sit down and do it. It is often used to close the toes of socks, but it is also a wonderfully neat way … Read More ...
Free Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern – A Simple Comfort Bear To Knit And Donate
There is something incredibly touching about a handmade teddy bear, especially when it has been knitted with the purpose of bringing comfort to someone who needs it most. This free Trauma Teddy knitting pattern from CraftBits is one of those … Read More ...
Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF – A Romantic 1950s Bridal Shawl
There are some vintage knitting patterns that feel like they belong in a hat box with tissue paper, silk gloves, and a very dramatic lipstick. This Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has exactly that sort of … Read More ...
How To Work A Provisional Cast On In Knitting
A provisional cast on is a temporary knitting cast on that keeps your stitches live so you can come back to them later. It is useful for seamless scarves, folded hems, sock toes, cowls, sweater edges, pockets, and projects where … Read More ...
15 Bind-Off Methods Every Knitter Should Know And When To Use Them
Binding off is one of those knitting skills that sounds very simple until you realise the edge of your project has a personality of its own.
Too tight? Your sock will not go over your heel.
Too loose? Your sweater… Read More ...
Knitting Stylish Stuff from Your Stash Book Review
Every knitter has a stash. Some of us have a neat little basket. Some of us have a “please don’t open that cupboard too quickly” situation. So a book called Knitting Stylish Stuff from Your Stash already feels like it … Read More ...
Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF – Baby Cardigan and Crew Neck Jumper
There is something very sweet about vintage baby knitting patterns, especially the ones that still feel wearable today. This Vintage Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has that lovely old-fashioned charm without looking fussy or too dated, which … Read More ...
Knit a Little Book Review
There’s something extra satisfying about knitting children’s sweaters. They’re small enough to feel manageable, sweet enough to make you say “just one more,” and they don’t require the same emotional commitment as knitting an adult-sized cardigan that may or may … Read More ...
25 Knitting Projects That Sell Well At Craft Fairs, Markets And Online
There is something very satisfying about turning a basket of yarn into something people actually want to buy. Of course, there is also that slightly less romantic moment when you realise you have spent six evenings knitting a complicated lace … Read More ...
Joyful Colorwork Socks Book Review: 25 Happy Sock Knitting Patterns With Personality
There’s something about Nordic knitting that instantly makes a project feel cosy, practical, and a little bit magical. Even if you’re not actually sitting in a snowy cabin with a pot of coffee and a basket of wool beside you, … Read More ...
KnitPicks Sale: Save Up To 25% On Yarn, Needles And Knitting Supplies
If your yarn basket has been looking a little too sensible lately, this might be the nudge you needed.
KnitPicks is currently running a sitewide sale with up to 25% off using code 5SUMMER26, which makes it a lovely … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk – A Sweet Gift From Grandma Who Knits
There are some children’s books that feel like they were made to be tucked inside a gift bag with a handmade scarf, a little ball of yarn, and a note from Grandma.
Knitting for Dogs by Laurel Molk is … Read More ...
Simon Fannon Breaks World Record for Marathon Knitting
I’ve been writing about knitting long enough that I remember (and wrote about) when knitter David Babcock broke the world record for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon. I don’t know why this is a thing people would … Read More ...
Easy Baby Booties Knitting Pattern – A Sweet Little Charity Knit That Still Holds Up
There is something especially lovely about a knitting pattern that keeps things simple. No dramatic shaping, no tiny fiddly details that make you question your life choices halfway through, just a practical little project that does what it says it … Read More ...
Felted Sailor Style Slippers Review – A Cozy Free Knitting Pattern Worth Trying
If you love practical knitting projects, this free Felted Sailor Style Slippers pattern is a fun one to try. It has that classic striped look, and the real magic happens after felting, when the oversized knitted slippers shrink down into … Read More ...