When we get deep into summer knitting we might not always want to knit garments, even though there are tons of great summer tops out there.
The Hatdana is a great summer pattern because it’s pretty quick and easy and … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by the Night King
Have you been watching the last season of “Game of Thrones”? The last couple of episodes are slated to be long ones, so you might need a new knitting project to get through them.
Why not make it a project … Read More ...
Everything You Need to Know about Blocking Knits
Blocking your knitting is an important last step to ensuring that your knit projects looks as good as they should. It’s essential for lace knitting projects to open up the eyelets, but it’s great for a lot of other knitting … Read More ...
Rain on Notre Dame is Like a Knitter’s Trip to Paris
A few days after the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, I saw this pattern on Facebook that is a lovely tribute to the City of Light in yarn.
The Rain on Notre Dame Cowl represents Sarah … Read More ...
Knit the Perfect Sweater Dress for Your Little One
If you don’t follow Tanis Fiber Arts on Instagram, you really should. Her photos are colorful and fiber filled, her space is encouraging and she has an adorable little girl who lately has been showing up in a lot … Read More ...
Have You Knit a Temperature Scarf? Here’s How to Do it
Temperature scarves and blankets have been in the knitosphere (crocheters make them too, of course) for a few years now. The idea is that you stitch a row for each day of the year, with the color of yarn you … Read More ...
A Stunning Way to Use Your Leftover Yarn
Knitwear designer Kieran Foley shared a picture of her Coral Reef shawl design on Instagram and I was instantly captivated by it.
The colors are striking, of course, but I also love the kind of hourglass/teardrop shapes in the design, … Read More ...
Hedgehog Socks Offer Fun Texture, Technique
I saw the Hedgehog socks pattern on Instagram when it was released, and I’ve been meaning to tell you all about it because it looks like a lot of fun.
It’s a toe-up pattern designed by Sheila Bond, and the … Read More ...
A Gorgeous Tank to Knit for Summer
Just like that, in the span of a week, we’ve gone from lingering winter temperatures to full-on spring. So while I’m still finishing up the sleeves on my last wool sweater of the season, I’m also look ahead to knitting … Read More ...
Knit and Felt Bunny Bowls
I love the look of felted bowls. In fact, the very first felting project I ever made was a felted bowl.
They’re really easy to do — much like knitting an oversized hat — and super useful because they’re thick … Read More ...
A Colorful Shawl to Knit for Spring
Things are turning green where I live and I couldn’t be happier about it. I want to see color everywhere, from spring flowers to my knitting needles.
The Vibrance Shawl pattern from AbbyeKnits is a great choice for knitting up … Read More ...
A Simple Cardigan for Everyday Wear
Cardigans are the perfect layering piece for spring, and I love this simple top-down version from Elizabeth Doherty.
The Sans Serif (I also love the name, being a font nerd) has sweet set-in sleeves with sleeve caps worked with short … Read More ...
Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch: What’s the Difference?
This is a bit of knitting geekery, I’ll admit, but did you know there’s a difference between Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch? They look pretty much the same, but a different technique is used to make each.
Interweave has an … Read More ...
A Sweet Shawl with Lace and Stripes
I love following lots of knitters on Instagram because I see their finished projects and find things I want to knit for myself that I would never see browsing Ravelry.
I have a big collection of saved pictures that allow … Read More ...
Publisher F+W Media Files for Bankruptcy Protection
F+W Media, the publisher of many craft and hobby related publications, including Interweave books and magazines, filed for bankruptcy protection, citing changes in the industry and mismanagement for their financial problems.
The company has said it plans to sell off … Read More ...