This is one of those patterns I didn’t even plan on clicking… and then suddenly I’m zooming in, admiring the texture, and thinking, well for that price, why not?
This Round Yoke Sweater Tee from Lana Grossa is currently on … Read More ...
How to Organize and Store Knitting Needles
I feel like I have my yarn stash pretty well organized (I was going to say under control but we all know that’s a lie) but where I really struggle is keeping my knitting needles organized. It’s something I want … Read More ...
How to Organize Yarn: Ideas for Sorting Your Stash
Getting our yarn stashes in order seems to be a common New Year’s resolution for knitters, or a target of our spring cleaning efforts later in the year. It looks like it’s been a while since I’ve talked about how … Read More ...
Knitting Icon Barbara G. Walker Dead at 95
I got the news over the weekend that Barbara G. Walker, an icon of knitting and feminism, died on December 21, 2025, at the age of 95. She had abdominal cancer and had been in hospice.
Every knitter has been … Read More ...
A Knitting Mystery Series You Can Listen To While You Stitch
If you love settling in with your needles, a warm cuppa, and a story that feels like a cosy quilt around your shoulders, let me introduce you to a knitting-themed audiobook series that has quietly taken over my evenings. It’s … Read More ...
Game of Wool “Fair Isle” Controversy Just Won’t End
I was trying to avoid writing about the controversy surrounding the first episode of Game of Wool, the knitting and crochet competition show hosted by Olympic diver and knitter Tom Daley. I haven’t seen the show so I don’t … Read More ...
Big Twist Yarn Now Available at Michaels
It’s been quite the year for lovers of Big Twist yarn (I’m one of them; it’s one of my favorites for using in a circular knitting machine). First Joann stores, which was the exclusive carrier of the yarn, filed … Read More ...
Game of Wool Premiers in UK
It doesn’t look like it’s possible to watch Game of Wool, the new British knitting and crochet competition show, if you don’t have a Channel 4 subscription, which it wouldn’t let me create because I live in the United States … Read More ...
Audiobook Review: The Yarn Whisperer: My Unexpected Life in Knitting by Clara Parkes
Listening to The Yarn Whisperer feels a bit like sitting down for tea with your favorite knitting friend—the one who can turn a tangle of yarn (or life) into something comforting and meaningful. Clara Parkes doesn’t just write about knitting; … Read More ...
Improvise Your Way Through This Dress Knitting Pattern
I occasionally find myself scrolling through new patterns on Ravelry just to see what’s out there that I might want to share with you, and it was on one of these occasions that the Black Cloud Dress by Julia Monning … Read More ...
SciShow Pulls Segment about Knitting After Complaints
Back in September I told you about knitters complaining about a SciShow episode narrated by Hank Green in which obvious mistakes in terminology and illustration of points were made, not to mention saying “we” don’t really know how knitting works … Read More ...
Candy Corn Beanie Hat and Booties – Free Knitting Pattern Review
Nothing says Halloween quite like candy corn, and this free knitting pattern for a Candy Corn Beanie and Booties set captures that sweet, nostalgic vibe perfectly. It’s playful, festive, and just the right kind of handmade project to celebrate autumn’s … Read More ...
Santa Slipper Socks – Free Knitting Pattern
If you’ve been hunting for a festive knitting project that’s equal parts cozy and whimsical, these Santa Slipper Socks are an absolute must-knit. This free knitting pattern is perfect for holiday lounging, gift-giving, or simply bringing a little extra Christmas … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern for a Flying Witches Bookmark
Now here’s a Halloween project that’s equal parts whimsical and practical—the Free Knitting Pattern for a Flying Witches Bookmark. If you’re like me and can never have too many bookmarks tucked into your knitting books, novels, or even cookbooks, … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern for a Halloween Skull Beanie
If your knitting needles are itching for something a little edgier this spooky season, this Free Knitting Pattern for a Halloween Skull Beanie is just the ticket. It’s bold, it’s fun, and it’s exactly the kind of statement piece that … Read More ...