You probably know by now that I am not a huge fan of BuzzFeed, or Internet quizzes, but I couldn’t resist sharing this quiz to help you determine if you’re ready for sweater weather.
I’m pretty sure you don’t … Read More ...
Knitwear is an Art Form at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum
If I lived anywhere near London at all, I would have to take some time in the next few months to visit the Fashion and Textile Museum, which is running an exhibit called “Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood” through January 15.… Read More ...
Fun Ways to Find More Time to Knit
Now that fall is officially here in the northern part of the world, I know we’re all planning a lot of great knitting projects and hoping for more time to knit.
But knitting time doesn’t just happen; sometimes you have … Read More ...
Great Ways to Weave in Ends
I confess I’m not great at weaving in ends. Sometimes it’s hard to decide exactly where to put them, or it can get tricky in colorwork knitting to hide them in the right places. And I suffer from end creep. … Read More ...
Big Sweaters are, Well, Big for Fall
“Yarn for years” is how Wall Street Journal reporter Megan Hayes described the sweaters seen in collections for this fall (which were shown back in the spring). She notes that giant cowls and roomy sweaters were everywhere to be … Read More ...
Help Knitters Produce a Book Inspired by the Midwest
Knitters Allyson Dykhuizen and Carina Spencer are lifelong residents of the midwestern United States, and they know there’s a lot special about that part of the world (as do I, being born as I was in Iowa).
They’re working on … Read More ...
Master Cables with This Cute Hat
I think sometimes people get intimidated about learning new skills because they don’t want to have to work with something new on a really big project that might be too difficult or frustrating.
(That’s why I really want my next … Read More ...
Josh Bennett Profiled in New York Times
I don’t really know what to say about this piece about knitwear designer Josh Bennett in the New York Times. I almost feel like it’s just men knitting season (exhibit A: the actually really nice story in the Wall … Read More ...
More Knitting and Stitching from Popular Culture
Not long ago I brought you a roundup of Doctor Who inspired knitting patterns, and now there’s another great roundup of stitching inspired by TV and movies over at Knithacker you’ll want to check out.
The collection features a … Read More ...
Reclining Knitter Raises Ire, Causes Plane to Be Diverted
When I first saw this story, I thought it was a joke. But, apparently, it happened. A Delta flight from New York headed to West Palm Beach, Florida, made a stop in Jacksonville instead on Monday because of a fight … Read More ...
Learn How to Measure Yourself for Knits
A lot of knitters embark on their first sweater with some fear related to knitting the right size that will actually fit them and look good on their bodies.
Knitting Daily is helping to take some of the guesswork out … Read More ...
(Mostly) Gross Knitwear from Movies
Speaking of knitting as it relates to popular culture, I recently came across this slideshow from Vulture called “Great Moments in Dystopian Knitwear.” Because every post-apocalyptic movie (and probably the TV shows, too, though we haven’t seen a lot of … Read More ...
Yes, Men Knit, and It’s Not Even Shocking
This may be the first time ever I’ve seen a story about men knitting in a major publication that didn’t have the tone of “What? Men can knit?”
This piece from the Wall Street Journal is about a men’s knitting … Read More ...
Stevie Nicks is Looking for an Awesome New Shawl
Stevie Nicks is well known for her bohemian style, flowing clothes and shawls that accentuate her movement on stage, and now she’s looking for a new, handcrafted shawl to use in a photography shoot.
The singer has taken to Talenthouse, … Read More ...
Learning about Yarn Texture
The Craftsy blog is always full of great, useful tips and information that will make knitting easier for you, and this post about yarn texture is no exception.
Ashley looks at different plies of yarn and shares the general rule … Read More ...