OK, the Whatever sweater by Julie Knits in Paris isn’t literally for whatever yarn you have on hand, but it would work for a lot of different things. She used two strands of fingering weight yarn held together in her … Read More ...
10 Free Patterns to Use a Bit of Bulky Yarn
As we spend more time at home, many of us are looking for ways to use up our yarn stash and make the most of what we have. Bulky yarn is a great option for this because it knits up … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Striped Bias Wrap
Knitting on the bias is a fun and easy way to change up the look of your knitting, and adding stripes on the bias instantly makes the project more interesting — and more of a stash-buster.
Mama in a Stitch … Read More ...
Helpful Tips for Substituting Yarns
It seems like a lot of people are looking to use more of their yarn stashes this year, which often means using a yarn other than the one called for in a pattern.
Substituting yarns is not always as easy … Read More ...
Planning Some Decluttering this Year?
Yesterday I told you about some knitalongs to help you pare down your stash in 2020, but if you also need to do some decluttering of your yarn and other craft supplies, I’ve got a resource for that, too.
I … Read More ...
2020 is the Year of Using Your Stash
Happy new year! As we work on our resolutions and goals for the year (and decade!) to come, I see a lot of people talking about using their stash and not buying new yarn/supplies while they have things they … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Christmas Tree or a Forest Full
These little knit Christmas trees are super simple to make. Gina Michele has the full tutorial.
They use basic increases and decreases for the shaping and are knit flat in two pieces, seamed and stuffed. The trunk made out of … Read More ...
A Puzzler of a Blanket that’s Easy to Knit
The Easy Puzzle Blanket from Purl Soho is a charming stash-buster that looks harder than it is. It starts with a triangle, and stitches are picked up along the sides of the shapes as you build on them in different … 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 ...
Stripes Made Simple in Drea’s Shawl
Garter Stitch shawls are super simple and fun to knit. I have several and am always drawn to more of them.
Drea’s Shawl from Loop Knits is a fun option that uses a semi-solid and a multicolored yarn in bands … Read More ...
Easter Egg Ornaments to Knit
There are lots of knitting patterns out there for knit Easter eggs, but I really like these from Purl Soho. They have a nice egg shape and look to be about the size of real eggs, and the design … Read More ...
Use Up Your Stash Knitting Cute Hand Warmers
I love a good stash busting project anytime, but this time of year they are especially welcome as we work toward resolutions of having less yarn around or using more of what we have.
The Peppermint Patties fingerless gloves by … 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 ...
Scrap Bin Stockings!
I have been trying to use up some of my odd balls of yarn left over from projects, which makes me feel industrious and is kind of fun because its a way to relive old projects.
Vickie Howell has a … Read More ...
A Chunky Hat to Use Your Yarn Stash
I am very into trying to use yarn right now, so I’m always on the lookout for stash-busting and scrap-using projects (and forever working on a couple of blankets that use the odd bits, too).