I’ve probably mentioned that I’m teaching some fiber arts classes for kids this summer, and one of the projects we are going to tackle is making spool knitters and making knit cord.
Of course you can do the same thing … Read More ...
Need a No-Knit Way to Use Some Yarn?
I usually try to stick to things that are actually knit when I share projects over here, but some people use yarn in other crafty ways that are worth noting.
Like this spring wreath featured at CraftsNCoffee, which uses bright … Read More ...
Make a Giant Yarn Tassel to Top Off a Project
It seems like I am always looking for more ways to use more yarn these days as I am really working to clear out my stash. Making pom-poms, tassels and other embellishments — whether used on a knitting project or … Read More ...
Use Needle Felting to Join Yarns
Weaving in ends is a chore that most knitters do not enjoy, and we have developed some ways around the problem, whether it’s allowing tiny knots to join ends or making a felted join.
My Poppet has a variation … Read More ...
Knit Super Simple Easter Eggs
Here’s one more Easter knitting pattern if you’re still looking for an easy way to add some knitting to your spring decor.
These knit eggs from Evelyn at Nemcsok Farms are worked flat from side to side. You can use … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns – 13 Bulky Yarn Blankets to Knit
In the past I have not been a big afghan knitter, but this fall and winter I’ve made two giant blankets (one, the Bulky Stockinette Throw, is free on Ravelry; the other I will let you know about as … Read More ...
Book Review: Knit Yourself In
Have you ever heard of “hen knitting”? It’s not knitting sweaters for chickens, but a colorful, DIY, make-it-up-as-you-go technique for knitting garments that originated in Denmark. (The story goes that Kirsten Hofstatter wrote a knitting book in the 1970s and … Read More ...
Get Your Knitting Life Organized with WEBS
I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More ...
An Easy Blanket to Knit This Weekend
I’ve really been wanting to get back to a couple of simple, stash busting afghans I’ve had on the needles for a really long time. I want them to be done, but I don’t have the patience to stay with … Read More ...
Giveaway: 52 Weeks of Dishcloths
Congratulations to Carina, Anne L. and Annette!
I love knitting things that I know are going to get a lot of use. Sweaters are great, but even as always-cold as I am, they only get used for a pretty small … Read More ...
Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Yarn Stash?
I have gathered a lot of yarn through the years of being a professional writer about knitting. Some of it is great, and some of it isn’t. Some of it just isn’t great for me, and would do better in … Read More ...
Get Rid of Stash by Hosting a Magic Ball Party
I don’t really know why this was news, but a few weeks ago I came across this fun article about a New Jersey knitting group that had a magic ball scarf making party.
I’ve told you before about making … Read More ...
Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing
Jacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More ...
Bust Through Your Stash with a Garter Stitch Blanket
Confession time: my stash is starting to make me a little nervous. I have book leftovers, yarns I bought, things people have sent me to review, little bits of balls from projects I’ve finished and big projects I stopped in … Read More ...
Knit a Cool Necklace in a Color-Changing Yarn
Here’s another great idea for using little bits of stash or even for using a magic ball. This knit beaded necklace calls for a fun mulitcolored yarn, Classic Elite Santorini, which has great drape, shine and texture.
Using whatever … Read More ...