This sweet little heart bookmark from Tia Judy is worked in crochet cotton and would make a sweet Valentine’s Day gift (or an anytime gift) for a book lover.
It’s a really cute design and pretty easy, too. I love … Read More ...
Do You Heart Knitting?
I love hearts as a design motif. They’re a fin shape but easy to knit and really lovely in a repetitive pattern across the knit fabric of something (socks, for instance).
The I Heart Knitting Hat from Lulu … Read More ...
This Colorful Shawl Will Get You Through Winter
When it’s cold and dark outside I really want to knit with bright colors. I love the two-toned cheerfulness of the Cityscape Shawl designed by Benjamin Matthews for Red Heart Yarn.
Using two colorways of the same colorful Colorscape yarn, … Read More ...
Knit a School of Fish Scrubbies
Have you ever used Red Heart Scrubby yarn? It’s a great yarn for washcloths and it’s really fun to make cloths in different shapes for kids or just for fun.
I love this fish scrubby from Red Heart, designed by … Read More ...
A Pretty Shawl to Knit with Stripey Yarn
I love those big cakes of colorful yarns that are made just for knitting shawls and scarves that look great without a lot of work.
The Shifting Stripes Shawl from Red Heart is a fun way to make those stripey … Read More ...
Slouchy Socks to Knit in Bulky Yarn
Someone once told me that it was wrong to knit worsted weight socks for babies, because it would be like knitting bulky socks for a grownup. To which I replied, I would love some bulky socks. (I also knit a … Read More ...
Get a Jump on Holiday Crafting with Merry Yarning
I am pretty much in denial about how soon the holidays will be here, and I know some people are already deep into decorating and making ready. Good for you, but I’m going to sit over here with my Halloween … Read More ...
The Fall Berries Shawl Will Warm You through the Winter
I love big shawls in just about any kind of shape or stitch pattern. They’re so nice to use for an extra layer of warmth inside and out from fall through spring.
The Fall Berries Shawl from Red Heart uses … Read More ...
So Your Love with a Warming Hearts Shawl
Now that Halloween is just about upon us, it’s probably time to start thinking seriously about any gift knitting we might want to do for the upcoming holiday season.
I’m not planning to do much this year — I am … Read More ...
Make a Super Cozy Afghan from Knit Blocks
All I want to do, as soon as the weather starts getting cool, is to knit blankets. I normally like blankets worked on one piece or in big panels because they keep you warm while you are knitting them, but … Read More ...
Twist Collective Ceasing Publication
Online knitting magazine Twist Collective has announced that it is ceasing publication with its most recent issue.
The magazine, which has been online for 10 years, offers knitting education and patterns that can be purchased individually or as a full
Knit an Adorable Alpaca
I think, as knitters, most of us have a soft spot (or maybe a warm spot) in our hearts for the alpaca.
Don’t tell sheep, but they are my favorite fiber-producing animal.
I’d love to have an alpaca in the … Read More ...
Fun Knitting Ideas for Back to School
I know everyone has gone back to school by now, but if where you live is anything like where I live, it’s likely it won’t be sweater season for a little while yet.
If that’s the case you still have … Read More ...
The Simplest Hat to Knit for Winter
I am loving slouch hats this year. I don’t know if they’re at all trendy, but I want to knit and crochet a bunch of them (I actually did just crochet one, it was so fun!).
Next on my list … Read More ...
Use Ombre Yarn to Knit a Fun Lace Cowl
I like cowls more than scarves because they tend to be smaller, faster projects and all the warmth of the garment goes right where you need it, around your neck and the opening of your coat.
Cowls are kind of … Read More ...