Patterns, projects and techniques
Have you heard about emPower People? It’s a craftivism effort aimed at sparking engagement and conversation around social justice issues.
The group was co-founded by Diane of Lady Dye Yarns, designer Casapinka, Laverne of BzyPeach, and … Read More ...
Update 7/8/2020: In an email sent on July 7, Cal Franklin, CEO and President of TN Marketing, said his company is bringing back the Craftsy brand with a new website set to launch in September.
“This will be a seamless … Read More ...
Since I have been home so much this summer I haven’t been wearing a lot of socks, but I do love short socks to wear around the house this time of year.
The Dambisa Socks from Bigger than Life Knits … Read More ...
This Pullover Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free
Be proud to be a knitter with this ‘Born … Read More ...
Purchased garments, and even purchased knitting patterns, can only go so far in actually fitting the wide range of bodies that are out there in the world.
Not everyone wants to take the time to alter patterns or knows what … Read More ...
Somehow even though it is almost July I haven’t knit any summer tops yet this year. If it gets hot where you live you might want to check out the Seasons Change top from Melanie Reinert.
This simple tank top … Read More ...
Update 2/17/2021: Back in September Ravelry announced an option to reduce motion on graphics on the site, which aims to help people who were having problems when viewing the site.
They also released Herdwick Mode, a skin of the … Read More ...
There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols … Read More ...
There are so many great little mini skein packs or samplers of yarn that you can buy, but it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with those little balls of yarn.
This knit T-shirt pattern from … Read More ...
This free knitting pattern comes via Lionbrand and you can download the free pattern here.
This pattern shows you how to knit a modern style cowl, this particular pattern is heather green and yellow gold, but of course you can … Read More ...
I know it’s just barely officially summer, but we knitters need time to make things before we can wear them, so it might be almost time to start thinking about fall knitting, or at least those pieces that help us … Read More ...
If you are looking for a super sweet, soft, delicate and whispy baby blanket, ‘Butterfly Kisses’ is perfect for you.
Knit this gorgeous baby blanket and keep it on hand for the next special baby. If knitted in a pure … Read More ...
This feels like a project that you could wear throughout the year in different ways: on top of dresses in the spring and summer, under a jacket or on top of a long-sleeved shirt in fall and winter.
Windkissed by … Read More ...
I basically live in a cardigan all the time when I’m at home (I even call it my housecoat), but after months of wearing the same storebought sweater every day I’m thinking about knitting myself a few more so I … Read More ...
