I love the look of plaid in knitting. It’s kind of unexpected and it looks complicated but there are really easy ways to do it.
On the Atrium top by yamagara, the pattern for the plaid is established with purl … Read More ...
Knit Bunny Pillow Pal
Bunnies are a great stuffed animal any time of year. I made a bunch of bunnies for my daughter’s teacher last year (two for the twin babies she was pregnant with and two for their twin sisters!) and they’re just … Read More ...
Keep It Low-Key with this Easy Vest Knitting Pattern
I have lately gotten a little obsessed with knit vests. Layering a vest on top of a sweater is my new favorite thing when it’s cold, but a vest is also great on top of a dress or a button-down … Read More ...
The Cloudbreak Shawl is Like Knitting a Rainbow in a Cloud
Rainbows are a potent symbol of hope, and I feel like we could all use a little extra dose of hope these days, am I right?
Melanie Berg’s Cloudbreak Shawl uses the colors of a rainbow in a cloud to … Read More ...
Garter Ridges are the Stars of the Thistle Yoke Pullover
I love a good patterned yoke sweater. That little bit of detail provides for some drama in the knitting but the majority of the garment is super simple, which is nice when you need some mindless knitting.
The Thistle … Read More ...
Cozy Socks to Knit for Staying at Home
I think most of us who are still staying at home most of the time are mostly sick of staying at home by now, which is when self care becomes even more important than it already was.
The extent to … Read More ...
Trek Fans will Need to Knit These Starfleet Academy Socks
I don’t know exactly where I saw these awesome Starfleet Academy socks shared on the Internet recently (though it was somewhere on Facebook) but I am so glad I did.
StitchyDragon Creates says this is the second pair of Trek-inspired … Read More ...
Knit a Tiny Clover for Good Luck
Knit amigurumi is adorable no matter its size, but there’s something about tiny amigurumi (or as Anna Hrachovec calls it, mochimochi
) that is totally irresistible.
This tiny four-leaf clover knitting pattern makes a little bit of luck that’s about … Read More ...
A Knitting Marathon for a Good Cause
Could you knit for 12 hours straight in support of a charity? I know my body couldn’t handle it, but I love the idea of Knit for Food, a 12-hour knitathon hosted by Laura Nelkin as a fundraiser for Feeding … Read More ...
3-D Shamrock Knitting Pattern
This time of year there’s clover everywhere, and clover and shamrocks (is there a difference?) are fun motifs for knitting and other crafts.
This 3-D knit shamrock from Inanna’s Knitting is really cute and a great way to practice some … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl Inspired by Maori Weaving
The Whatu Shawl by Francoise Danoy is a lovely little triangle and a great project to throw over your shoulders as the weather starts to warm.
The design is inspired by weaving techniques used in the M?ori tradition. Danoy says … Read More ...
A Great Basic Sweater to Add to Your Wardrobe
Fancy colorwork and cabled sweaters are all well and good, but sometimes (most of the time for me) you really just want something simple you can knock out without too much trouble and wear with everything.
The Calliope sweater from … Read More ...
Easy Button-Front Vest Knitting Pattern
I have recently become kind of obsessed with knit vests. Maybe it’s because the warmer weather is finally creeping in after all the snow, or maybe it’s because of all the snow (I discovered I love piling on a vest … Read More ...
Moonstone Plaid Blanket Knitting Pattern
I guess spring is actually only a few weeks away by the calendar, but it definitely feels like winter isn’t done with us yet.
I’m still feeling the urge to knit sweaters and cozy socks, and while I don’t need … Read More ...
Easy Mug Rug Knitting Pattern
The other day I sewed a mug rug because we’ve been having tea in the afternoons while the weather has been cold, and it’s nice to have a special place for my cup (and, let’s admit it, a cookie).
But … Read More ...