If you celebrate the Lunar New Year or want to appreciate and learn more about the holiday as someone who doesn’t have that tradition, these knit Lunar New Year decorations from Tina Tse Knits are a fun option.
There is … Read More ...
Sanders Cowl Knitting Pattern
We have been having so much fun with all the Bernie Sanders inspired knitting patterns lately, and I could not resist adding one of my own to the mix.
The Sanders Cowl uses four colors of yarn and is worked … Read More ...
A Hat to Knit for Your Sweetheart or Yourself
Hearts are fun to knit any time of year, but since it’s usually cold in February you might as well knit a heart-covered hat to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This one, the Sweetheart Hat from ReLo_Designs is super sweet, with hearts … Read More ...
Lacy Legwarmer Knitting Pattern
Legwarmers have a bad reputation as being totally ’80s or an accessory that only dancers really need. But legwarmers actually are a great way to keep your legs a little warmer underneath jeans (or pajama pants for that matter) or … Read More ...
Knit a Chubby Little Heart for Your Valentine
I love heart knitting patterns (and have written about a bunch of them in the past), and this cute little chubby heart pattern from Nancy Ricci is another great one to add to your list.
She says she found a … Read More ...
More Bernie Mitten Inspired Knits
After nearly a dozen Bernie Mitten knitting patterns popped up in a matter of days, knitters are now getting into other projects inspired by those now-iconic mitts. Lots of patterns are now available on Etsy also.
They actually have a … Read More ...
More Bernie Mittens Knitting Patterns
Knitters are quick to jump on a fiber-related theme, and since I shared the Bernie mittens colorwork chart yesterday I’ve seen more than half a dozen more Bernie mittens knitting patterns pop up on Raverly and elsewhere. Let’s take a … Read More ...
Knit Bernie’s Mittens from the Inauguration
If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.
His brown Fair … Read More ...
Dive into Your Stash for a Colorful Scarf
January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More ...
WEBS Acquired by LoveCrafts
Kathy and Steve Elkins announced that WEBS – America’s Yarn Store has been acquired by LoveCrafts, but nothing should change for customers.
The WEBS website will stay up, and purchases can be made through them as always. All yarn … Read More ...
Knit the Galaxy with this Star Wars Knitting Book
Attention all Star Wars fans: a new official Stars Wars knitting book is being unleashed on the galaxy, and I for one can’t wait to get stitching.
Star Wars is one of the fandoms everyone in our family agrees on, … Read More ...
Meandering Cables to Cover Your Head
Cables and lace inspired by a crackling fire swirl around the Emberly hat pattern designed by Vanessa Smith.
It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and comes in one size that fits a variety of heads. It uses … Read More ...
This Sock Knitting Pattern Might Make You Want to Dance
My daughter is really missing her dance classes in covid times (she used to take it at school and they aren’t offering it this year) but I think she might love some dance-inspired socks to remind her of her love … Read More ...
Learn the Basics of Brioche Knitting
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More ...
Cabled Watchcap Knitting Pattern
There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.
The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More ...