Lots of people are pulling together to help us keep our kids educated and entertained these days, and the good folks at Rowan Yarns have stepped up with a five-part class to help kids learn to knit.
In these … Read More ...
Oban Cardigan Named March Mayhem Champion
After narrowing the field from 64 to two, knitters voting at Mason Dixon Knitting declared the Oban Cardigan by Thea Coleman the top knit of 2019.
It’s easy to see why this classic cabled cardigan caught the eye of voters: … Read More ...
Knit a Hug Shrug Any Way You Want it
What we all need right about now is a comforting pattern to knit something that we can enjoy while we are at home. The Hug Shrug by Knitting Expat could be just the thing.
Not only is it a super … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Onesie Baby Jumper Knit Pattern
Easy knitting pdf pattern for an adorable Baby Overalls. The Parkdale is the perfect playsuit for that new baby girl or baby boy gift. This would also make a great baby shower gift. Create an adorable babies first romper with … Read More ...
9 Frontline Hero Nurse Knitting Patterns
Last week, we featured the Frontline crochet bear and this week, we are focusing on individual essential workers. We want to show our appreciation and support for the nurses who are working tirelessly on the frontlines during these challenging times. … Read More ...
Stay Safe and Calm with a Cozy Knit Snood
I love all the patterns that people are releasing to commemorate this time or just to give us something new and lovely to knit while we wait this out.
The Stay Safe snood is a giant cowl worked in a … Read More ...
Knit (Crochet or Sew) Ear Savers for Health Professionals
There’s been a surge in making homemade cloth masks for medical professionals and everyday people to wear to help slow the spread of the virus and protect workers who might not have other equipment to use.
But the elastic on … Read More ...
Frontline Scrubs Hero Teddy Bear Knit Pattern
Knitables has created the most adorable Frontline Hero Bear pattern! To make it even more amazing you can grab it from free by downloading this free PDF of the Hero Bear. Be sure to support their blog and check out … Read More ...
Dream of Summer with the Highbury Halter
I love Jimi Knits’ patterns. They’re just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead.
That’s especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last … Read More ...
Surgical Face Mask Knitting Patterns
We have been inundated with requests for face mask knitting patterns so we decided to do all the research for you and find you the best ones. Now, lots of people are saying that knitted masks are unsafe and we … Read More ...
The Best Lockdown Online Yarn Sales
Buying yarn online has become the only option for so many people but it can be very overwhelming knowing which yarn is best and of course who has the best yarn sale going on.
As you can imagine lots … Read More ...
The Best Free Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
Lots of people around the world are putting teddy bears in their windows so that kids walking or driving through the neighborhood can “hunt” them.
If you want to give your teddy bear a handmade twist, I’ve collected some of … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Chunky Knit Dog Hat
Lockdown got you going a little crazy? How about this fun pattern
Hilariously adorable, and a little bit silly, this hat takes puppy cuteness to the next level! Heavenly soft and fashionably chunky, the suggested yarn is a dream to … Read More ...
Knit a Comforting Shawl in Lace and Cables
As we were scrambling around that last weekend when we left the house somewhat normally (which was less than three weeks ago!) I decided I wanted to start a new knitting project that would be my “isolation project” (though the … Read More ...
Need Something to Knit While Stuck at Home? Why Not Knit for Charity
There are so many ways we can help others in this time, from monetary donations to sewing masks and making blankets and other items.
It’s always true when it comes to charity knitting but maybe even more so now: check … Read More ...