When you have a little one it’s important to get out of the house for walks and adventures even when it’s cool outside, so having good warm blankets for the stroller and car seat are essential.
The Heart O’ Mine … Read More ...
Chevrons Add Texture to this Winter Sweater
I saw the Woodstove Season Pullover from Alicia Plummer recently when scrolling Ravelry and immediately fell in love.
It looks cozy without being boxy, and the chevron on the front adds a nice textured detail that’s super subtle. Worked in … Read More ...
Knitting Tip: Using Interchangeable Knitting Needles
I love interchangeable knitting needles
, especially when working projects in the round that use multiple needle sizes. But it’s great to have an interchangeable knitting needle set (or two!) in your collection because it’s an easy way to get … Read More ...
Play with Colorwork in this Striking Cowl
Stranded knitting is great for projects when the weather is cold because the yarn carried at the back makes a double thickness in the fabric.
The Thabo Cowl from Noma Ndlovu uses a band of stranded knitting to make a … Read More ...
A Simple Hat to Knit with Colorful Yarn
I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More ...
Dive into Colorwork with the Langley Pullover
This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.
What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More ...
A Sweet Blanket to Knit for Baby
It seems like lots of people are having babies lately, whether because they’ve been home all this time or just coincidentally. Even if you don’t know a lot of people who need gifts for new little ones, it’s always good … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Boxy Sweater
After all the rush and bustle of the holidays, it feels like a good time to knit something simple. And also something warm, cozy and easy to wear that you’ll want to use all winter long.
The Faro Sweater from … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Love Heart Motif Blanket
Knit up this beautiful Heart Motif Blanket by Sarah Murray in Deramores Studio Aran. This pliable yarn is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology and is ideal for both knitting and crocheting. This great … Read More ...
Play with Brioche Shaping with this Scarf Recipe
Brioche knitting is a lot of fun, but there is a lot to learn in terms of techniques. The language of brioche can be confusing and sometimes you don’t want to dive into a complex project when you aren’t comfortable … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl that Looks Like a Shawl
When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Vintage Shetland Shawl
I am in love with this delicate shawl, This pattern is a vintage pattern to make a beautiful Shetland scarf.
In a traditional Diamond and Shell design. This design is delicate and needs to be made in a Copley’s Cobweb … Read More ...
Graphic Snowflake Sweater Pattern
Snowflakes are a lovely graphic element for all sorts of projects, and this Graphic Snowflake sweater knitting pattern from Patons is a great one if you like the look of a classic knit snowflake.
The pattern is available in six … Read More ...
Cap Off the Year with a Quick Knitting Project
I think it’s a good idea to end the year by finishing a project. If you don’t already have something you need to finish, maybe you should cast on a project now that you can still finish by the end … Read More ...
Wave of Change Now Has a Pullover Version
I told you about the original Wave of Change cardigan when it first came out earlier this year so it’s worth noting that the designer, Denise Bayron, has recently released a pullover version as well.
The pullover Wave of Change … Read More ...