With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that’s part … Read More ...
Book Review: The Mitten Handbook
A long time ago, when I was writing the knitting website for About.com, someone asked me about all the different ways to knit thumbs on mittens.
I didn’t have a comprehensive list at the time, and didn’t know if there … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Shawl Pin/ Brooch
This adorable sheep shawl pin is the perfect addition to our finished knitted works. Add a little marker to show everyone that you handmade your own creation or maybe just wear it as a brooch or gift it with a … Read More ...
Make a Tree Skirt with Giant Yarn for Winter Decorating
Are you decorating your Christmas tree this weekend? If your tree skirt needs a refresh, you can knit one in a flash with the Cherry Cordial pattern from Berroco yarns.
This pretty cabled pattern, designed by Alison Green, works up … Read More ...
Knit a Rockin’ Stocking in Bulky Wool
Wool and the Gang’s free knitting pattern this week is the Rockin’ Stocking, a super simple holiday stocking worked in chunky yarn.
You can work it in a single color, do the cuff and toe in a contrasting color, … Read More ...
Gain Some Colorwork Skill with the Forage Sweater
I love a good sweater with a little bit of colorwork. Whether it’s a circular yoke or a raglan with colorwork at the top, or even just a sweater with a stripe, adding some color to a sweater makes it … Read More ...
Book Review – The Stockings Were Knit
Get a Deal on a Pattern for a Gift with the Indie Designers Giftalong
One of my favorite knitting related events of the year is the Indie Designers Giftalong on Ravelry. While it technically is a knitalong complete with prizes and crafty fun, I’m in it for the pattern sales.
Many independent designers have … Read More ...
How to Knit Socks that Last
Pretty much everyone who has ever knit socks or worn handknit socks thinks they are great, and many of us have a goal of replacing all or most of our socks with knit ones (at least for use during the … Read More ...
Book Review: Typographic Knitting
Get inspired by knitting letters with a graphic designer’s point of view with the book Typographic Knitting
: From Pixel to Pattern by Rüdgiger Schlömer.
Schlömer is a designer who got interested in the analog presentation of type on knitted … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Are you a FemiKnits?
I love the play on words for this Etsy Stores products. Femiknits is a great slogan and a strong powerful logo. This Etsy store has a range of cute products for any knitter out there. From notepads and pins. You … Read More ...
A Bulky Hat to Spotlight a Cause
The Water is Life Hat, designed by Lavanya Patricella is a basic, bulky ribbed hat you’ll want to wear all winter. But as you might imagine from the name, it’s more than that.
Lavanya is giving away the pattern, … Read More ...
A Sweater that Knits up Like a Cloud
I’m a huge fan of big fluffy sweaters. Because I’m pretty much always cold, they are part of what gets me through winter.
Cloud Chasing from DROPS looks like a great contender for my next cast on, and it’s perfect … Read More ...
Knit a Faux Fur Cowl in a Flash
If you’re thinking about gift knitting, or just want to get something warm for yourself off your needles in a hurry, check out this Snowy Owl Cowl (which is as fun to say as it is to knit) from Lion … Read More ...
Knit Nativity Scene ePattern
$5.99
SKU# 800110
DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT
Number of Designs: 9 figures
Size: Each figure approximately 3″ tall
Designer: Barbara Wheeler
Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #305, Knit Nativity
Description: Set includes these figures: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph,