I like knitting socks and other small things using the magic loop method, where one long circular knitting needle holds all the stitches. It’s less fiddly and feels like it goes faster than knitting on double-pointed needles or even two … Read More ...
Lace Panel Adds Fun to the Ooh La La Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s a great pattern if you can’t quite decide what season you want to knit for. Isabell Kraemer’s Ooh La La sweater is plain Stockinette on the back and features a wide repeating lace panel on the front.
There are … Read More ...
This Easy Ribbed Headband Knitting Pattern Has a Fun Twist
Knit headbands with a twist in them have been really popular winter accessories for a few years now, and it’s easy to see why. They are quick and easy to knit, cozy to wear and the little twist adds a … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater Straight Out of the Southwest
I love sweaters with colorwork yokes, and it’s always fun to see something a little different from the standard flowers and snowflakes and hearts and the like.
Rattlesnake by Knitosophy Designs features cacti, diamonds and other designs and desert colors … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Toddler Ribbed Hat
This free knitting pattern comes via Lionbrand and you can download the free pattern here.
SKILL LEVEL – Easy SIZES 1 year (2 years, 3 years) Finished Circumference About 14 (16, 18) in. (35.5 (40.5, 46) cm), slightly stretched. Finished … Read More ...
Book Review: Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Quick Reference
There are a lot of great knitting reference books out there but a lot of them aren’t very portable. Vogue Knitting aimed for a comprehensive guide to knitting that you can still stick in your knitting bag and take with … Read More ...
Craftsy Offering 45 Days of Free Classes
I’ve been writing about the news surrounding Bluprint/Craftsy and its new owners for a while now, so it seems like it’s time for an update on the next chapter.
Quick recap: back in May, NBCUniversal, which had purchased the online … Read More ...
The Daylight Cardigan Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
I have this storebought cardigan that I call my house sweater, because I wear it a lot when I’m hanging out at home. I’ve been feeling for a while that this sweater needs an upgrade, preferable a handknit version.… Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Basketweave Raglan Baby Cardigan
Some vintage patterns are just wholesome classics and this cardigan is very popular. This knitting pattern includes 2 different designs of baby cardigans raglan style V-neck and Round neck. You can purchase a copy of this vintage pattern here via … Read More ...
Knit a Starwars Droid Hat Modeled After BB-8
Celebrate Star Wars with this hat designed to look like the top of the droid BB-8. It’s easier than it looks, with just four rounds of stranded knitting, a few color changes and a bit of duplicate stitch detailing to … Read More ...
Check out this Amazing Double-Knit Cat Cowl Knitting Pattern
I know fall hasn’t technically even started yet but it’s time to start thinking about Halloween, right? And Halloween means cats and amazing knitting patterns.
The Cat Nouveau cowl knitting pattern from Jacquline Rivera is an awesome design, using double … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Pastel Winter Mitts
Designed by Ruth Dorrington, these mittens using the yarn Deramores Studio DK which is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology. These pastel mitts will keep you warm and look stylish too!
Level: Beginner
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Slip Stitches Make Lumaya Knit up in a Flash
I love slip stitch knitting patterns. They’re an easy way to add texture and color to a project and they make your work look more complicated than it is because it looks like you’re using more than one color at … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – James Stay-On Shoe
An amazing baby shoe/ankle style bootie that really does stay on. Check out the video on Instagram to see the shoes in action.
This is a really cute shoe that stands up to kicking, crawling and pulling for reliably warm … Read More ...
A Knitting Pattern to Start You Thinking about Bulky Sweaters
The Tartinizza pattern from Lucinda Iglesias is a great simple pattern worked in bulky or super bulky yarn. The pattern itself is only written for one size — a 45-inch chest — but it talks you through the changes … Read More ...