PDX Knitterati recently released a great new pattern called Half the Sky, inspired by a time-lapse photo of the night sky.
It uses slipped stitches and star stitch to make the tracks and stars in the sky.
It’s such a … Read More ...
Cabled Hat Knitting Pattern
The repertoire is a cabled hat that knits up quickly, makes a great stash-buster project, or a gift!
This project is ideal for a beginner looking to knit cables for the first time or an intermediate to advanced knitter looking … Read More ...
Knit a Pillow to Jazz Up Your Decor
We’ve all been home for a LONG time now, so it might be a good time to knit some new accessories for the house.
This Any Angle pillow from Yarnspirations looks like fun. It uses three colors to make a … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket
Counterpane is composed of squares each made up of 4 smaller squares.
You can use DK or worsted/Aran weight yarns for a bedspread or afghan/blanket size.
Finer yarns could be used to create a baby blanket but you can certainly … Read More ...
Free Cat Couch Knitting Pattern
Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.
This is … Read More ...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More ...
Add Some Lace to Your Summer Knitting
I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.
The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Lilybelle Toddler Flower Dress
This free knitting pattern comes via Lionbrand and you can download the free pattern here. This little dress is almost like a tunic with added details. The dress above has been made in the color “Blossom” which you can … Read More ...
A Sweet Little Vest Knitting Pattern for Summer
I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.
The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More ...
Need Alternatives to Ravelry for Buying Patterns?
Since Ravelry changed its site design last month, making it unusable for some people (and it’s unknown when or if those issues will be fixed) many people are looking for alternatives to Ravelry for buying and selling patterns.
Promised Fibers … Read More ...
Big Book of Quick Knit Afghans
Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter’s chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color knitted wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns Book – 20 Family Aran Patterns
This PDF book is filled with 20 Aran styled patterns. Perfect addition to your Knitting book collection. This book covers scarves, cardigans, jumpers and beanies. You can purchase this book Via Etsy.
New to knitting? Not sure what Aran Knitting … Read More ...
Super Quick and Free Headband Knitting Pattern
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More ...
Lunar Fade Shawl Knitting Pattern
I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More ...
A Top Knitting Pattern Designed with Summer in Mind
Jacqueline Cieslack’s Sol knit top was developed for a collection celebrating the summer solstice, and it’s just the thing to knit and wear at the height of summer.
It’s a cropped (though there’s an option for a full-length version as … Read More ...