Patterns, projects and techniques
Screenshot of an Instagram story by thecolormustard. Please go read the whole thing.
If you follow many knitters on Instagram you have probably seen parts of the discussion of racism in the knitting/fiber arts community that was sparked by a … Read More ...
This sweet little heart bookmark from Tia Judy is worked in crochet cotton and would make a sweet Valentine’s Day gift (or an anytime gift) for a book lover.
It’s a really cute design and pretty easy, too. I love … Read More ...
Baby socks are so cute, and they’re actually a great way to learn the techniques you need for bigger socks on a small scale.
These cuties were knit by the blogger at Mohu Mohu, and they are from a … Read More ...
Craft blogs are a great place not only to find new patterns or projects designed by the blogger, but also to learn about projects they have made that came from other places. I definitely don’t do enough writing about that … Read More ...
I love hearts as a design motif. They’re a fin shape but easy to knit and really lovely in a repetitive pattern across the knit fabric of something (socks, for instance).
The I Heart Knitting Hat from Lulu … Read More ...
I have knit a lot of sweaters a lot of different ways, and I really love a raglan. They tend to fit really well because of all the shaping that is done to form the connection between the body and … Read More ...
When it’s cold and dark outside I really want to knit with bright colors. I love the two-toned cheerfulness of the Cityscape Shawl designed by Benjamin Matthews for Red Heart Yarn.
Using two colorways of the same colorful Colorscape yarn, … Read More ...
I love a good stash busting project anytime, but this time of year they are especially welcome as we work toward resolutions of having less yarn around or using more of what we have.
The Peppermint Patties fingerless gloves by … Read More ...
I’m sure I’ve talked about my love for the Hermione’s Everyday Sock pattern by Erica Lueder before. It’s an easy but still fun pattern, practical and pretty like the girl wizard.
Have you seen Lori Wagner’s Diagon Ally Socks? … Read More ...
The thing about winter is, even when it’s not cold, it’s dark a lot. And after the Christmas decorations come down your house can start to look a little drab.
It’s the perfect time to knit a new blanket or … Read More ...
I love it when a pretty yarn and a lovely stitch pattern come together into a project that is as fun to knit as it is lovely to wear.
The Storyteller Cowl from Refracted Light uses mock honeycomb stitch, which … Read More ...
The knitters behind last year’s Harmony Blanket Knit Along are back with another 11-month-long set of knitting projects, this time for “finishing touches.”
The projects will focus on things to wear around the neck and on the head as well … Read More ...
I love it when knitting related stories pop up in unexpected places, like this story from The Cut. The headline is “This Woman is Making Shawls Sexy, I Swear to You,” and if you’ve knit or even seen a … Read More ...
Do you know about the Yarn Mission? I’ve followed them on Facebook for a while, and I love their purpose of using fiber arts to support social justice and economic empowerment for black people, and love the idea that we … Read More ...
Loom knitting is the perfect yarn craft for busy people. Most projects come together quickly and require only a few basic steps. This is a great entry point for needle knitting to start kids on or even to try yourself.… Read More ...