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
What I love most is that it leans beautifully into that timeless, heirloom craft vibe. The figures have that classic knitted-toy feel: soft shaping, simple embroidered details, and a warmth you just can’t
This Colorful Shawl Has Lots of Striping Options
I’ve been seeing a lot of patterns lately that use mosaic knitting, which is really cool because it’s a fun technique and an easy way to add colorwork to a project.
Marly Bird’s Crazy Stripes Shawl uses regular stripes and … Read More ...
Knit a Candy Skull Cowl for Colorful Warmth
It’s a little late for Dia de los Muertos, but I would wear this colorful candy skull cowl from Edwin John Knits any time of year.
The stranded colorwork skulls are accomplished with multicolored yarn. He used four different … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Yarn Bento Bag
This yarn bento bag allows you to take your yarn wherever you go. Forget about taking those fancy Yarnbowls that are ceramic n holiday with you and check out the Bento bag made just for yarn
Keeps your yarn in … Read More ...
Book Review: The Knit Vibe
Vickie Howell has written more than a dozen books on knitting and crochet, but her latest, The Knit Vibe, is unlike any of her previous titles and indeed probably unlike any knitting book you’ve ever seen.
The book’s subtitle–A … Read More ...
Easy Garter Stitch Block Blanket
The Block Blanket knitting pattern is a very easy beginner knitting pattern from Knitting with Chopsticks.
Garter Stitch squares are sewn together in different directions to make it look a little more interesting. This is a great scrap project or … Read More ...
The Bojagi Shawl is a Great Knit Gift Option
Bojagi is the Korean word for a square fabric wrapper, often used these days to wrap gifts. A typical fold in the fabric makes the tie look like a flower, and that is the inspiration for the lace motif that … Read More ...
Book Review – Modern Baby
This Grandpa Cardigan Isn’t Just for Grandpas
I love big, roomy cardigans with shawl collars, sometimes called grandpa cardigans because they look like something an old man would wear.
But really they’re great for everyone, and it doesn’t take a lot of detailing to elevate these projects … Read More ...
Learn How to Make Your Own Jumbo Knitting Needles
Chunky throws and knits are all the rage right now but supplies are expensive. You can save money by making your own jumbo knitting needles – and they’re easy to DIY! Bring on all the chunky knits this winter.
Check … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Stitch a Squishy Headband that Will Warm You All Winter
I am seeing twisted headbands everywhere this season, and while I haven’t knit one yet I’m thinking hard about it.
The Squishy Knit Headband from Red Heart uses their new Heat Wave yarn, which is actually supposed to be … Read More ...
Knit Knot Pillows are the Perfect Decor Pick Me Up
I’ve been thinking a lot about my couch pillows lately.
We’ve had the same plain cushions for probably six or seven years. Which is pretty sad in the house of a crafter.
I’ve made a pillow cover here and there … Read More ...
Knit a Striped Cardigan for You and Your Little Bean
The Coffee Bean Cardigan is a grown up version of Elizabeth Smith’s pint-sized Little Coffee Bean Cardigan, originally released in 2009 and sized for kids 3 months to 1 year.
The adult version is available in five sizes and … Read More ...