If you want to knit the candy corn mittens I shared the other day, perhaps I could also interest you in a candy corn hat?
The colors of this candy are so irresistible even I want to knit some of … Read More ...
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How to Estimate Yardage in an Odd Ball of Yarn
If you have a bit of yarn left over from a past project or any ball of yarn that has lost its ball band, it’s natural to wonder exactly how much yarn you have there.
It’s never a good idea … Read More ...
Stitch a Rainbow Shawl
There’s something about summer that makes me want to knit with bright colors. This Shifting Rainbow Shawl, a free pattern from Jessie at Home, may be the most colorful pattern I’ve seen in a while.
It’s worked in Garter … Read More ...
Wrap Yourself in Colorful Shawls
Mary D is getting this one.
Koigu is known for making fantastic, colorful yarns. These colorful skeins are fun to collect, but if you aren’t sure how to use them in projects, check out Wrapped in Color: 30 Shawls to … Read More ...
Vine Lace Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.
Vine Lace looks … Read More ...
Have You Tried the Russian Join?
Weaving in ends is one of the things about knitting that a lot of knitters don’t enjoy. It’s a necessary evil, particularly in large projects or projects where the color changes often.
I usually just weave in my ends the … Read More ...
Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I told you a couple of weeks ago that I’m taking part in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, an almost year-long project where a group of knitting designers and special guests are sharing patterns for knit washcloths/dishcloths each week.
It’s … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern of the Week: Zuzu’s Petals
Do you ever browse through Ravelry? I do sometimes, just to see what’s trending and get some ideas for new things I might like to knit.
When I was looking at the trending knitting patterns earlier today I was first … Read More ...
Are You Ready for Some Football Knitting (Again)?
Do you remember the Scoreboard Knitalong from last year? Maybe you took part in it?
The idea was to knit a scarf or cowl in two colors throughout the football season, with each row representing a point scored either by … Read More ...
Giveaway: Under 100 Knit Collection
Congratulations to Donna!
It’s become a semiannual tradition to give away a copy of the Under 100 Knit Collection from Knit Picks because there’s always such a great response to it.
This book packs 30 patterns, for projects ranging from … Read More ...
Easy, Pretty, Fun Knits for Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up in the states a little earlier than I realized, and I thought it would be fun to share some ideas you can knit for the moms and grandmothers in your life.
I searched mom knitting … Read More ...
Knitting for Holi
Holi is not really a holiday that you hear much about in the United States. It’s a traditionally Hindu holiday that usually falls in March and marks the beginning of spring, as well as reminding people that good triumphs over … Read More ...
Make a DIY Ball Winder with a Mixer
Lots of yarns come in hanks these days, which shouldn’t be knit from directly. They need to be wound into balls. And some people just like all their yarn in balls instead of skeins.
So what’s a crafter to do … Read More ...
KnitBits: Baa-ble Hats, Knitting Bits and Franklin Schools Journalists
I see stuff about knitting online all the time. I’m always saving links in Facebook, holding onto emails with patterns and Google alerts with knitting news stories.
And these things tend to pile up. So I’m going to try once … Read More ...
Get Your Knitting Life Organized with WEBS
I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More ...