Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about gift knitting. Handmade gifts are always special and thoughtful, and nothing beats the warmth and love that goes into a knitted item. This collection of a dozen … Read More ...
There are a lot of woven wall hangings out there, but I don’t see a lot of knit wall hangings.
We moved my office to a different room of the house over the summer, and it has these little tiny … Read More ...
The worst thing to me about big holiday meals is cleaning up after. There are always more dishes than can possibly fit in the dishwasher (or you used the good china that can’t be washed in the machine), not to … Read More ...
Jumbo yarns are everywhere these days, and using those giant threads to make chunky throws and knits means you can whip up a gift or an accessory for your home in almost no time at all.
Only trouble is, the … Read More ...
Crochet definitely has something on knitting when it comes to making amigirumi, fun little objects that look like animals or just about anything else. That’s not to say you can’t knit amigurimi or larger toys or animals, but there seem … Read More ...
The other day I shared about the 10,000 New Knitters project, and now that the big day has happened, the pattern for the mitts that was used in the knitting kit used for the projects has been released for others … Read More ...
Have you heard about the project 10,000 New Knitters? Sponsored by skacel, the project provides free learn to knit kits to new knitters who visit participating yarn shops. They are encouraging experienced knitters to lend a hand by … Read More ...
I am pretty much in denial about how soon the holidays will be here, and I know some people are already deep into decorating and making ready. Good for you, but I’m going to sit over here with my Halloween … Read More ...
I’ve done a bit of intarsia designing (it’s one of the genres of knitting covered in Colorwork Knitting) but I always find it fascinating to learn about how other designers go about making their projects.
Hands Occupied has just … Read More ...
I’ve only ever knit pants for babies (there’s a pattern in my book Quick and Easy Baby Knits). But this time of year, when it’s just starting to get cold, I start to feel like I’m going to want … Read More ...
I love Fair Isle designs but I’m also pretty lazy so I don’t knit them very often.
But the Winter Pillow from Knit Picks just might cause me to change my mind.
This pretty allover colorwork pattern is worked in … Read More ...
This giant plush pear knitting pattern from Hello Dolly Knitting is super sweet and would be a great little gift for a sweet kiddo in your life or anyone who likes Kawaii style objects.
It uses about 100 yards of … Read More ...
Once Halloween decorating is over, there’s still a little time for fall decor to be made and displayed.
These little knit acorns form Studio Knits are quick and easy and you can make them in any colors with the scraps … Read More ...
I am very into trying to use yarn right now, so I’m always on the lookout for stash-busting and scrap-using projects (and forever working on a couple of blankets that use the odd bits, too).
Interweave publications have been sharing fabulous knitting projects for more than 20 years, some of which have become instant classics.
100 Knits
is a compilation of 100 patterns from various Interweave magazines including Interweave Knits, knitscene and others, as well … Read More ...