I love projects that are useful, and if they can be both useful and stash busting that’s even better.
The In the Kitchen Taffy Towel from Be Sweet on Craftsy has the potential to be both of those things.
It’s … Read More ...
Knit a Stars and Stripes Turtle
The Fourth of July is coming up soon, and it seems like red, white and blue are everywhere in the summer.
This is a fun use of the stars and stripes as the patterning for an American flag turtle.… Read More ...
Stitch a Sweet Summer Bag
I don’t know about you, but the first warm weather week (we’ve just finished a week of 70-degree weather) has me dreaming of summer.
And one of my favorite things about summer is fresh produce, including the amazing watermelons we … Read More ...
Yet Another Top for Spring I Really Want to Knit
Lately I have been stalking around on Ravelry for summery tops and garments for spring, never mind that I’m deep in a knitting project I’d really like to finish while the weather is still right for me to wear it.… Read More ...
New Knitting Subscription Box Service by Vickie Howell
Have you heard about Vickie Howell’s new yarn subscription service?
Called Yarn Yay, it’s a monthly subscription box that includes large (100 yards and up) samples of fun yarns, a knitting pattern you can use with some of the … Read More ...
How to Knit the World
Though Earth Day has already passed, it’s always a good time to honor the earth through crafting.
I love this knit earth pattern from Sara Hall, which is free on Ravelry.
It’s actually rather detailed, and you can make it … Read More ...
The Perfect Top and Shorts for Summer
I love this little shorts and top set from Lion Brand Yarn. Sized for 12 months, 24 months and 2 years, it’s worked in a sweet self-striping yarn that is ever-so cute.
The shirt is worked in two pieces, … Read More ...
Knit the Perfect String Bag for Summer
I should have shared this one before Earth Day, but we should really be mindful of the planet all the time so it’s still appropriate.
Plastic bags are terrible for the environment, as we all know, and it’s just … Read More ...
Get Some Spring in Your Shawl
Something about this 18 Petals shawl (or scarf, whichever) knitting pattern from Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarns just says spring to me.
Scratch that.
Pretty much everything about it says spring to me.
Bold colors? Check.
A cool floral-inspired design? … Read More ...
How to Use Stitch Markers to Make Your Knitting Life Easier
Most knitters use stitch markers
when they are knitting in the round to mark the end of the round, but many of us don’t use them as often as we should or could to make our knitting lives easier.
I … Read More ...
Simple Lace to Knit for Spring
Lace knitting is fun any time of year, but I especially like doing it during the spring and summer because it allows you to make knitting projects that you can actually use when the weather is warm.
If you’ve never … Read More ...
Knit a Gorgeous Pillow for a Ring Bearer
If you have a wedding coming up, check out this beautiful ring bearer pillow knitting pattern.
Designed by Debbie Trainor, it features a Double Moss Stitch back and a heart design on the front with a little cable in … Read More ...
What to Do with Single Skeins of Sock Yarn
If you’re like me, and like most knitters I know, you’ve probably bought a skein or several of sock yarn
(let’s not talk about other kinds of yarn right now, OK?) with no real idea of what you were going … Read More ...
Great New Washcloths for Spring
There’s something about the change in the weather that makes people want a fresh start, which means spring cleaning, clearing and decluttering.
Why not also knit up some new things to help you with your spring cleaning?
DROPS has a … Read More ...
Because Sometimes You Just Want to Knit a Giant Pillow
One great way to use a lot of yarn at once is to knit big projects on big needles. Whether you use yarn that was already super bulky or make your own fat yarn by combining multiple strands, it’s really … Read More ...