I generally think of adding color as a way to add interest to a sweater. You can easily throw in stripes or a bit of Fair Isle patterning, even on a sweater that’s meant to be plain, to make … Read More ...
Learning to Knit? Try a Garter Stitch Washcloth
I used to always teach people how to knit by giving them bulky yarn, teach the knit cast on and have them knit a scarf (like this garter stitch scarf). That’s still a great first project, but I … Read More ...
Book Review: Two Needles, Many Knits
When I first picked up Quayln Stark’s Two Needles, Many Knits I assumed it was a book that was all patterns using straight knitting needles. It’s not, but it is full of easy to follow knitting instructions and simple patterns … Read More ...
Hexagon Knitting Patterns
Knitting squares, rectangles and triangles can get boring after a while, so why not throw in some different shapes, like hexagons?
I started thinking about hexagons because of Amy Gunderson’s Rainbow Remnants cowl (see it on Ravelry), which uses … Read More ...
Joann Bankruptcy Updates
The filings have been flying in the Joann bankruptcy case, and I’ve got another update for you. Earlier this week I told you about the company asking the bankruptcy court for permission to close around 500 of their 800 retail … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Scarf with Knits and Purls
The other day I was talking about how much I love knitting because you can do so much with a few basic techniques, and how it can be used to make things dramatically detailed or basic but ever so useful.… Read More ...
Joann Seeks to Close 500 of 800 Stores
Last month we told you about Joann filing for bankruptcy for a second time in less than a year with plans for a possible auction or sale to liquidator Gordon Brothers happening this month.
Today (Feb. 12, 2025) Joann filed … Read More ...
Bowling Set Knitting Pattern
A thing that I love about knitting is that you can make just about anything you want out of the same basic stitches. You can make the most intricate lace shawl, complicated Aran sweater, amazing colorwork, fun toys, … Read More ...
Hood Knitting Patterns
Knit hoods and bonnets are trending this winter, both because of cuteness and because they are a great way to keep your head (and sometimes your neck, too) warm without as much of a risk of hat head or the … Read More ...
Linen Stitch Shawl Knitting Pattern is the Perfect Stash Buster
I’m never done thinking about different ways to use up yarn leftovers, mini skeins and odd balls. I am a little more interested in this sort of thing at the beginning of a new year (or a new month) but … Read More ...
Book Review: The Doodle Knit Directory
Jamie Lomax of Pacific Knit Co is well known for her doodle patterns, small themed colorwork knitting motifs that can be combined at will to knit fun, colorful and stash busting accessories. It seemed like it was only a matter … Read More ...
Knit a Snake for the Year of the Snake
Lunar new year is here and it’s the year of the wood snake. If you want to celebrate with knitting, here are some fun snake knitting patterns for you to try.
Stitch up a snake dishcloth or add it as … Read More ...
How to Knit a Hem
There are lots of different ways to finish the edges of knitting. Using ribbing is popular on a lot of projects, because it gives you a nice stretchy edge that makes wearing garments easier, and it prevents stockinette stitch from … Read More ...
Knit a Hot Air Balloon
I’m fully willing to admit that the headline on this post sounds weird. And maybe it is a little weird to knit a hot air balloon.
But you know what? After seeing this pattern from Butterfly Love1 on Etsy, I … Read More ...
Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns
A little while back I shared a dog sweater knitting pattern with little fish on it, but just in case that’s not your style I wanted to share some more dog sweater knitting patterns for your furry friends.
If you … Read More ...