I always liked the meme that said something like knitting isn’t just a hobby it’s a post-apocalyptic life skill.
While this isn’t quite the apocalypse, I think a lot of us have found a lot of good reasons for knitting … Read More ...
emPOWER People Design Now in Brioche
Earlier this month I told you about the emPOWER People project, which aims to get people to craft purple cowl/bandanas to start a conversation about social justice and to give people something special to wear when they go to protests … Read More ...
Easy Teeasy Knitting Pattern
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There’s still a lot of summer to get through where I live, so I’m still thinking a lot about summery tops. The Easy Teeasy pattern from Allison Cribbs recently caught my eye (and if … Read More ...
Fade Your Pattern with This Fun Sweater Knitting Pattern
I love the idea behind the Igneous Sweater from Knitting Expat Designs. We probably all know about the trend of fading yarns to produce an ombre effect or just to combine colors in a harmonious way in a project, but … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Stanley the Dachshund
This Dachsund Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free.
Another addition to the Dera-Dogs collection, Stanley the Dachshund … Read More ...
Is Providing Yarn Substitutions the Designer’s Job?
There’s been a lot of talk in the knitting community on Instagram and elsewhere about how using hand-dyed yarn in projects can feel like it excludes knitters who aren’t able to afford that yarn and suggesting that designers should provide … Read More ...
Wooly Moccasin Slipper Knitting Pattern
These cute and cozy moccasin-style slippers knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Moccasin style slippers are very popular, especially since everyone is staying home and feet can be soft and comfortable all day long.
Sample is shown using suede … Read More ...
Sunflower Shawl Knitting Pattern
I have been knitting a lot of shawls this summer, because I like to wear them all the time. I’m loving this sweet Sunflower Shawl from Ali Ovenshine (Capellaluna Fibers).
It’s a big shawl worked in simple stitches (mostly Seed … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Star Style Cardigan
This Cardi is chunky and fun and the pattern is free, but this little beauty will set you back just under $100 worth of yarn. But It is well worth it, it’s stunningly funky and Boho. This pattern is free … Read More ...
Easy Linen Market Bag Knitting Pattern
I’ve been wanting to knit a new market bag for a while now. Probably because I miss going to the market and would love to have a nice new accessory when I go again.
Bags are great to knit in … Read More ...
Knit a Half-Circle Shawl with Slip Stitches
PDX Knitterati recently released a great new pattern called Half the Sky, inspired by a time-lapse photo of the night sky.
It uses slipped stitches and star stitch to make the tracks and stars in the sky.
It’s such a … Read More ...
Cabled Hat Knitting Pattern
The repertoire is a cabled hat that knits up quickly, makes a great stash-buster project, or a gift!
This project is ideal for a beginner looking to knit cables for the first time or an intermediate to advanced knitter looking … Read More ...
Knit a Pillow to Jazz Up Your Decor
We’ve all been home for a LONG time now, so it might be a good time to knit some new accessories for the house.
This Any Angle pillow from Yarnspirations looks like fun. It uses three colors to make a … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket
Counterpane is composed of squares each made up of 4 smaller squares.
You can use DK or worsted/Aran weight yarns for a bedspread or afghan/blanket size.
Finer yarns could be used to create a baby blanket but you can certainly … Read More ...
Free Cat Couch Knitting Pattern
Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.
This is … Read More ...