I have been pretty well sidelined from knitting all week after I overdid it on Monday, so it was finally time for me to watch the video that Liat Gat shared about relieving shoulder, neck and back pain for knitters… Read More ...
Project Notebook: Bunny Ear Hat
It’s fun to knit hats for kids that have a bit of personality, and this time of year, while we’re thinking spring but it is sometimes still a little cold outside, it’s especially fun to have a hat that’s a … Read More ...
Spring + Summer Knitty is Here
See, I wasn’t at all kidding about it being almost spring, because the Spring + Summer Knitty has just been released.
This issue includes 13 patterns for shawls, tops, socks, a sweater, a sleep mask and a baby hat.… Read More ...
Sweaters and Tops Perfect for Spring
I don’t know if you’re starting to feel it where you live, but here in the south it’s starting to feel a little springlike again. It’s raining instead of snowing, and it’s supposed to be nearly 70 tomorrow. It’s probably … Read More ...
Review: Easy Knitted Socks
I’m sort of doing a sock week over at About this week, so it seemed appropriate to review a little sock book over here as well.
Easy Knitted Socks
, compiled by Amy Palmer, is a booklet containing 14 projects. … Read More ...
A Lot of Wisdom About Swatching
I was wandering around on Twitter the other day when I found a link to this post from Shibaguyz Design about the importance of swatching. It’s called a tangential post because originally it was supposed to be about blocking, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Debbie Macomber Knitting Booklets
I have this random collection of Debbie Macomber knitting booklets from Leisure Arts to give away today. They do a pattern book to go with each of her knitting fiction books, and I somehow have three of them:
Hannah’s
List… Read More ...
Knitting in the News: Nerdy Knits, Knitting Fails and Charity Projects
BuzzFeed is not a site I love, but they do sometimes have some fun things related to knitting and crafts. This community post from Allie Dahl collects 19 nerdy knits that you’re sure to want to stitch up if you … Read More ...
Keep Classically Warm with a Seed Stitch Scarf
I love Seed Stitch. It’s probably my favorite easy texture (well, I love Moss Stitch, too, truth be told).
It’s great for a lot of reasons. It’s super easy to knit, because as long as you know the difference between … Read More ...
78-Year-Old is a Knitting Sensation on You Tube
Knitters — and crafters of all sorts — love to watch how-to videos to pick up new techniques, and a lot of people are watching the videos of Judy Graham, whose Knitting Tips by Judy You Tube page boasts nearly … Read More ...
Spring Will Be Here Soon, Why Not Knit a Bit of Lace?
I know that I should be thinking more about knitting for spring, but I just can’t bring myself to do it when there is still snow in the immediate forecast.
So instead I will just leave this here in case … Read More ...
Project Notebook: Irish Coasters
St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun holiday, and it’s a great time for crafters because working some bright green into your wardrobe or decor this time of year is a welcome change from the drab colors of the end … Read More ...
This Simple Knit Tray Will Have You Thinking Spring
I love having knit things in my home where I can use them all the time. It’s a reminder that what I do is useful, for one thing, but it also lets people know when they come to my home … Read More ...
Review: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
The great thing about knitting reference books is that they never really get old, you can refer to them again and again over the years, and probably should, to make sure you’re using the best technique possible for whatever it … Read More ...
Have You Tried Linen Stitch in Two Colors?
This is a really cool looking pattern from our buddy Kat over at Just Crafty Enough. She had some lovely yarn left over from a pair of mittens she made and she decided to work up a cowl in Linen … Read More ...