Knitting a cowl is a great way to use a small quantity of yarn, and it’s a little more fun than knitting a scarf. Blogger purl3agony recently came up with a cowl pattern that’s great for using a variegated … Read More ...
Some Great Reasons to Knit Socks — What Are Yours?
I’m a little obsessed with knit socks right now. It’s winter, and they are the best thing ever for keeping your feet cozy.
But I also just want to knit a bunch of socks. I have a pair on the … Read More ...
Wool People Winter 2015
The latest collection from Brooklyn Tweed was recently released, and if you’re into knitting cozy sweaters and other projects full of texture, you need to check it out.
Norah Gaughan fans will also want to pay the lookbook a visit… Read More ...
Meet WEBS’ Designer-in-Residence Fiona Ellis
This year the yarn store WEBS has started a designer-in-residence program, which means that each month this year they’ll introduce a new pattern by the same designer — odd-number months are knitting with Fiona Ellis and even-numbered months are crochet … Read More ...
Project Notebook: <3 Pillow
I have a new project over at Craft Bits that I wanted to share with you. It’s a fun one for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to bring a little love (and brightly colored yarn) to your … Read More ...
A Couple More Cute Projects for Valentine’s Day
I’m having a little trouble coming to grips with the fact that it’s almost February, but if you’ve skipped out on crafting for Valentine’s Day so far, there are still some fun projects you can make in time for the … Read More ...
Try a Fun Technique to Make These Helix Mitts
I love it when readers share their projects with me (you can do it by clicking “suggest a DIY” at the top of the page) because it’s just fun to see what everyone is up to and to get to … Read More ...
Review: Quick Knitted Scarves
I enjoy little pattern collections that don’t include a lot of knitting instruction but do offer lots of ideas about how to make a particular kind of project.
Quick Knitted Scarves
, complied by Amy Palmer and published under the … Read More ...
6 Knitted Throw Blanket Patterns
Knitted blanket throws are a great way to stay warm and cozy during the colder months. They’re perfect for snuggling up on the couch or for adding a touch of warmth to your bed. Plus, they make great gifts for … Read More ...
Knit a Quick, Chunky Cabled Headband
This cool braided cable headband pattern from Fan of Stuff is billed as a great last-minute Christmas present, but of course it’s great any time of year when you need some warmth on the double.
It uses two worsted weight… Read More ...
Giveaway: Color Knitting with Confidence
Last week I told you about the newish book Color Knitting with Confidence, which is a fun book for knitters who are new to the techniques of knitting stripes, slip stitch knitting, stranded knitting, intarsia and double knitting.
It … Read More ...
Use Your Leftover Yarn and Old Projects in New Ways
Whenever you finish a knitting project, there’s almost always a little bit (or a lot) of yarn left over. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do with those partial balls of yarn, but there are all sorts … Read More ...
Cute Stuff for Kids
A few adorable projects for little ones have come across my radar lately, so if you’ll looking to stitch something sweet for someone small, check these projects out.
The Jelli Beenz Baby Cardigan (from Plymouth via Noble Knits) is a … Read More ...
Get a Free Shawl Knitting Pattern Collection from Craftsy
Did you know that Craftsy sometimes puts together pattern ebooks? I recently came across on on shawl knitting, and it includes seven sweet patterns from Craftsy designers.
The patterns are rated for intermediate knitters and all have at least a … Read More ...
Knitting in the News and on the Internet
It’s been a while since I shared any knitting news, and quite a bit has piled up, so let’s get to it.
Over the holidays you might have missed BuzzFeed’s take on 22 things that happen when you get into … Read More ...