I’ve been knitting a lot for my daughter lately. I think it’s to make up for the year I was working on a book full of adult garments and not knitting anything at all her size. But now I’ve got … Read More ...
Stitch up Something for Hanukkah
While some other winter holidays get more attention, the Festival of Lights (aka Hanukkah) is coming even sooner, and it’s a perfect holiday for crafting as well.
Last year I knit a dreidel, which admittedly doesn’t spin very well, but … Read More ...
Help Build the World’s Biggest Stocking to Support Children of Fallen Soldiers
Yarnspirations is looking to build the largest knit and crocheted Christmas stocking, three feet at a time, in order to support the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
The idea is that knitters and crocheters will buy Caron United, … Read More ...
Create an Ugly Christmas Sweater for Pentatonix
Ever since the Stevie Nicks shawl callout (did you see the winning design, by the way? Amazing.) I’ve been getting e-mails from TalentHouse, and I saw another fun one that I thought knitters might be interested in.
This one is … Read More ...
Portland Statues Get Knits for the Holidays
There’s a lot to love about Portland, Ore., not the least of which is the thriving fiber arts scene. Knitters and crocheters are making themselves known in a big way this holiday season with a revolving yarn bombing of the … Read More ...
Wool People 8 is Here
Wool People 8, the collection from Brooklyn Tweed, was released today and it’s full of designs for pullovers, cardigans, hats and shawls that will keep you warm and cozy through the winter. The inspiration was knits for cabin living, with … Read More ...
Knitting Marathoner Hits New Personal Best in NYC
I’ve written before about David Babcock, the knitting marathoner who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the longest scarf knit while running a marathon (12 feet, completed at last year’s Kansas City Marathon).
Babcock ran the … Read More ...
Knitters are All About That Satire
Knitters as a group seem to be people who like to laugh and have a good time. I mean, we have to laugh at ourselves because of the somewhat checkered past of knitting, what with ugly Christmas jumpers and the … Read More ...
Get a Great Deal on Patterns with the Indie Design Gift-a-Long
This year nearly 300 independent knit and crochet designers are participating in a massive show of creativity known as the Indie Design Gift-a-Long. Select patterns from each of these designers are on sale for 25 percent off now through Nov. … Read More ...
Giveaway: DIY Holiday Magazine
Congratulations to Deanna, Maureen and Mary.
If you’re a multi-crafter who likes to give handmade and/or decorate your home with handmade things, you need to check out DIY Holiday 2014: The Crafting Life, a new crafty magazine from Interweave/F+W.… Read More ...
Do You Knit Gift Bags?
There’s a lot of waste involved in the holiday season, not the least of which is all the wrapping paper and gift bags that might just get thrown away after being used once.
Now I usually used paper gift bags … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl in an Array of Colors
I’m thinking hard about ways to use up more yarn in the next year, and I love the idea of projects that use a lot of different colors, like the Gradient Cowl from the Purl Bee.
This pretty cowl uses … Read More ...
Knit Some Gifts (or Warmth for Yourself) Quick with Arm Knitting
Arm knitting has been pretty popular this year, and I have to admit, though I don’t always like the look of arm knit projects, it is pretty fun and it’s a quick and easy way to use a lot of … Read More ...
8 Knitting Patterns For Thanksgiving
Welcome to our roundup of 8 knitting patterns perfect for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate with loved ones, and what better way to do that than with some handmade knitwear. These patterns offer a wide variety of … Read More ...
Chunky Cowls in Winter White
The cowl knitting patterns just keep coming this year, which tells you how popular this simple accessory is still. A lot of them are being worked in bulky yarns this year, too, which is a great way to take advantage … Read More ...