Have a little bit of left over sock yarn from a project, or just want to play with some yarn and make a quick and easy gift for someone or a way to wear yarn when it’s warm outside?
Try … Read More ...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Orla Kiely
Kat from Just Crafty Enough is almost finished with her year of mittens, and the November pair is inspired by the retro-awesome style of Irish designer Orla Kiely.
These mittens have a three-color floral motif (four colors in all are … Read More ...
Poppies to Knit for Remembrance Day
November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day set aside to honor and remember those who have served in the armed forces, particularly those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The day marks the end of hostilities in … Read More ...
Bon Bon Coffee Cozy Knitting Pattern
I love the little Lion Brand Bon Bons. It’s a collection of a bunch of tiny coordinating skeins of yarn that you can use for small, colorful projects. I’ve used some to crochet Christmas things, I made some accessories … Read More ...
Giveaway: Getting Started Knitting Socks
Our winner is Dianne S.
There really is nothing better than a cozy pair of handknit socks on a cold day, and if you’ve never had that feeling because you’ve never knit a pair of socks before, I’m here to … Read More ...
How to Deal with Clothes Moths in Your Stash
It’s probably a nightmare of every crafty person who uses a lot of wool and natural fibers: a moth infestation.
Haley at the Zen of Making recently suffered through such an infestation, which caused the loss of a big chunk … Read More ...
Big Scarves and Cowls to Keep You Warm
I may have mentioned that my husband has tasked me with knitting gifts for his team of six at work, and I’m trying to do cowls for everyone (well, and a scarf for the man). And while I really want … Read More ...
Knit a Cute Jacket for a Kid
All I want to do right now is knit sweaters, and this cute Peter Pan children’s sweater/jacket may soon be on my knit list.
It can be worked as a pullover or a cardigan, with or without a hood, … Read More ...
Master Short Rows with this Easy Shawl Pattern
Short rows are commonly seen in socks to help make the heel, but there are lots of other reasons you might want to stop a row short and knit in the other direction. It’s a great way to shape all … Read More ...
More Fun Christmas Crafting from Red Heart
Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More ...
Giveaway: A Head for Trouble
Congratulations to vanesseva!
Last week I told you about the fun new book A Head for Trouble
by Julie Turjoman, which is full of hats and accessories inspired by the fictional lady detectives of the 1920s. In it you’ll also … Read More ...
Sweater Knitting is Great, So How About a Sweater Dress?
I have to admit that as much as I love handknit sweaters, I was always a bit afraid to knit a sweater dress. It just seems like an awful lot of knitting that’s sure to sag and not be as … Read More ...
Knit a Stocking for Your Christmas Dinner Utensils
It all started with a pin. I don’t even know where the original pin came from for sure (though I found the image at Mommy Despot) and I know I have pinned somewhere but I can’t even find the … Read More ...
8 Cold Weather Knitting Patterns
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s important to have warm and cozy clothing to keep you comfortable. That’s why we’ve put together a collection of the top 8 cold weather knitting patterns to help you stay … Read More ...
Knit Some Simple Slippers for a Gift, or for You
As the holiday crafting season comes upon us, we’re all looking for simple knitting projects we can use to stockpile some gifts or even just to make a little something for ourselves to relieve some of the stress around the … Read More ...
