I’ve been meaning to write about Loose Ends for a while, but they’re getting more attention thanks to a recent story from NPR.
Loose Ends is a group of volunteers that helps to finish projects left behind by people … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
I’ve been meaning to write about Loose Ends for a while, but they’re getting more attention thanks to a recent story from NPR.
Loose Ends is a group of volunteers that helps to finish projects left behind by people … Read More ...
Just the other day I was talking about combining cables and lace to make a fun knitting pattern that uses lots of skills and brings different textures to the party, with the example of a cable and lace shawl. … Read More ...
I recently crocheted a mushroom for my daughter because I came across a pattern I thought was cute and why not? (You can see the finished product on Instagram.)
But I knew there had to be a lot of … Read More ...
I’ve written nearly 3,500 posts for this site over the years (thank you for being here!) so a lot of times when I have an idea for a post I have to go back and see if I’ve done it … Read More ...
One of the potential problems with colorwork knitting, at least when it comes to stranded or Fair Isle styles of knitting, is that you don’t always want to have the back of the work on display. Other knitters will appreciate … Read More ...
I’ve been writing about knitting for a long time (on this site and others, more than 15 years!), so I can tell you that it seems like people don’t knit as much when it’s hot outside. This based on pageviews, … Read More ...
The baby boy’s round neck and hooded Train sweaters, design no. 5290, is not only suitable for boys but also for girls. It’s a gender-neutral design that features a train motif, which can appeal to children of both genders … Read More ...
You already know I have cables on the brain from my post the other day about making cables without a cable needle. It’s funny that when you start thinking about a particular genre of knitting you start to see … Read More ...
The Kimono style jacket is a popular fashion trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years. The kimono jacket is characterized by its loose, flowing silhouette and wide sleeves that resemble traditional Japanese kimonos. The kimono jacket is a … Read More ...
Whether you have random single skeins of yarn or leftovers from other projects, it can sometimes be hard to figure out what to do with small amounts of yarn. If you’re looking to use up your stash of super bulky … Read More ...
I’m a few days behind on this news, but per their Facebook page, Signature Needle Arts has begun the process of closing down.
Owner Cathy says she recently retired from Bothe Associates (the machine shop that made the needles) … Read More ...
I don’t really like wearing hats, but my husband wears his sun hat all the time, even when we’re just going on a quick walk around the neighborhood. I know I should wear one, too, but maybe I just need … Read More ...
I’ve been working on a lot of cable knitting projects lately, which is not something I normally do. I don’t know why, but I don’t typically use a lot of cables in my designs or choose to knit things that … Read More ...
These 15 easy-to-follow patterns are designed with warm weather in mind, featuring lightweight, breathable yarns such as cotton, linen, and bamboo. These fibers are perfect for warm weather as they are cool to the touch and absorb moisture, keeping you … Read More ...
I know you’re probably wondering where in the world the name for this hat knitting pattern from Jennifer Berg came from. You know when it looks like it’s going to rain or snow, but you end up only getting a … Read More ...