Springtime is tantalizingly close but still relatively far away in at least parts of the top half of the world, but the other side of the globe is getting ready for fall and winter, so pretty much no matter where … Read More ...
Knitted Farm Animals Winner
Happy Monday everyone! I’m here to tell you that the winner of Knitted Farm Animals is commenter number 25, Wendy, who said she would love to see a pattern for a goose.
I’m sorry to say there isn’t actually a … Read More ...
Not Lace Knitting, Knitting with Lace
Here’s yet another fun scarf project that uses a material you might not have thought of knitting with before: lace.
Yes, you can make lace with your knitting, but I mean actually knitting with lace fabric. That’s what Mel of … Read More ...
A Snowy Scarf for the End of Winter
Even though I’m longing for spring, I know that it’s not really going to be here that soon. So it isn’t too late to knit another scarf or two.
Especially when it’s one as pretty as the Vail Light Flurries … Read More ...
Linen Stitch Pom Pom Scarf
I’m starting to get knitting blogger deja vu, because I really thought I had shared this pretty scarf from Architecture of a Mom before but I’m not seeing it, so we’re going to go with that and if I did … Read More ...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Basketweave Infinity Scarf
I’m rather obsessed with infinity scarves and cowls right now. Ever since I finished knitting my giant Garter Stitch Cowl earlier this month, I’ve been wearing it almost constantly and have completely neglected my scarves.
If you’re a fan of … Read More ...
Mitts for Corgi Dog Lovers
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is a prolific knitter (and coming from me, that’s saying something) who is super creative and clearly has a lot of fun with the projects she designs.
When a friend asked for mittens recently, Kat … Read More ...
Another Quick and Simple Scarf
I guess today is the day for really easy, cute projects, because I also came across this one, the Sunset Scarf from Make it Handmade. It’s a simple ribbed scarf worked in a small amount of bulky yarn with a … Read More ...
The Garter Stitch Scarf, Made Prettier
I’d guess just about every knitter has at one point or another knit a garter stitch scarf. It’s often one of the first things you knit because it’s an easy way to get comfortable with forming the knit stitch. You … Read More ...
Knit New York Winners
It turns out we’re actually going to have two winners for last week’s giveaway of Knit New York since I took so long to announce! I like starting the week with giveaways, anyway, so we’ll see if I can get … Read More ...
A Conversation with Norah Gaughan and a Free Pattern
I don’t know how I got so behind on things, but it looks like I suddenly have about a million things to share with you. We’ll see how I do at posting more often for the next little while!
Here’s … Read More ...
Free “Shrowl” Pattern from Stephen West
Thanks to the WEBS Facebook page, my attention was called to this fun new pattern with a funny name. The Shrowl by Stephen West is so named because it’s a shrug and a cowl.
The piece is worked flat, … Read More ...
Lisa Shroyer to Take Over at Interweave Knits
Just got word via a press release that Eunny Jang is leaving Interweave Knits in March to “pursue other opportunities.” Lisa Shroyer, was has been the editor of Knitscene for the past five years, will take over as editor of … Read More ...
Share Your Crafting Stories and Be Featured on Lion Brand’s Blog
Lion Brand Yarn debuted a new feature on its blog today: Crafter Stories. They’re user-produced tales about the good things we’ve seen and done thanks to yarn crafting in public.
The first story is about relying on the kindness of … Read More ...