Welcome to the Zigzag Knit Shawl Pattern! This striking knit shawl is the perfect accessory to add a pop of color to any outfit. Made using Bernat Pop Yarn, this self-striping yarn includes 5 different shades that change … Read More ...
Join Me to Make Upcycled Yarn
Have you ever wanted to turn old T-shirts, leftover fabric, worn out sheets or even plastic bags into something you can use? How about making them into yarn?
I’m teaching a couple of classes at the Rebecca Page Upcycling Summit … Read More ...
Sock Yarn Cowl Knitting Patterns
Lots of you seem to be interested in patterns for things to make with sock yarn other than socks. Last month I shared a collection of shawls made with sock yarn, aiming for projects that could be made with … Read More ...
Barbie-Inspired Knitting Patterns
It feels like we’re living in a pink world right now, so it’s high time to knit some pink projects, correct? Of course any knitting project can be worked in pink if you want, but I thought it would be … Read More ...
Book Review – Summer Knitting for Little Sweethearts
Summer Knitting for Little Sweethearts is a comprehensive guide for knitters looking to create adorable and functional summer garments for children. The book features 40 Nordic-style patterns that are perfect for the warm weather, including onesies, pants, sweaters, shorts, caps, … Read More ...
Sweet Cardigan Knitting Pattern for Kids
I don’t know why I don’t share a lot of kids knitting patterns. I guess my daughter has aged out of them (I still knit for her occasionally but she fits in the smallest of the adult sizes these days) … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Babies Peach Blossom Bonnet
We are excited to introduce this adorable bonnet knitted in Snuggly Cashmere Merino Silk. This collection features a selection of our best-selling cashmere merino silk baby patterns, reimagined in the most delicate and fairy tale shades of Snuggly Cashmere Merino … Read More ...
Cozy Oversized Vest Knitting Pattern
I don’t want to be the one to say it, but the fact remains that summer is almost over, at least if you’re reading the school calendar where I live. Yes, it will probably be warm in a lot of … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Long Cable Knit Cardigan
The Long Cabled Cardigan knit pattern is a great way to create a stylish and cozy cardigan that features intricate cable designs. The pattern uses Patons SWS worsted weight yarn, a soft and warm yarn that is perfect for creating … Read More ...
Loose Ends Helps Finish Unfinished Projects
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 ...
Orchid Socks Bring More Fun with Cables and Lace
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 ...
Knitting Patterns for Mushrooms
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 ...
Fun Mosaic Patterns to Knit
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 ...
Get Double the Warmth with This Cowl Knitting Pattern
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 ...
What Are We Making This Time of Year?
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 ...