I love a good matched set of knitting patterns (though now that I think about it, the only matching things I have are a shawl and a pair of mittens I worked in the same yarn). They’re great to … Read More ...
Review: The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook
I know not all of you are interested in writing patterns, but for those of you who are (or who already do), The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook by Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth is a great guide to things you … Read More ...
Staghorn Romper – Knitting Pattern
Introducing the Staghorn Romper from the Sirdar collection, Design No 5389. This pattern is perfect for those who want to create something extra special and luxurious for their little ones. The Staghorn cable design gives it a touch of Nordic … Read More ...
Fingerless Gloves with Fingers Knitting Pattern
The world of fingerless gloves contains multitudes, from simple rectangles knit flat with a hole left in the seaming for your thumb to designs with elaborate patterns, thumb gussets, little individual fingers, or all of the above.
The Patons Fingerless … Read More ...
A Few of My Favorite Things for Knitters
It’s that time of year when you might want to shop for something special for a knitter (or crocheter!) in your life, or when you might want to start dropping hints for someone who might want to buy something for … Read More ...
Stacking Stars Knitting Pattern
There are so many things I love about the Stacking Stars pattern from Frankie Brown.
First, it looks like a kid’s toy, which it totally could be, though the intent is to stack the stars into a Christmas tree bit … Read More ...
Christmas Holiday Hat Knitting Patterns
I wanted to share some winter hat knitting patterns that weren’t too Christmas themed that you’d have to stop wearing them after the holiday rolls around. This way if you want to knit them as gifts you don’t have to … Read More ...
Book Review – Mini Knits for Christmas
“Mini Knits for Christmas” by Sue Stratford is a collection of 40 adorable Christmas mini knitted figures and decorations to make your festive season extra special. From Mary and Joseph to the little donkey and a stable, or a show-stopping … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl Using Simple Mosaic Designs
Mosaic knitting is such a fun and easy technique and a great way to do repeating graphic colorwork designs in two colors. It makes projects look more complicated than they are, and it’s really fun and pretty fast to knit … Read More ...
Christmas Elf Baby Costume – Knitting Pattern
Introducing the Christmas Baby Little Elf Outfit, a charming and festive outfit that is perfect for your baby’s first Christmas. This outfit features an adorable elf design, complete with a hat, sweater, trousers, mittens, and bootees. The outfit … Read More ...
Knit Accessories Inspired by Ballet
This week’s free pattern is actually four free patterns, all from Wool and the Gang, all inspired by accessories a ballerina might wear, but that you can also enjoy even if you’re not a dancer.
First, there’s the ballet scrunchie… Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Cabled Bag
The Cabled Bag knit pattern uses Patons Canadiana worsted weight yarn, which is a great choice for a knitted bag. This yarn is a blend of acrylic and wool which is strong, durable, and has a good stitch definition. … Read More ...
Santa Knitting Patterns
I wanted to do a post of Santa knitting patterns, but maybe not in the way you would expect. Instead of sharing a bunch of Santa dolls, I wanted to point you to Santa-themed patterns that might or might not … Read More ...
Jazz Up Your Projects with Tassels
If you’ve been reading this page for very long, you probably know that one of my obsessions (or shall we say interests?) is using yarn stash as much as possible. I have an unreasonable stash, and I’m guessing I’m not … Read More ...
Stitch with Sweets to Support Warm Up America
The Hallmark Channel and Warm Up America have teamed up with Stitched with Sweets to provide fun and warm Christmas scarves to women’s shelters.
As part of their Countdown to Christmas, The Hallmark Channel has donate $10,000 to the initiative … Read More ...