Shadow knitting is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit like magic the first time you see it. From straight on, the project looks like simple stripes. Nice enough, but nothing too dramatic. Then you tilt it, … Read More ...
German Short Rows Knitting Tutorial: How To Work DS, SLDS And Short Row Shaping Without Holes
If you have ever been happily knitting along and then hit the words German short rows, DS, or worse, something like SLDS, and suddenly felt like your pattern had switched languages mid-row, you are absolutely not alone.… Read More ...
Knit a Pet Bed on a Knitting Machine
I feel like I haven’t shared many knitting machine patterns lately, probably because I haven’t been using my knitting machines much lately. (I finally made space for them to live on the bookshelf in my office, and now that they … Read More ...
Easy Triangle Scarf Knitting Patterns For Beginners
Triangle scarf knitting patterns are one of those projects that feel wonderfully useful without being overwhelming. They sit somewhere between a scarf, a shawl, and a knitted kerchief, which makes them perfect for layering over a T-shirt, tucking into a … Read More ...
Cloud Sweater Knitting Pattern Review For Cozy Sweater Makers
Let’s be honest, some knitting patterns just look like a cup of tea in sweater form, and the Cloud Sweater by PetiteKnit is one of them. It has that soft, simple, slightly oversized look that makes you want to cast … Read More ...
Eyelet and Mesh Sweaters to Keep Cool in Summer
Adding eyelets to a project is a great way to make it more wearable in the summer, and these mesh and eyelet sweater patterns are perfect for summer (and beyond!) for layering.
The Inez Summer Sweater from Happy Love Co… Read More ...
Baby Twizzler Hat Free Knitting Pattern Review
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a fluffy little baby hat, isn’t there? The Baby Twizzler Hat over on CraftBits is one of those sweet, simple baby knitting patterns that feels very much like the kind of project you could … Read More ...
Super Simple Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
While I was knitting this baby blanket, my husband was curious as to why I was knitting a baby blanket when there are no babies in the near future that we know of. (What we know is kind of relative … Read More ...
What Does PSSO Mean In Knitting? How To Pass A Slipped Stitch Over
If you’ve ever been happily knitting along and suddenly hit the abbreviation PSSO, you are not alone. Knitting patterns do love to throw tiny little letter combinations at us just when we’re feeling confident, don’t they?
The good news … Read More ...
Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers
The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check … Read More ...
How To Do Kitchener Stitch: A Beginner-Friendly Guide To Grafting Knitting Seamlessly
Kitchener stitch is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit mysterious until you finally sit down and do it. It is often used to close the toes of socks, but it is also a wonderfully neat way … Read More ...
Knit Summer Tops with Fun Necklines
I mentioned the other day that there are, or at least it feels like there are, a lot more options for knitting garments to wear in the summer, and I want to share as many of them as I can, … Read More ...
Free Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern – A Simple Comfort Bear To Knit And Donate
There is something incredibly touching about a handmade teddy bear, especially when it has been knitted with the purpose of bringing comfort to someone who needs it most. This free Trauma Teddy knitting pattern from CraftBits is one of those … Read More ...
Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF – A Romantic 1950s Bridal Shawl
There are some vintage knitting patterns that feel like they belong in a hat box with tissue paper, silk gloves, and a very dramatic lipstick. This Vintage Knitted Lace Stole Pattern PDF from the CraftGossipStore has exactly that sort of … Read More ...
Knit a Little Triangle Scarf Full of Luxury
I guess the trend of little scarves and bandanas isn’t going away, and there’s a good reason for that. These little projects are fast, and they’re good for beginners because of the low commitment and they make something that doesn’t … Read More ...