Honey Bee Bears, a designer on Etsy, has more than 40 years of knitting experience and has been designing for 12 years.
They specialize in baby blankets with lots of textured stitches and lace. They are based in England, and … Read More ...
Patterns, projects and techniques
Honey Bee Bears, a designer on Etsy, has more than 40 years of knitting experience and has been designing for 12 years.
They specialize in baby blankets with lots of textured stitches and lace. They are based in England, and … Read More ...
I happened to be on Ravelry the other day and saw the Faded Glass Infinity Cowl was trending. With good reason; it’s gorgeous!
This design, by Sydney Gerzymisch, uses light fingering weight yarn with one main color and as many … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, but of course hearts are always appropriate and fun to knit.
The Big Love Beanie knitting pattern from Crafts Everywhere uses super bulky yarn in two colors and features sweet heart … Read More ...
Recently I shared a collection of moss stitch knitting patterns, and now I’m back with moss stitch’s sibling, seed stitch.
What’s the difference between moss stitch and seed stitch? I’m glad you asked!
Seed stitch is generally worked with … Read More ...
There’s nothing better than a roomy, boxy sweater on a cold day. It’s just so cozy and easy to wear over leggings (or, let’s be real, pajama pants) and they’re pretty quick and easy to knit as well.
Perfectly Knotted’s … Read More ...
I love the look of a bandana cowl and the fact that it’s a perfect compromise between a shawl and a cowl. It looks like a shawl but it is a lot easier to wear because the cowl part keeps … Read More ...
This cute and cozy bear pixie bonnet is the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe, and it’s perfect for knitters of all levels. The pattern, available from Fox and Pine Stitches, is designed to be made with worsted weight yarn, … Read More ...
There’s still plenty of cold weather left this year in the Northern Hemisphere, and you’re still getting ready for it if you have a cold winter where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, so I guess it’s a good time … Read More ...
In the post about ribbing knitting patterns yesterday, there was a pattern for a pair of socks that used ribbing everywhere — on the leg and all the way down the foot on both the top and bottom of the … Read More ...
Ribbing is often used as an edging on projects worked with other stitches, like the brim of a hat or the cuff of a sleeve.
But sometimes it’s fun to let ribbing take center stage in a project. It’s easy … Read More ...
There are lots of ways to learn about knitting and build your skills these days. We can watch videos, read books and blogs and learn from people we know. If you want to learn a lot in a short period … Read More ...
One of the key parts of learning how to knit well is understanding gauge. While there are plenty of knitters who say they never check their gauge, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of making and properly … Read More ...
I love Japanese knitting patterns. Of course not every designer from that country has the same style, but in general, many Japanese knitting patterns have a spare but stylish look, with just enough details to make them interesting to knit … Read More ...
This is such a sweet take on ear flaps I think everyone is going to want to knit this hat — and with sizes from baby to adult you can knit them for everyone you know!
The Garter Ear Flap … Read More ...
The Cozy Mock Neck Sweater Crochet Pattern is the perfect project for anyone looking to knit their first sweater. The pattern is designed with the beginner knitter in mind, using simple techniques such as ribbing and stockinette stitch. It’s worked … Read More ...