Ponchos are one of those wonderfully forgiving knitting projects that manage to be practical, cosy and rather stylish all at once. There are no sleeves to set in, fewer fit worries than you encounter with a traditional sweater, and … Read More ...
12 Free Cable Knit Sweater Patterns for a Cosy Handmade Wardrobe
There is something nostalgic and reassuring about a cable knit sweater. Perhaps it is the way those twisting stitches look as though they have been keeping people warm for generations, or perhaps it is simply the promise of a … Read More ...
Easy Diagonal Knit Dishcloth Patterns for Beginners
There is something wonderfully satisfying about knitting a dishcloth from one tiny corner and watching it grow row by row. You begin with only a handful of stitches, add a few simple increases, and before long there is a neat … Read More ...
15 Western Knitting Patterns For Modern Line Dancers And Cowgirls
There is something wonderfully satisfying about putting together a line-dancing outfit that feels western without looking as though you have wandered away from a themed birthday party.
Modern country style is much softer and more wearable than the head-to-toe fringe … Read More ...
Knit a Summer Top with Blocks of Lace
When I first saw Orofino, a cute summer top from Berroco, I thought it was crocheted. Something about those shifting blocks of eyelets made me think of crochet but on closer inspection it is knit, so let’s take a closer … Read More ...
Learn a Flower Bobble Technique to Knit a Fun Shawl
Generally I like knitting patterns where I feel like you can use whatever yarn you have (because my stash is big enough and I want to use it, thanks) and make a successful project. This is one of those times … Read More ...
Vintage Bed Socks Knitting Pattern – A Cozy Little Gift Project With Old-Fashioned Charm
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a pair of handmade bed socks, isn’t there? They are practical, pretty, and just the sort of project that feels like it belongs beside a cup of tea, a good film, and a basket … Read More ...
Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns
While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these … Read More ...
Beginner Shadow Knitting Patterns That Look Like Magic
Shadow knitting is one of those techniques that makes you feel ridiculously clever once it clicks.
At first glance, the finished project usually looks like ordinary stripes. Nice stripes, yes, but still stripes. Then you tilt it slightly, walk past … Read More ...
Vintage Men’s Fatigue Cap Knitting Pattern – A Clever Beanie And Cowl In One
his vintage men’s fatigue cap knitting pattern is a clever tube-style design that can be worn as a classic beanie, watch cap, or snug neck cowl. A practical cold-weather knit with timeless military-inspired style.
There is something wonderfully no-nonsense about … Read More ...
Play with Texture and Embroidery in this Intarsia Knit Shawl
This is a project that kind of stopped me in my tracks when I saw it while scrolling Ravelry. It’s such a fun contrast of a semisolid color worked in stockinette stitch and a more tonal yarn worked in a … Read More ...
Can You Take Knitting Needles On A Plane? Carry-On Rules For Traveling Knitters
If you’ve ever packed your carry-on bag, looked at your knitting project, and suddenly wondered, “Hang on… are these needles going to get me stopped at airport security?” you are absolutely not alone.
For knitters, a flight without a project … Read More ...
Knit a Pastel Plaid Sweater
There’s just something about plaid that makes it a classic for any time of year in just about any colors you can imagine.
The lines on the Piet Sweater from kolibri by johanna give a modern take on plaid with … Read More ...
Shadow Knitting And Illusion Knitting Shawl Patterns With Hidden Designs
Shadow knitting is one of those techniques that makes you feel ridiculously clever once it clicks.
At first glance, the finished project usually looks like ordinary stripes. Nice stripes, yes, but still stripes. Then you tilt it slightly, walk past … Read More ...
Book Review: Shadow Knitting by Vivian Høxbro
Shadow knitting is one of those knitting techniques that feels a little bit like a magic trick. You look at the fabric straight on and think, “Oh yes, lovely stripes.” Then you tilt it slightly and suddenly there is a … Read More ...