I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More ...
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Sock Yarn Mittens and Mitts Knitting Patterns
It seems like everyone loves knitting patterns using sock yarn that are for things other than socks. I’m the same way because I have a lot of sock yarn and am definitely not knitting that many pairs of socks! (At … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Worsted Weight Yarn Leftovers for the Home
I’ve been working on a series of pattern roundups for patterns that use your yarn leftovers (so far we’ve covered bulky and super bulky yarn) and now that I’ve hit worsted weight yarn I feel like there are way … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Colorful, Stash Busting Headband
I recently rearranged my yarn stash so that most of it is arranged by color, and it’s inspired me to take a new look at what I have, and to realize that I have a lot of odd balls and … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Bulky Yarn Stash
Last month I shared a big collection of knitting patterns to use leftover super bulky yarn (or a single skein that’s been lurking in your stash), and now I’m back with ideas for using little bits of bulky yarn. Whether … 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 ...
Play with Cables and Lace in this Wrap Knitting Pattern
You already know I have cables on the brain from my post the other day about making cables without a cable needle. It’s funny that when you start thinking about a particular genre of knitting you start to see … Read More ...
A Shawl to Knit for the Generations
This design was inspired by a saying in Judaism, L’dor v’dor, which means, “from generation to generation,” when translated to English. Typically, it is understood to mean the transmission of the culture’s values, rituals, traditions, and history to the next … Read More ...
Book Review: Knitstrips Comic Book
Knitting patterns are generally presented more with words than pictures. Yes, there are photos and video tutorials that often accompany knitting patterns, but for the most part the techniques, and the patterns themselves, are described with words.
Knitstrips still has … Read More ...
Chick Knitting Patterns
Recently I shared a collection of Easter egg knitting patterns, and as we all know chicks are what comes out of eggs, so it’s only right to share some chick knitting patterns too. Chicks are perfect for spring decor even … Read More ...
Seed Stitch Knitting Patterns
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 ...
Use Your Scraps to Make a Little Leftovers Cowl
This time of year I feel like everyone is thinking about using their stash and odd balls from leftover projects. Maybe it’s just me, currently knitting a sweater (that might end up being a sweater dress!) from a bunch of … Read More ...
Easy Chevron Hat Knitting Pattern
Looking for an easy but special project to knit with a single skein of yarn?
The Tombreck Hat from Ysolda uses about a skein of worsted weight yarn. It has a simple textured chevron pattern (which is shown in chart … Read More ...
Go Your Own Way with the Knit Free Cowl Knitting Pattern
This pretty cowl pattern from Joji Locatelli is called Knit Free for s couple of reasons.
First it is actually a free pattern, and a thank you from the designer to her supporters who allow her to live a full … Read More ...
Diamond of Virgo Blanket Knit Pattern
The Diamond of Virgo Blanket uses knit and purl stitches to create a heavily textured blanket. This pattern is made using 7 skeins of Lion Brand Color Made Easy yarn and U.S. size 11/8mm 40″ circular knitting needles.
Finished size: … Read More ...