As much as I want to look ahead to fall and winter knitting already, I know there’s still plenty of time to knit and wear some great summer tops.
The Iris crop top from Mother of Purl is a great … Read More ...
A Lightweight Sweater to Knit for Cooler Days
The Dryades sweater, designed by Irina Poludnenko, is a sweet little circular yoke designed with eyelets for extra cuteness and ventilation.
The project is worked in lightweight yarn, so it is great for days when it might be warm part … Read More ...
Add a Touch of Lace with the Sweet Tart Tank
The Sweet Tart Tank from Grace Akhrem is a sweet treat to wear all summer long. It’s a long tank top with a bit of lace and some fun stripes to keep it interesting, but that will still knit up … Read More ...
Brioche Knitting Patterns
Brioche knitting is pretty popular right now, and it’s a great technique to know because it makes super squishy, super warm fabric that’s great for a lot of uses. Whether you’ve never knit brioche before or you’re looking for a … Read More ...
Lines Top Gives You Options for Summer
Little tops are great quick knitting projects for summer that you can actually wear during the warm months. I think a lot of knitters stop knitting garments (maybe except socks) when it’s hot out, but you don’t have to stop … Read More ...
This Long Cardigan Will Help You Get Ready for Fall
I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).
Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More ...
Blocky Yoke Gives Summer Cardigan a Fun Twist
There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.
Weld from … Read More ...
Sweet Strawberry Socks Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.
The … Read More ...
Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
Dishcloths and washcloths are fun and quick project that are great for travel, for trying out new stitches and for having on hand as gifts. Here are a few fun projects to try, which you can find on Etsy.
The … Read More ...
Book Review: Complete Knit Collection for Beginners
Sometimes when you are a new knitter or you are trying to get someone started as a knitter, it can be difficult to pick patterns that will be easy enough for you/them to be successful with but that also aren’t … Read More ...
Knit Sweet Socks with a Pom-Pom Flourish
If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.
That’s what the Hop, … Read More ...
Knit a Bunny Blanket for a Kid to Wear
The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.
I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More ...
Leaf Lace Tee Knitting Pattern
I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.
This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More ...
Mosaic Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a fun knitting technique that looks more complicated than it is. Using two colors in alternating rows or rounds, strategically slipping stitches produces the color pattern.
It’s a technique I’ve been seeing a lot more of over … Read More ...
Book Review: Follow the Flock
Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization
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The … Read More ...