Ralph Lauren has been the outfitter for the US Olympic team and Paralympic Team for years, and the company likes to use American-made fibers when it can. That’s why Oregon’s Shaniko Wool Company has once again been tapped to produce … Read More ...
Knit Washcloths for Spring Cleaning
I like knitting washcloths all the time, but I think there’s something extra fun about knitting washcloths as we get ready for spring cleaning. It just makes all the scrubbing a little more fun, whether you’re deep cleaning the kitchen … Read More ...
Croc Socks Free Knitting Pattern
If you’ve ever slipped on a pair of Crocs and wished for just a bit more comfort (or warmth), the Croc Socks free knitting pattern is your answer. This playful project is not only practical but also a fun way … Read More ...
Book Review: Sweater Success
Chantal Miyagishima is better known online as the designer Knitatude, who shares classic, streamlined designs for sweaters, sleeved scarves and other projects. She’s made it her mission to get knitters confident enough to knit their own sweaters, with the help … Read More ...
Knit a Fancy Sweater with Pouf Sleeves
Generally when I share knitting patterns here they are for things that I would want to knit for myself. That is not the case with this sweater, which is a lot more feminine and detailed than the projects I … Read More ...
Knit an Adorable Mini Scarf that Doubles as a Headband
It doesn’t seem like the mini scarf trend is going away, and while I think I’ve seen enough Sophie scarves to last a lifetime, it’s nice to see some different variations on this theme.
Take, for example, the Double Trouble … Read More ...
Bandana Cowl Knitting Patterns
I like to knit shawls, and I like the look of a shawl, but I don’t wear my knit shawls very often because they’re often a pain to keep where you want them on your body (not to mention the … Read More ...
Accessories to Knit in Fisherman’s Rib
I’m a little obsessed with fisheman’s rib. It’s a super squishy stitch pattern that’s similar to brioche but easier to knit. It’s worked by knitting into the stitch below (or, when working in the round, knitting in the stitch below … Read More ...
Knit 3 Accessories with the Same Cute Stitch Pattern
I first came across Rebecca Clow’s Kintra Bag when I was scrolling Ravelry (where all the links in this post are from, by the way) and I saw in the notes that it was actually part of a set of … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Help Keep You Organized
I’ve been thinking a lot about organization this month and I wondered if we could knit things to keep our knitting lives in order. Because any excuse for a knitting project, right?
One of the most obvious things that knitters … Read More ...
Lana Grossa Nordic Knits – Top Down V Neck Pullover 99cent Pattern
Oh this one is a very different vibe, but still very much a “yes please” kind of knit.
This Top-Down V-Neck Pullover from Lana Grossa (from the Nordic Knits collection) is one of those patterns that feels quietly confident. … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy Poncho with a Pretty Lace Panel
I’m not really a fan of what we would traditionally call a poncho, that big triangular fabric with a hole at the tops that’s straight out of the 1970s. They never seen to fit well or look flattering and it … Read More ...
Round Yoke Sweater Tee pattern from Lana Grossa for 99cents
This is one of those patterns I didn’t even plan on clicking… and then suddenly I’m zooming in, admiring the texture, and thinking, well for that price, why not?
This Round Yoke Sweater Tee from Lana Grossa is currently on … Read More ...
Bulky House Sock Knitting Patterns
I love socks worked in any weight of yarn, but when it’s really cold out I want to wear (and knit!) chunky socks that I can wear around the house. They’re almost like slippers but still shaped like socks … Read More ...
Book Review: Learn to Knit in 50 Squares
If you or someone you know is looking to learn to knit, Learn to Knit in 50 Squares: A 2-in-1 Knitting Course and Blanket Pattern by Anna Pantelous is a good place to start.
As the name suggests, it … Read More ...