Years ago Vickie Howell wrote a book for kids about finger knitting, and as those crafty kids have grown up, she wanted to revisit the world of finger knitting for an older audience. The result is what she calls the … Read More ...
Game of Wool “Fair Isle” Controversy Just Won’t End
I was trying to avoid writing about the controversy surrounding the first episode of Game of Wool, the knitting and crochet competition show hosted by Olympic diver and knitter Tom Daley. I haven’t seen the show so I don’t … Read More ...
More Fun, Colorful Christmas Stocking Patterns to Knit
I recently shared some super retro looking Christmas stocking knitting patterns, but I couldn’t resist sharing a few more. Whether you’re looking for something with a vintage look, something funny or classic, this set of Christmas stocking patterns to knit … Read More ...
Show Off Your Showgirl Style with Knit Mitts
I am not a Swiftie, and I know that her latest album was a little controversial when it came out, but welcome for all who celebrate new music and a new phase in Taylor’s story.
And thanks to Laura Groff … Read More ...
Knit an Adorable Tiny Shrew
I’m going to admit up front here that all this time I thought a shrew was a bird. It’s actually a mole-like mammal that wort of looks like a mouse, but it isn’t a rodent. They live most places in … Read More ...
Big Twist Yarn Now Available at Michaels
It’s been quite the year for lovers of Big Twist yarn (I’m one of them; it’s one of my favorites for using in a circular knitting machine). First Joann stores, which was the exclusive carrier of the yarn, filed … Read More ...
Hot Water Bottle Cozy Knitting Patterns
When it’s cold outside I want to do everything I can to make myself a little more cozy. So far that has not resulted in me carrying a hot water bottle everywhere I go, but every year I’m a little … Read More ...
Game of Wool Premiers in UK
It doesn’t look like it’s possible to watch Game of Wool, the new British knitting and crochet competition show, if you don’t have a Channel 4 subscription, which it wouldn’t let me create because I live in the United States … Read More ...
Audiobook Review: The Yarn Whisperer: My Unexpected Life in Knitting by Clara Parkes
Listening to The Yarn Whisperer feels a bit like sitting down for tea with your favorite knitting friend—the one who can turn a tangle of yarn (or life) into something comforting and meaningful. Clara Parkes doesn’t just write about knitting; … Read More ...
Knit an Easy Slipover That’s Perfect for Layering
My love of layers has been well documented, but just in case you’re new here, I layer pretty much all day every day. I wear a long sleeve shirt “just in case” most days even in the depths of summer … Read More ...
Knit Vintage Look Christmas Stockings
I love a good throwback knitting pattern, and in particular I have a soft spot for knit and crocheted Christmas stockings. My grandma knit stockings for her kids, their spouses and their children back in the day, and my mom … Read More ...
Table Runner Knitting Patterns That Add Instant Charm to Your Table
As we get deeper into the “ber” months, it seems like there are more and more occasions where we might gather with people around a table. Why not make your table a little more fun (and show all your guests … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: The Coziest Cardigan You’ll Ever Knit
I can’t come right out and say that the Oh So Cozy cardigan from Caron/Yarnspirations is the coziest cardigan ever, because I’ve never knit it. But it certainly looks like it could be a contender.
I love a good long … Read More ...
Knit a Knight! Transform a Cozy Cowl into a Fun Costume Helmet
I love it when knitters are inspired by each other’s projects. It’s always great to me to see other people use my knitting patterns, but especially so when they do things with them that I’d never thought of.
I imagine … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns: Charming Tea Cozies to Keep Your Teapot Warm
It looks like it’s been a really long time since I last wrote a post about tea cozy knitting patterns, but with cold weather coming (I’m sorry to tell you) in the Northern Hemisphere it’s a good time to think … Read More ...