Have you seen Turning Red yet? It’s a super sweet movie about growing up and many of the changes that come with that. The main character is Chinese Canadian, and she wears a red hat covered with maple leaves because … Read More ...
Knit Bits: Learn to Knit Socks!
Do you want to try your hand at sock knitting but are intimidated by the patterns you’ve seen? What exactly is a gusset? What is the best way to “turn a heel”?! How do you be sure it’s a good … Read More ...
Effortless Earwarmer Knitting Pattern
I seem to be on a bit of an earwarmer/headband kick lately. The thing is, they’re a great early project for people learning to knit — or learning to knit in the round — and they are faster to knit … Read More ...
Niffler Knitting Pattern
This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.
Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More ...
Vintage Shawl Collars and A Blazer
“Shawl Collars and a Blazer to Knit and Crochet by Alice Sichel and Elena G. Malo (Alice Sichel, Elena G. Malo, Knit, Crochet, Knit and Crochet, Leisure Arts, 50th Year Anniversary, 50 Year Anniversary, Cardigan, Blazer, Shaw, Fashion, DIY,
Knit a Headband with a Twist
I shared a blue and yellow headband from Talya in Love in my roundup of Knit for Ukraine knitting patterns, but I wanted to pull out another pattern of hers since she’s a Ukrainian designer.
Her Headband with a … Read More ...
More Patterns to Support Ukraine
Here’s another way you can help knitters who are helping Ukraine: Tanis Knits noted on Instagram that through the end of April 2022, all the income from sales of two of her patterns (these are Ravelry links) — the Ahoy … Read More ...
Mitten Knitting Pattern for Ukraine
The Olga and Alexey Mittens from Kristin Drysdale is a colorwork design worked in yellow, blue and white. The designs in the colorwork are inspired by Ukrainian embrodiery and each has meaning, she says.
… Read More ...In this design, the square represents
Book Review – Botanical Knits 2
From the cables of a heavy sweater coat to the delicate stitches of a lace shawl, the essence of plant life is worked into each of the 4 sweaters and 8 accessories included in this book. You can purchase this … Read More ...
Free Pattern – Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan
The Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan is a knit cardigan pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. Model is shown wearing the Cardigan in size 1X. You can grab this free pattern via the lionbrand website.
More Knitting Patterns to Knit for Ukraine
We have been gathering resources for people who want to support Ukraine with knitting, from sales where proceeds will go to charitable organizations to ways to support Ukrainian makers.
I also shared a Ukrainian flag heart knitting pattern, but … Read More ...
Knit a Heart for Ukraine
If you want to knit a symbol of solidarity for the people of Ukraine, Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days has a sweet pattern for a yellow and blue heart.
Worked in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, this heart is pretty … Read More ...
Book Review – Heads Up Knit Hats
These 13 classic knit hats & beanies will keep your ears & head warm on cool days. Hats are made using worsted-weight, DK-weight and bulky-weight yarn. This book is perfect for anyone who loves making beanies and more beanies.
Summer Vibes Oversized Sweater Knitting Pattern
I love a good roomy cardigan, and the Summer Vibes cardigan by Svitlana Haifulina is both super easy to knit and to wear.
It’s worked in pieces and sewn together, which gives a little more structure to this piece. The … Read More ...
Three Hearts Mittens Knitting Pattern
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I’ve been looking at patterns from designers from Ukraine (because in addition to sending monetary donations to relief organizations, buying patterns can give designers a little income boost at a time when they could … Read More ...