Are you a beginning knitter who’s confused about which stitches, needles, and yarns to use? Are you clueless when it comes to terms like “cast on” and “purl”? Author Emma Brown learned to knit sitting at her grandmother’s feet. By … Read More ...
Winter Socks Knitting Pattern
I am always struck with an urge to knit socks this time of year, and there’s no reason such socks can’t be seasonal as well.
These socks from Stitches and Marginalia are called Christmas socks, but they are really just … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Vroni Slippers
Coming home after a long working day, you feel like “get off these clothes and make yourself comfortable” …
A couple of relaxing hours in your favorite jogging suit and -of course- your fancy new slippers. Enjoy some quality time … Read More ...
Knit Christmas Cookies for Decor or Gifts
These little knit Christmas cookies are so cute and would be great to make a little garland of cookies or tuck into a Christmas card or use to decorate a gift bag.
There are little gingerbread people, an angel, a … Read More ...
Cute Toys to Knit for Christmas
Knitting designer Rebecca Danger is known for her fun toys, and years ago she did a collection for Knit Picks that includes an elf, a snowman and couple of monsters perfect for decking your halls or giving to a kiddo … Read More ...
Get Graphic with the Graphic Elements Sweater
Looking for a great sweater for lounging that still has style? Check out the Graphic Elements sweater designed by Tamy Gore.
This top down circular yoke sweater has a relaxed fit (it’s made to have 8 to 15 inches of … Read More ...
Knit Santa and Mrs. Claus
This knit Santa and Mrs. Claus are so cute, I almost don’t know what else to say about them.
They’re worked flat and sewn together, and it looks like the clothes are part of the body. The originals were made … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Lake Effect Baby Afghan
This baby afghan is rather geometrical with its strong stripes, but it has a fun masculine feel to it, making it perfect for boys gender-neutral designs. This pattern is free and can be downloaded here. Obviously, if you changed the … Read More ...
Knit a Scandinavian Christmas Stocking
I love the look of traditional knit Christmas stockings with little holiday motifs on them. They’re the sorts of stockings we have in my family (my grandmother and mom made them) and I just love the classic look.
Arne & … Read More ...
Book Review – Toe-Up 2-at-a-Time Socks
Knit two socks at a time, while working from the toe up! In this delightful guide, Melissa Morgan-Oakes
shares her revolutionary knitting technique that allows you to try on the socks as you work, avoid running out of yarn, and … Read More ...
Woven Stars to Knit for the Holidays
There’s something about the holiday season that makes me want to decorate the house in handmade things. Maybe it’s remembering the handmade ornaments of my past, or just that everything should be covered in yarn in the winter.
I’m going … Read More ...
Vintage Knit Standing Santa Claus Doll
Christmas Knitting pattern for a standing Santa Claus Doll, he’s 14″ tall, perfect for Christmas holiday decorating or handmade gift giving. Tuck him inside a wreath or stand him on your mantle, he’s whimsical and fun to knit! You can … Read More ...
Lamplighter Socks Knitting Pattern
This time of year there are a lot of celebrations that have to do with light, so maybe it’s a good time to knit some socks with lamps on them?
The Lamplighter Socks from Fleur & Ink Knit Co. are … Read More ...
Mitts to Knit for the Whole Family
One year I decided I wanted to knit everyone (all the women, anyway) in the family fingerless gloves. I think I knit them for my daughter’s teachers, too. There were mitts everywhere, all the time.
I love fingerless mitts because … Read More ...
Knit Yourself a Staycation (or Two!)
As much as I love knitting from other people’s patterns, so I don’t have to make any choices or do much math, sometimes it’s fun to have more options than a single pattern might give you.
The Staycation from Tif … Read More ...