We are now in the year of the tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, and Arne and Carlos are celebrating with some excellent tiger-themed designs.
The set includes two mitten designs — one with a tiger face and one with … Read More ...
Cozy Up with a Two-Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
As I write this we are bracing for cold, ice and snow where I live. It makes me super glad to have several great knit blankets just in case we have a power outage (or to snuggle in even if … Read More ...
A Bulky Crop Top for Winter
I wouldn’t normally think of crop tops and winter as going together, but this fuzzy, long sleeved sweater called the Winter Crop from Jessie Maed Designs is a great choice for layering when it’s cold outside.
It uses fuzzy, bulky … Read More ...
Book Review – Knit Bits: Learn to Knit Colorwork!
Does the thought of handling two yarns at once make your fingers hurt? Don’t worry—this booklet will walk you through the basics of stranded colorwork knitting so you can figure out what works best for you and get plenty of … Read More ...
U and Me Heart Hat Knitting Pattern
I feel like when I went looking for heart knitting patterns this year I found a lot of hats. I guess that’s because Valentine’s Day is in the cold part of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Whatever the reason, … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Mother And Child Tunic Set And Pants
How adorable is this knitted set? Perfect for lounging around the home or hitting the local cafes for brunch. This knitted outfit set is available free via lionbrand.com The best thing about this pattern is the knitted pants, so many … Read More ...
Message Heart Pillow Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a hat decorated with pastel hearts that looked like conversation hearts. If you want a more literal translation of candy into knitting, check out the message heart pillow knitting pattern from Vickie Howell.
This giant … Read More ...
Knit a Hat with a Little Bit of Plaid
I have been wanting to knit some plaid for a while but I haven’t gotten to it yet. The Little Bit Plaid Brimless Hat from Crafts Everywhere is a great option for folks who want to dabble in plaid or … Read More ...
Book Review – Cozy Pillows Knit
Leisure Arts Cozy Pillows Book– Knit 10 Creative Pattern Stitches to Add Warmth, Texture and Style to Your Home. 10 quick to knit designs for home decor while having fun with eye-catching stitch patterns. Featuring yarn weights from light
Conversation Hearts Hat Knitting Pattern
I feel like conversation hearts as a snack are somewhat controversial. Maybe not as bad as candy corn, but they definitely have their detractors.
What I think we can all agree on is the fact that they are adorable for … Read More ...
A Maze of Colorwork Makes a Lovely Cowl Knitting Pattern
I’m a sucker for colorwork that looks intricate and complicated but isn’t really. The Gilder Maze Cowl by Ola Ogunlolu features a repeating geometric diamond pattern that gives the cowl a maze-like look but you won’t get lost while you’re … Read More ...
Book Review – Knit Like a Latvian: 50 Knitting Patterns for a Fresh Take on Traditional Latvian Mittens
Create wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, and mittens in fifty beautiful Latvian designs.
Discover the magical story of Latvian mittens and learn to knit fifty designs based on traditional patterns in this colorful collection by Latvian knitter Ieva Ozolina.
Tender Hearts Blanket Knit Pattern
I thought that I had written about this one before, but I searched and couldn’t find the same blanket pattern. Please forgive me if I have indeed repeated a link to this Valentine’s Knitted Blanket.
You can download this pattern … Read More ...
Team USA Inspired Hat Knitting Pattern
Many, many years ago (OK, 2014) I was inspired to knit a hat like one of the ones that Team USA had as part of their uniform. It’s hard not to be inspired when the winter Olympics uniforms come out … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Tea Cozy Knitting Pattern
If you’re looking for a sweet little home decor project for Valentine’s Day, check out this heart butterfly tea cozy pattern from Lorraine Hearn.
It uses fingering weight yarn and is decorated with butterflies that are knit separately and sewn … Read More ...