Use code ILOVEYARN for a discount over at Knitpicks
This discount or coupon code is the perfect timing for buying yourself a nice Christmas gift, I think I will buy myself some new colors for the new year.… Read More ...
Book Review – The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting
Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in Interweave’s most comprehensive colorwork guide to-date!
With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible
is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a … Read More ...
Jeepers, Creepers and Peepers Halloween Knitting Patterns
This creepy cute little collection of dolls is the perfect thing to knit to tuck into a kid’s Halloween treat basket or use as favors at a very small party. They’d also be really cute as part of a Halloween … Read More ...
Colorful Square Blanket Knitting Pattern is a Great Stash Buster
If there’s a knit equivalent to the granny square, it might be something like the colorful squares in the Squared Blanket and Pillow designed by Hope Vickman for Knit Picks.
These squares are worked from the center out and … Read More ...
Textured Knitting Adds Depth to this Hat/Cowl Duo
Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More ...
Get Colorfully Cozy with the Bonfire Cowl Knitting Pattern
Xandy Peters is always doing amazing things with colors, and their Bonfire Cowl is a fun but relatively easy way to use up a bunch of scraps without making a project that looks too “scrappy.”
The trick is making magic … Read More ...
Chevron Stripes Give This Cowl Knitting Pattern Bandana Style
The Out to Lunch cowl from Maya Gooding looks like a bandana when you wear it because of the v-shaped stripes, but it’s so much easier to wear because it’s a loop instead of a triangle.
This pattern uses DK … Read More ...
Play with Color in this Retro Scarf Blanket Knitting Pattern
This is one of those projects it’s a little difficult to know what to call it. It’s sort of like a giant scarf (the pattern calls it a blanket scarf). Or maybe a smallish shawl? A stole? I don’t … Read More ...
Bulky Pumpkin Beanie Knitting Pattern
If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.
And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More ...
Inside-Out Witch Doll Knitting Pattern
Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.
This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.
The design … Read More ...
Knit Spiderweb Pillow
Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.
The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More ...
Who Needs to Knit an Owl?
Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?
These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More ...
Book Review – Selbu Patterns: Norwegian Knitting
Gorgeous contemporary garments rooted in Norwegian knitting tradition. Selbu Knitting Book
Anne Bårdsgård grew up in Selbu, and has always had a close relationship with her hometown and its rich knitting history?her relentless interest in the traditional mittens that made … Read More ...
Knit Hats with Ghosts or Spiders
These hats are really too cute to be creepy, even if you don’t like spiders. The Ghosts and Widows pattern from Ewe Ewe Yarns has options for covering the hat with little spiders (OK, they only have six legs each, … Read More ...
Get 20 Percent Off Everything at Knit Picks This Week
Knit Picks has long been one of my favorite online yarn retailers, because they have a great variety of yarns at good prices.
Now through Sunday, Sept. 26 (at 11:59 pm Pacific time), you can save even more with 20 … Read More ...