Knit tank tops are perfect for late-summer days at the beach (or pretty much anywhere else) and the pretty Road’s End tank top from KC Knitting Co, which is named for a beach, is a great garment to see you … Read More ...
Sweet Animal Knitting Patterns
Knitting animals as toys or for display is a lot of fun, and they make great gifts for people of all ages. Last summer I made two sets of bears for my daughter’s teacher who was having her second set … Read More ...
Sweet Marigold Sweater for Kids Knitting Pattern
Every year I try to knit my daughter a sweater for school. She doesn’t love sweaters as much as I do (and right now isn’t growing all that fast) so I’m not sure I’ll do one this year, but whenever … Read More ...
Book Review – 52 Weeks of Socks: Beautiful patterns for year-round knitting

52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine. What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cozy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, … Read More ...
Knit a Bralette for Lounging
I have a not-very-surprising confession to make: I hate bras.
I rarely wore them in the before times (since I work from home) and even less so now.
I do, however, love a knit bra for those times when I … Read More ...
Lion Brand Unveils First Schitt’s Creek Inspired Knits
I was so excited to hear the Lion Brand Yarn was going to release patterns inspired by the beloved Canadian television show Schitt’s Creek, and the first ones were recently unveiled.
The Fold in the Cheese dish towel (of course!) … Read More ...
Knit Tom Daley Mittens
KnittingLotta may be as fast a knitter as Tom Daley, as she’s already whipped up a pair of mittens inspired by the Olympian.
These Tom Daley mitts include the Olympic rings on one and knit pictures of Daley on … Read More ...
Knit a Cropped Twin Set for Summer and Beyond
I guess now that it’s August it’s time to start thinking more about knitting for fall and winter, but there are lots of great projects those of us in the warmer part of the world can knit now and enjoy … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater (Sort of) Like Tom Daley’s
By now you’ve probably seen the amazing Olympics sweater Tom Daley was knitting during his time in Tokyo. From what I can gather from pictures, it looks like he did the colorwork — a class British Olympic team logo and … Read More ...
Halloween Dog Sweater Knitting Patterns
Admittedly this knitting pattern roundup is a little niche, but if you have a dog, and your dog wears sweaters, why not knit them an adorable Halloween themed sweater?
And if you have a dog that doesn’t wear sweaters, … Read More ...
Clove Socks are Perfect for Yoga and Dance
I’ve never actually knit a pair of socks without toes or a heel, but I know they are great for people who do activities like yoga, Pilates and dance who might want a little warmth for their feet but still … Read More ...
Magnetic Force Tank Top Knitting Pattern
I have been seeing this pattern all over Instagram and I’m definitely tempted to get this slink tank top on my needles for the sweltering part of summer.
The Magnetic Force Tank Top by Not Your Grandma’s Knits is a … Read More ...
A Relaxed Tee to Knit for the Rest of Summer
Even though I tend to think of August as being the end of summer, where I live it’s just starting to get really hot, so there’s still plenty of time where it will be warm enough to wear knit tops.… Read More ...
Knit a Tiny Tom Daley and His Gold Medal
The other day I told you about Tom Daley, the knitting Olympic gold medalist who knit a cozy for his medal and has been spotted in the stands knitting an Olympic sweater (and a dog sweater, too).
Now you … Read More ...
Knit Yourself a Skirt with the Hopeful Skirt Pattern
Have you ever knit a skirt? I’ve knit a dress but not a skirt by itself, but the Hopeful Skirt from Handmade by Kunbi is making me think I need to change that!
This skirt has a great (and easy … Read More ...


