I think that many knitters have as a new year’s resolution or goal to use more of their stash whenever a new year rolls around. I say pretty much every year that I’m not going to buy more yarn (unless, … Read More ...
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Twisted Lace Headband Knitting Pattern
Change up your headband knitting routine with this fun lacy headband knitting pattern. I tend to knit headbands in stockinette or garter stitch pretty much exclusively, but sometimes it’s fun to throw in a different stitch pattern every now and … Read More ...
Jazz Up Your Projects with Tassels
If you’ve been reading this page for very long, you probably know that one of my obsessions (or shall we say interests?) is using yarn stash as much as possible. I have an unreasonable stash, and I’m guessing I’m not … Read More ...
Use Slip Stitches to Make a Sweet Scarf
Yesterday I shared a project with you that involved slip stitches on a super bulky yarn base. This scarf uses slip stitches, too, but in a more delicate way on a much lighter weight yarn, which gives them a totally … Read More ...
Book Review – Knit Christmas Stockings
Hanging Christmas stockings is a long-standing tradition that is enjoyed by many families around the world during the holiday season. The origins of this tradition can be traced back to the story of Saint Nicholas, a kind bishop who lived … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Advent Calendar Minis
I have always been tempted by indie dyers who do yarn advent calendars. It sounds so fun to get a new little ball of yarn every day for a month, but I’ve never done it because I’m not sure what … Read More ...
Worsted Weight Hats to Make with Yarn Leftovers
I’ve been on this kick lately to find patterns you can make without using a lot of yarn, so you can either use leftovers from another project or maybe a single skein you’ve been hanging onto that you aren’t sure … Read More ...
Knit a Shawl to Highlight Tonal Yarn
A tonal yarn, at least by my definition, is a ball or skein that is all one color, but includes subtle (or maybe even not that subtle) variations of light and dark throughout the ball. It might have little sections … Read More ...
An Easy Hat to Knit for Texture Lovers
If you’re planning to knit any gifts for the holidays, it’s probably time to start thinking about it if you haven’t already. I’m going to be spending a lot of time over the next couple of months sharing some quick, … Read More ...
Easy Scarf Knitting Patterns for Beginners
I don’t suppose it’s always true, but a lot of times it seems to be true that people’s first real knitting project is a scarf. I teach a basic garter stitch scarf when I’m teaching people how to knit, and … Read More ...
Sock Yarn Mittens and Mitts Knitting Patterns
It seems like everyone loves knitting patterns using sock yarn that are for things other than socks. I’m the same way because I have a lot of sock yarn and am definitely not knitting that many pairs of socks! (At … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Worsted Weight Yarn Leftovers for the Home
I’ve been working on a series of pattern roundups for patterns that use your yarn leftovers (so far we’ve covered bulky and super bulky yarn) and now that I’ve hit worsted weight yarn I feel like there are way … Read More ...
Stitch Up a Colorful, Stash Busting Headband
I recently rearranged my yarn stash so that most of it is arranged by color, and it’s inspired me to take a new look at what I have, and to realize that I have a lot of odd balls and … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns to Use Your Bulky Yarn Stash
Last month I shared a big collection of knitting patterns to use leftover super bulky yarn (or a single skein that’s been lurking in your stash), and now I’m back with ideas for using little bits of bulky yarn. Whether … Read More ...
Orchid Socks Bring More Fun with Cables and Lace
Just the other day I was talking about combining cables and lace to make a fun knitting pattern that uses lots of skills and brings different textures to the party, with the example of a cable and lace shawl. … Read More ...