There are lots of bootie knitting patterns out there, but a lot of them are knit like socks, with small yarn and needles, worked in the round, and rather intimidating to newer knitters.
Gina Michele has a great pattern for … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater Made of Squares
You just started knitting and have never even finished a beginner pattern? This beginner knit sweater pattern is for you! It’s just that easy!
The Block Sweater from Knitting with Chopsticks uses chunky yarn and an oversized style that makes … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Chair Socks
You know when you’re not careful and you pull a chair without properly lifting it, you get this horrible screeching noise we all hate? Well, with chair socks, it’s gone!
No need for the ugly felt pads that are traditionally … Read More ...
Textures Add Interest to Stripes in this Kimono-Inspired Garment
Knitting projects — especially garments — often use just one or two stitch patterns, but sometimes it’s fun to use stitch patterns like stripes or even in conjunction with stripes, changing color and stitch pattern at the same time.
That’s … Read More ...
A Classic Blanket to Knit
Whether you’re in the part of the world where it is winter right now or you just need to stitch up a baby blanket or housewarming gift, the Stay on the Ridge blanket pattern from Fifty Four Ten Studio has … Read More ...
A Simple Summer Sweater to Stitch
If you’ve never knit a garment before, a summer sweater or top might be just the place to start. There are a lot of patterns out there that are pretty simple, with minimal shaping, basic stitch patterns, and worked flat. … Read More ...
Embrace Summer with the Stevie Shawl
I know small shawls are great for summer, but sometimes a big, flowing shawl is just the thing for nights on the beach or at music festivals.
The Stevie Shawl from Two of Wands is inspired by the style of … Read More ...
Bring Some Simple Color to Your Stitching with Kennebunk
Much as I like shawls all year long, I also like to have a cardigan handy pretty much all the time for those times (often) when I feel a chill from the air conditioner or there’s a sudden temperature drop … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Beach Poncho in Bamboo Stitch
A summer poncho or beach coverup is a really easy project because it’s usually just two big rectangles sewn flat and then seamed at the sides, leaving holes for the arms and another for the head.
You can take that … Read More ...
Stitch a Pet Bandana for All Those Animal Events
I don’t know if it is like this where you live, but there are lots of events this time of year that seem to be as much for the dogs as they are for the humans.
There are literally pup … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Add Instant Style with a Bow Head Headband
I love knit headbands this time of year, because they are an easy way to add a bit of knitting to your wardrobe even when it’s hot outside.
The Bow Head Headband pattern by Laura Riker is a free knitting … Read More ...
A Lacy Top to Keep You Cool
Probably my favorite kinds of summer tops are ones that are mostly Stockinette Stitch but have a little something interesting going on. I like summer projects to be quick knits but not so simple that they aren’t also fun.
A Casual Shawl to Wear with Your Jeans
Sometimes shawls feel kind of fancy, but there are definitely some shawls with a more casual look and feel, like this one.
Blue Jean Saturday from O/C Knitinot Designs was originally worked with a denim sock yarn, so it’s … Read More ...
The Hatdana Works as a Head Scarf or a Cowl
When we get deep into summer knitting we might not always want to knit garments, even though there are tons of great summer tops out there.
The Hatdana is a great summer pattern because it’s pretty quick and easy and … Read More ...
Another Great Summer Sweater
Somehow in the busyness of spring I pretty much completely missed the latest issue of Knitty (though now that I’m seeing it I need a Vanora on my needles, stat) but I did see when this season’s surprise came out … Read More ...