Now that the holiday knitting season is over, it might be time to knit something super simple for yourself, or to make a few projects for charity.
Whether you’re a brand new knitter or just looking for a quick project, … Read More ...
Easy Knit Gift: Asymmetrical Knit Shawl
I’ve decided that I’m going to be knitting a lot of scarves this year for the holidays, but it occurs to me that a shawl is quite a lot like a scarf, but a little more fun to knit and … Read More ...
Easy Knit Gift: Snowy Earflap Hat
I saw the Snowy Earflap Hat from Red Heart Yarns on Twitter the other day, and it’s just so cute I had to share it. (I originally typed “I hat to share it” because my mind is ridiculous.)
Designed by … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Warm Hat with Three Stands of Yarn
I love making a super bulky yarn out of several strands of yarn held together. The finished knit fabric becomes something really interesting, especially when you choose different colors and/or textures of yarn to work with at the same time. … Read More ...
Knit a Cozy for Your Coffee with a Twist
I’m starting to think about gift knitting a little more, and this easy pattern for a knit coffee cup cozy from Knits’ End would be a great place to start.
You can make them in a bunch of different colors … Read More ...
Knit a Giant Lap Blanket to Stay Warm this Winter
I am a big fan of big blankets, and in particular big, bulky blankets that can be knit quickly enough to enjoy them in the same season you knit them (a couple of my favorites that I’ve knit: the Bulky … Read More ...
Book Review: Drop-Dead Easy Knits
By the title alone, I think a lot of people are going to be interested in this book. Drop-Dead Easy Knits
by Gale Zucker, Mary Lou Egan and Kirsten Kapur is the result of a bunch of knitters being in … Read More ...
Knit Simple, Removable Pillow Covers without Buttonholes
Knitting pillow covers is an easy way to add a little homemade flair to your decor, but it is usually important to be able to wash the pillow cases from time to time.
It was a problem that stumped JD … Read More ...
Knit a Super Simple Coffee Cup Cozy
I think coffee cup cozies should really overtake scarves at the perfect first knitting project. They are a lot smaller and faster to knit, and if you drink coffee or tea they’re probably a lot more useful than something you … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cute Hooded Towel for a Toddler
I almost wish my little one (who is about to turn seven!) were a little littler so that I could make her this super cute toddler towel.
The Rub-a-Dub Squeaky Clean Toddler Hooded Towel, designed by Jodi Roush for … Read More ...
Knit a Rag Rug Out of an Old Sheet
I love resuing old fabrics and textiles in different projects, and Evelyne from Nemcsok Farms has a great way to use an old sheet for a fun purpose.
She cuts up a twin sized sheet and then knit it with … Read More ...
Make a Trivet out of I-cord
We’ve talked before about I-cords, and whether you knit them with needles, use an I-cord maker (I just broke mine a couple of weeks ago!) or make them with a French knitter/spool knitter, they’re kind of fun and meditative … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Washcloth that Makes a Great Gift
I’ve probably said it, oh, about a million times, that I love knitting washcloths because they’re a great way to try out new stitch patterns but they are also infinitely useful and totally giftable.
That’s especially the case with Knot … Read More ...
This Vintage-Style Knit Headband is Perfect for Summer
I hate real headbands because they always feel like they are pinching my head, but knit and crocheted headbands I can get behind (I actually just made myself a finger-crocheted headband that was super simple and is really cute and … Read More ...
Add Some Warmth Quick with this Rainbow Colored Cowl
No matter the weather where you are, I think we can all appreciate instant gratification knitting projects. If it’s warm where you are now, maybe you don’t need a knit cowl, but you’ll be one step ahead of the weather … Read More ...