Free Patterns, Tutorials and Project Ideas
Remember activity books from when you were a kid? These books often included puzzles, games, stories and more to keep kids entertained while traveling or in periods of waiting.
Sincerely Louise (aka Louise Walker, author of Faux Taxidermy Knits) … Read More ...
Just in case you don’t follow Mason-Dixon Knitting (and you absolutely should) I wanted to let you know that the sports-inspired celebration of the best knits of 2017, aka March Mayhem, is open for voting as of today (March … Read More ...
I came across this fun article at All Free Knitting where they asked readers to share stories about knitting with things other than knitting needles. They came up with an impressive list of knitting needle alternatives, from chopsticks to … Read More ...
Have you seen the website Kinds of Blue? It’s an Australian project in which 14 young people chronicle their experiences with depression with the aim of exploring what is often unexpressed and letting others know they are not alone.… Read More ...
This list from Craftsy of 10 ways to know you’re over your current WIP made me laugh, but it’s actually important to think about.
Have you had a project in time out for years?
Are you totally bored with what … Read More ...
There are lots of projects out there for using yarn scraps, but not as many for using your swatches in useful ways.
I love this idea from Interweave to use swatches to make bowls. All you need is some … Read More ...
Someone I follow on Facebook recently posted an article about a knit geode made by Barbara Tomlinson, which is completely awesome and fantastic and now I want to knit one.
Don’t you?
The good news is, we all can knit … Read More ...
Most of us knitters like to take our knitting everywhere, but even when we can’t, we can still have knitting-related things close at hand when we download this simple knit phone background from PostStitch.
It turns the background of your … Read More ...
Butterflies are often seen as a symbol of transformation, change, and new beginnings. They are a reminder that even the smallest and most delicate creatures can undergo a powerful transformation. This is why butterfly-themed patterns are so popular among knitters. … Read More ...
In this roundup, you’ll find 20 different insect knitting patterns that range from cute and cuddly to realistic and detailed. From butterflies and ladybugs to bees and dragonflies, there’s something for everyone. These patterns are perfect for anyone who loves … Read More ...
Yesterday I told you about the call by a Canadian foundation for knitters to make butterfly chrysalises to help save the monarchs. That was probably my favorite April Fool’s Day gag related to knitting, but it certainly wasn’t the only … Read More ...
Whether this year is the year of the sheep, goat or ram is a matter of debate in the Western world, but we knitters know it’s the year of the sheep in our hearts.
Looking for more fun sheep … Read More ...
As we get ready to turn the page on 2014 and start fresh in 2015, I’d guess a lot of you are taking some time to come up with resolutions or goals for the new year. I have a lot … Read More ...
There are bulky knitting projects and then there’s this.
Imgur user Otterknot bought three bags (yes sir, three bags full) of wool roving at a garage sale for about $100 and, with lots of time, effort and muscle, fashioned the … Read More ...
I absolutely love this Christmas Knitting Bingo card designed by Andi at Untangling Knots.
Inspired by her Knitting in Public Bingo, which is also really awesome, she developed a new card for last-minute knitters and others who just need … Read More ...