I feel like a lot of the posts I’ve been writing lately have been for relatively easy, kind of meditative, knit it while you’re watching TV or when your brain is tired but you need to do something with you … Read More ...
Take it Easy with the Sandstone Scarf Knitting Pattern
A new year is a great time to learn new skills, and if you’re just now taking up knitting (welcome!) or are reminding yourself how to knit because it’s been a while (welcome back) or even if you’re trying to … Read More ...
A Scrappy Shawl Knitting Pattern to Use All Your Odd Balls
Since I’ve been writing a lot about using your yarn stash and leftovers from other projects a lot lately (see projects with two strands held together, patterns for leftovers, projects using minis, to name a few) the … Read More ...
Take it Easy with the Oscillate Knit Shawl
The end of the year, for me, is all about looking back and looking ahead. It’s about comfort knitting, and comfort living. Simple projects that don’t require too much thinking, so I can use my mind to reflect on the … Read More ...
Easy Triangular Scarf Knitting Pattern
This triangular scarf or shawl is a great way to practice working increases if you’re new to knitting. It starts with just 3 stitches and is worked in garter stitch with increases every other row (use a marker to indicate … Read More ...
Start the Year with Easy Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns
Whenever a new year rolls around I start to think about the basics. Maybe it’s because we all need something simple after the rush and bustle of the holidays, or because I’m thinking about all the people resolving to learn … Read More ...
Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns for New Knitters
The first knitting stitch that most people learn is Garter Stitch because it’s the easiest. Just learn the knit stitch and repeat it. This sounds like it might be boring but there’s actually a lot you can make just with … Read More ...
Knit a Super Quick Garter Stitch Dishcloth
How does a single ball of yarn turn into a super chunky dishcloth? The Super-Fast Garter Stitch Dishcloth from Yarnspirations has you divide one ball into two that you can pull from both ends so that you can work with … Read More ...
Structured Jacket Knitting Pattern
So many knitting patterns seem to be for boxy and slouchy projects, so when I see something that’s more structured it really catches my eye.
The Ripple Jacket by Hinterm Stein is a project like that. It’s worked mostly in … Read More ...
Knit a Cowl that Looks Like a Shawl
When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More ...
How to Knit a Simple Sweater Dress
This time of year I start thinking about all the selfish, cozy knitting. I just want to make myself fuzzy socks and sweaters and wear them while I’m knitting other things for myself while snuggling under a knit blanket.
This … Read More ...
Super Quick and Free Headband Knitting Pattern
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More ...
A Squishy Shawl Knitting Pattern with a Bit of Mosaic
If Sun Come is a new shawl pattern by Amy Christoffers, and it looks like the kind of simple knitting and comforting project that a lot of us could use right now.
It’s mostly a Garter Stitch triangle with a … Read More ...
The Magic Hour Sweater is a Great Easy Knitting Pattern
Two of Wands is a knitwear designer who loves to keep things simple in her designs, which is great for those of us who like easy patterns with a lot of style.
Her latest, the Magic Hour Sweater, is a … Read More ...
A Simple Chunky Garter Stitch Sweater
If you’re looking for a simple first sweater or a quick to knit project that will use what you have, check out the Social Sweater.
It’s a Garter Stitch cropped sweater worked flat with the back a little longer … Read More ...