This time of year there are a lot of celebrations that have to do with light, so maybe it’s a good time to knit some socks with lamps on them?
The Lamplighter Socks from Fleur & Ink Knit Co. are … Read More ...
Knit a Super Cozy Cardigan
I’m still kind of in denial that it’s time to start winter knitting. Probably because I have half a sleeve left on my fall sweater, so I’m not really there yet.
But this looks like a great project for … Read More ...
Knit a Stained Glass Cowl with this Fun Knitting Pattern
I am always looking for ways to use up bits of my stash (and am in fact knitting a stash-busting sweater right now), but even if you’re not a fan of the scrappy look the Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly … Read More ...
A Shawl/Scarf Knitting Pattern Where the Yarn Makes a Huge Difference
There’s been a lot of talk lately in the knitting world about yarn substitution, and I noted when writing about the issue that I almost never use the yarn a pattern calls for.
But in this case I would … Read More ...
Bring a Bit of Brioche to this Hat Knitting Pattern
I don’t wear knit hats very much, but I might if I made them prettier than I usually do.
The Pinata Hat from Lavanya Patricella is a really pretty hat using brioche knitting, Garter Stitch and two colors for … Read More ...
Lunar Fade Shawl Knitting Pattern
I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More ...
Use All Your Scraps on This Fun Blanket Knitting Pattern
I feel like the longer we are all home the more we want to use as much of the yarn we have in the house as possible. If you’ve got a bunch of scraps to burn through, might I suggest … Read More ...
The Stepping Stones Cardigan is a Great Layer to Knit for Summer
Here I go talking about cardigans again, but Rebecca McKenzie just released a great new cardigan pattern called Stepping Stones and I’m obsessed.
The little diamond eyelet patterns on the edges make this design look polished without being too fancy, … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Knit Socks with a Tipsy Toe
These Tipsy Toe Socks from Knitting and so on are a fun variation on a basic sock. The toes are worked with short rows in wedges that give the toe that slanted look.
This looks like a really fun technique, … Read More ...
Grab this Great Brioche Beanie to Boost Your Skills
I’ve been trying to learn some new things or refresh my skills around some knitting concepts I’m a little rusty on while I have been home, and one of the things I’m taking a closer look at is brioche knitting… Read More ...
Boost Your Skills with a Xandy Peters Scarf
My Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) has had all their classes as watch for free for a while (and still will through 4/16 if you want to take advantage), and one of the classes I watched was form Xandy Peters.
You might … Read More ...
The Eleven Twelve Sweater is a Lesson in Customizing Knits
I love it when designers have a lot of different test knitters for projects and give them free reign to play with their designs. You end up with a wealth of variations that can be really inspiring to the rest … Read More ...
Have Fun Stretching Your Skills with a Brioche Hat
I don’t know if it’s exactly the season for hat knitting, since it’s finally getting warm where I live, but I say hat knitting knows no season, especially when it’s a fun and challenging knit like this.
The Walanda hat … Read More ...
A Pretty Poncho to Knit for Spring
I don’t know why the Lyre poncho, designed by Noriko Ho for Quince & Co., makes me think of spring.
Maybe it’s the pretty blue color, with just a hint of robin’s egg. Maybe the little eyelets that suggest … Read More ...
Stitch a Fun Mesh Cowl
The Geo Mesh Cowl by Xandy Peters looks like a triangular scarf but is actually an easy-to-wear cowl. The tip is worked flat and then stitches are added and joined in the round to make it into a cowl.
The … Read More ...