I’m thinking hard about ways to use up more yarn in the next year, and I love the idea of projects that use a lot of different colors, like the Gradient Cowl from the Purl Bee.
This pretty cowl uses … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket
The folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Knit Candy Corn for Halloween
The other day I shared a pattern for felted candy corn with you, and that was so super cute I couldn’t resist another candy corn themed project.
This one is from the Purl Bee, which you know I … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: Super Easy Baby Blanket Redux
The Purl Bee has added several great new knitting patterns in the past few days, but most notable is the update to the Super Easy Baby Blanket.
The original blanket pattern was posted in 2008, and it’s a hugely popular … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern: White Caps Cowl
It’s amazing what you can do with simple stitches and a well-chosen yarn. Or, in the case of the White Caps Cowl from the Purl Bee, a couple of well-chosen yarns.
This striking cowl is simple stockinette stitch, with … Read More ...
Free Pattern: Sporty Striped Peds
I love the Purl Bee and want to knit or craft just about everything I see on there. That’s certainly true of the latest knitting pattern to be posted on the site: Sporty Striped Peds.
These simple shorite socks … Read More ...
Baby Moccasin Booties Pattern
Baby booties are not only adorable to look at, but they are also a functional and practical gift for new parents. Not only do they keep little toes warm and protected, but they are also easy to put on and … Read More ...
Free Chocolate Coasters Pattern
A night of Knitting and Hot Cocoa! Featuring these cool coasters as the knitting project.
The event will be at The City Bakery, located at 3 West 18th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues on Thursday, February 18th, doors open … Read More ...
Attached I-Cord Tutorial From The Purl Bee
Whitney from The Purl Bee provides an excellent tutorial on the Attached I-Cord.
- Attached I-cords are a great way to finish a knit edge
- They can provide a clean alternative to messy selvedges
- They can help flatten a rolling edge