English rib is a stitch pattern that’s similar to brioche knitting in that it’s worked with yarn overs and knit two togethers to make a super squishy ribbed pattern.
For this cowl project from Mirella Moments, you’ll use DK weight … Read More ...
Super Quick Hat Knitting Pattern
Whether you’re still looking for things to knit for holiday gifts or you just want a quick and easy project to work on while watching Christmas movies, the Marley Beanie from The Blue Elephants is a great choice.
It’s a … Read More ...
Bulky Dotty Hats to Knit for Everyone
I love a good, easy hat knitting pattern that you can make for just about anyone, from the baby to be to your kid’s teacher, or your kid, or yourself.
The Bulky Dotty Hat from All about Ami comes in … Read More ...
Knit Your Own Little Black Dress (Or Whatever Color You Want)
I know a tank top style dress might not seem seasonally appropriate for folks in the northern part of the world, but knitting a dress is a great thing to do any time of year.
Of course you can wear … Read More ...
Knit a Fun Head Scarf Inspired by the 1950s
One thing about summer is that if you have long hair, you probably are pretty annoyed by it a lot of the time. We can do ponytails and messy buns but mostly we just want it out of our face … Read More ...
Cap Off the Year with a Quick Knitting Project
I think it’s a good idea to end the year by finishing a project. If you don’t already have something you need to finish, maybe you should cast on a project now that you can still finish by the end … Read More ...
A Sweater that Knits up Like a Cloud
I’m a huge fan of big fluffy sweaters. Because I’m pretty much always cold, they are part of what gets me through winter.
Cloud Chasing from DROPS looks like a great contender for my next cast on, and it’s perfect … Read More ...
Knit a Faux Fur Cowl in a Flash
If you’re thinking about gift knitting, or just want to get something warm for yourself off your needles in a hurry, check out this Snowy Owl Cowl (which is as fun to say as it is to knit) from Lion … Read More ...
The Blanket You’ll Want to Live Under All Season
There’s an article from the Onion I see every year that’s headlined “Girlfriend to Stay Underneath Blanket for Next Five Months.”
I remember it, because it is me.
I put the extra blanket (that only goes on my side … Read More ...
A Chunky Cowl You Can Knit this Weekend
I don’t mind when a project takes a long time to knit (as the number of projects I’ve taken years to knit can attest) but sometimes it’s nice to have something on and off the needles quickly. Especially in the … Read More ...
What If I Don’t Want to Knit a Hat?
Knit hats are great, and knitting hats is a lot of fun, but I’ll admit I don’t actually wear my knit hats very often.
What I like more is knit earwarmers, where the important part is covered but you can … Read More ...
A Scarf for the Eleventh Hour
Sometimes projects that are knit at the last minute can look like they were knit at the last minute, because they’re small or simple or otherwise not very luxurious or possessed of that gift-worthy feel.
Not so with the Eleventh … Read More ...
Knit a Great Hat in an Evening or Two
This time of year it’s great to have some quick knitting patterns handy for last-minute gift knitting or charity knitting projects.
The Perky Little Hat pattern from Sharon Lentsch is a sweet hat that she says can be knit in … Read More ...
Knit Adorable Acorns for Your Fall Decor
Once Halloween decorating is over, there’s still a little time for fall decor to be made and displayed.
These little knit acorns form Studio Knits are quick and easy and you can make them in any colors with the scraps … Read More ...
Easy Knit Basket Pattern Perfect for a Beginner
This simple knit basket project from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow uses the basic stitches of knitting and crochet to create a beautiful basket. It’s perfect for a beginner who wants to try something beyond scarves.
It’s knitted up with jumbo yarn… Read More ...