I know it’s a bit of a cliche to say that all dads wear ties, but I do think a knit tie is a nice thing to have when you do need to wear one, so let’s look at some … Read More ...
Pride and Rainbow Patterns to Knit
It seems like knitters are always stitching up rainbows and Pride projects, so while I’ve done a lot of roundups related to these subjects in the past, there’s always more to write about, so let’s take a look at some … Read More ...
Pretty Ribbed Tops to Knit
Every year there are more great summer tops to knit, and this year a bunch of them that caught my eye used ribbing as a pattern element, not just an edging. Let’s take a look at some fun ribbed tops … Read More ...
Knit Projects Covered with Butterflies
Butterflies are a common source of inspiration for all sorts of artists, and their colors and shapes are a lot of fun for knitters, too. Check out these knitting patterns that include butterfly motifs.
If you want to start simple, … Read More ...
Knit Summer Tops with a Bit of Lace
This time of year I annually try to convince everyone that you can still knit and wear knit garments in the summer. One way to do that is knitting short sleeved or sleeveless shirts. But you can make it even … Read More ...
Silly Goose Knitting Patterns
Last month I shared a bunch of cute duck knitting patterns, so it seemed only fair to share some goose knitting patterns this time around. Maybe we’ll just keep knitting birds all year long? Why not?
I’m not sure it … Read More ...
Knit a Field of Flowers in Your Knitting Projects
I know it’s said April showers bring May flowers, but we already have plenty of flowers in bloom where I live, and it’s got me in the mood to knit some projects with flowers on them. Or at least talk … Read More ...
Lace Scarves to Knit for Spring
The other day I mentioned how much I don’t want to be knitting a sweater when the weather starts getting warm, but I also need a little help staying warm because I’m always cold.
Lace scarves are another fun answer … Read More ...
Vest and Slipover Knitting Patterns
This time of year I don’t have it in me to knit (or, most of the time, to wear) a full sweater, but that doesn’t mean I don’t still get cold from time to time. Having lots of vests… Read More ...
Duck, Duck Knitting Patterns
I feel like I’m seeing ducks (and geese, which we’ll get to soon) everywhere lately, so let’s take a look at some cute duck knitting patterns.
If you want a mallard duck, we have to start with the adorable (and … Read More ...
Log Cabin Knitting Patterns
When it comes to meditative knitting, I’m not sure there’s much better than log cabin knitting. You start with a garter stitch square, then add a few stitches and knit another strip, pick up stitches along the sides and knit … Read More ...
Basket Knitting Patterns to Help with Spring Cleaning
Want a legitimate excuse to do more crafting instead of cleaning? Knit up some baskets to help you with your spring organization tasks, and as a bonus you’ll have less yarn you need to store!
This simple garter stitch basket … Read More ...
Easter Sock Knitting Patterns
Looking to knit something for Easter that’s totally different from your traditional baskets and eggs? Why not knit some Easter socks? Of course bunnies don’t have to be for Easter; these are all socks you can wear all spring long … Read More ...
More Stash Busting Projects to Pare Your Odd Balls
I am always game for more stash busting knitting projects, especially since I’ve come to realize I don’t have a project quantity of much of anything, so everything I’m making this year is going to include stripes or colorblocking … Read More ...
Helical Knitting Patterns
I recently mentioned that one of the things I wanted to do this year was play with helical knitting. This is a technique that allows you to knit single round stripes without any jogs in the colorwork, which is … Read More ...