The New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, known in knitting circles as Rhinebeck, is pretty much the fiber-related gathering of the year. It always falls around my husband’s birthday, so I’ll probably never get to go, but I love … Read More ...
Want to See My Ideal Sweater?
I think I may have just found my perfect sweater.
(At least the most perfect one I didn’t design myself; the Color Belt Sweater from Colorwork Knitting is actually my favorite sweater I’ve ever made.)
Achoo by Dieuwke Schack-Mulligen … Read More ...
Time for Short-Sleeved Sweater Knitting
To be honest I was just working on a long-sleeved wool sweater the other day, because being cold knows no season for me, but for people who are a little better at regulating their temperature, some short-sleeved knit garments might … Read More ...
Started Sweater Knitting Yet? Check out These Great Options
After mentioning yesterday that I’m really not thinking about knitting for fall and winter yet, I thought I would share some sweater patterns for those of you who are already pointing your needles in that direction.
First off, check out … Read More ...
Get This Summer Cardigan Pattern for Free Through June 15, 2015
If you’re looking for a great little cardigan for spring, check out the Wispy Willow Cardigan from Cheryl Beckerich.
This top-down, short-sleeved raglan features five lace panels (one one each of the fronts, one down each of the sleeves and … Read More ...
Sweaters and Tops Perfect for Spring
I don’t know if you’re starting to feel it where you live, but here in the south it’s starting to feel a little springlike again. It’s raining instead of snowing, and it’s supposed to be nearly 70 tomorrow. It’s probably … Read More ...
More Minutia for Your Tree
On and off for several years the good people at Berroco have been producing tiny sweater patterns that can be used as decorations on a holiday tree. Called Minutia, these wee projects don’t take a lot of time but … Read More ...
Knit a Sweet Sweater for Your Little Pumpkin
Now that I’m not working on a book any more, I’ve been making it up to my daughter by knitting her some stuff for a change. And I’m pretty sure if she saw Vickie Howell’s newest pattern, the Scardey Cat … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater Out of T-Shirt Yarn
I love making and using T-shirt yarn, but sometimes it can be difficult to know what to do with it. The always fabulous Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation was inspired by a chunky elongated stitch top from the Richard … Read More ...
Fun Tops to Knit for Summer and Fall
Even though I’m starting to get in a fall mood, the weather is hardly cooperating with that feeling. We’re actually having the hottest week we’ve had all summer, and while I’m certainly not complaining, I’m not exactly in the mood … Read More ...
A Simple Sweater Pattern for Spring
Lightweight sweaters are great to have around this time of year (whether it’s spring or fall where you live). They’re easy to slip on when there’s a little chill in the air and to shed when it gets warmer.
I’m … Read More ...
Knit a Sideways Cable Sweater
Sweaters with the cables running sideways are pretty popular this year, and Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation was inspired to design her own in a pretty red mohair yarn speckled with black.
Check out her site for some great details … Read More ...
My Latest Finished Object: Nutmeg
Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.
I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.
The pattern … Read More ...
Deep Fall Surprises from Knitty
If you’re looking for a new project to start this weekend, check out the surprises from Knitty for DeepFall.
The Regatta Sock is a pretty toe-up number that has a triangular lace pattern that looks like a field of pennants. … Read More ...
Make Your Own Grid Sweater
Black and white is always a big trend in fashion, and a grid design is a great way to show off these bold colors together. Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation was inspired by a cropped sweater from Rodarte to create … Read More ...
