I have been knitting a lot of shawls this summer, because I like to wear them all the time. I’m loving this sweet Sunflower Shawl from Ali Ovenshine (Capellaluna Fibers).

It’s a big shawl worked in simple stitches (mostly Seed … Read More...

I’ve been wanting to knit a new market bag for a while now. Probably because I miss going to the market and would love to have a nice new accessory when I go again.

Bags are great to knit in … Read More...

PDX Knitterati recently released a great new pattern called Half the Sky, inspired by a time-lapse photo of the night sky.

It uses slipped stitches and star stitch to make the tracks and stars in the sky.

It’s such a … Read More...

We’ve all been home for a LONG time now, so it might be a good time to knit some new accessories for the house.

This Any Angle pillow from Yarnspirations looks like fun. It uses three colors to make a … Read More...

Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.

This is … Read More...

Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.

There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...

I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.

The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More...

I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.

The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More...

Since Ravelry changed its site design last month, making it unusable for some people (and it’s unknown when or if those issues will be fixed) many people are looking for alternatives to Ravelry for buying and selling patterns.

Promised Fibers … Read More...

This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More...

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...

Jacqueline Cieslack’s Sol knit top was developed for a collection celebrating the summer solstice, and it’s just the thing to knit and wear at the height of summer.

It’s a cropped (though there’s an option for a full-length version as … Read More...