I’m fascinated by this story about male prisoners in Brazil who knit and crochet for a fashion designer in order to earn money and a reduction in their sentences. Seventeen inmates at Arisvaldo de Campos Pires are currently working with … Read More...
Review: 25+ Potholders to Knit
When I think about knitting for the home, I usually think about things like blankets and pillows, but I also love knit washcloths, dishcloths and other items that I can use every day.
Potholders are a great thing to knit … Read More...
20+ Amazing Knit Insect Patterns
In this roundup, you’ll find 20 different insect knitting patterns that range from cute and cuddly to realistic and detailed. From butterflies and ladybugs to bees and dragonflies, there’s something for everyone. These patterns are perfect for anyone who loves … Read More...
Make a Giant Yarn Tassel to Top Off a Project
It seems like I am always looking for more ways to use more yarn these days as I am really working to clear out my stash. Making pom-poms, tassels and other embellishments — whether used on a knitting project or … Read More...
Giveaway: Animal Lovies
Congratulations to Lee!
This is a book that I really want to need so I can keep it and knit all these adorable projects for myself. But I know I would never actually make them, not having a baby anymore, … Read More...
Use Needle Felting to Join Yarns
Weaving in ends is a chore that most knitters do not enjoy, and we have developed some ways around the problem, whether it’s allowing tiny knots to join ends or making a felted join.
My Poppet has a variation … Read More...
KnitBits: Knitting for the Birds, New Knitty and Stylish Shibori
There are a couple of projects in the news this week that allow knitters to help animals in need. The first is the Royal Voluntary Service’s Big Knit, which raises money to support services for the elderly. The charity … Read More...
Decorate Your Home with Spring Flowers
In the past I have shared with you a lot of ideas for knit flowers, and I thought it might be fun this year to look at patterns that include flowers that you can use all over the home.… Read More...
Review: Teach Me to Knit
I’m teaching some classes at the “summer camp” at my daughter’s school this year that will include a couple of general fiber arts courses for different age groups and a class just focused on learning to knit.
So I have … Read More...
Knit Super Simple Easter Eggs
Here’s one more Easter knitting pattern if you’re still looking for an easy way to add some knitting to your spring decor.
These knit eggs from Evelyn at Nemcsok Farms are worked flat from side to side. You can use … Read More...
Giveaway: Knee-sel for Holding Knitting Patterns
Rose is the winner!
I’ve been doing some spring cleaning in my office (even though it’s not quite spring yet, it certainly feels like it!) and I found this little gadget and thought someone might like it.
The Knee-sel from … Read More...
KnitBits: Yarn Bombing, Using Scraps and Adorable Ducklings
If you’ve been around the knitting world long, you’ve probably heard the name Magda Sayeg, and if you haven’t, you’ve probably seen some of her work. She’s the person who made yarnbombing into a thing, and is known for her … Read More...
Book Review: One Piece Knits
I know I’m not the only knitter who prefers a seamless project. Sure, there are great reasons to sometimes have seams in projects for structure, but a lot of the time projects are just fine worked in one piece without … Read More...
Knitting for Holi
Holi is not really a holiday that you hear much about in the United States. It’s a traditionally Hindu holiday that usually falls in March and marks the beginning of spring, as well as reminding people that good triumphs over … Read More...
A Super Cozy Cabled Blanket
I guess we have a theme this week of knitting big, bulky, warm projects before the last of the cold weather is gone, because here’s another great one.
This cable lap blanket from the Feminine Touch is worked with two … Read More...
A Different Way to Finger Knit, and an Easy Pattern to Try
I recently tried finger knitting with my six-year-old, because she’s really interested in knitting but she can’t get the needles just yet. It’s a fun technique for kids and adults alike, but Julie is Coco and Cocoa has taken finger … Read More...
Knit a Super Tall Cowl for the Last Days of Winter
Winter is trying to leave the southern United States pretty quickly, but I’m not completely convinced we won’t get another cold snap before the season is over. I’m still intermittently working on a couple of sweaters I hope my daughter … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitlandia
Congratulations to Kim!
If you’re a fan of knitting-related travel or just knitting-related armchair travel, you’re going to want to read Clara Parkes’ latest book Knitlandia
. It’s a collection of essays all about different knitting events, people and places … Read More...
Knit a Tribute to Bowie with this Fun Chart
Since the death of David Bowie earlier this year, we have seen that lots of crafters were or have since been inspired by this groundbreaking singer.
Nicole Winer took inspiration from a Kansai Yamamoto-designed Fair Isle outfit Bowie wore … Read More...
KnitBits: Stitches West, a Podcast Patreon and Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
As I mentioned yesterday in my review of Knitlandia, we knitters like to get together at a lot of events through the year. I’ve never been to the Stitches shows, but the blogger behind It Takes Balls to Knit … Read More...