I already have a list of too many things I want to knit before it gets much colder (not to mention some knit toys for my daughter for Christmas; I’ll share the inspiration behind that on Monday), but there are … Read More...
Winter is Coming — Have You Started Knitting an Afghan Yet?
I recently started a project, which will be done really soon if I just keep working on it, using three strands of yarn held together to knit a blanket. It’s going to be huge and super warm and use a … Read More...
Knit Mitts Inspired by Lit
A lot of the knitting-related stories and roundups you see on other, more mainstream, non-knitting websites are usually pretty silly, but this is a great one.
Recently Book Riot collected 22 patterns for knit mitts and mittens (and they actually … Read More...
Use Your Favorite Single Skeins to Knit a Fun Wrap
I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of single skeins in my yarn stash. If you go to fiber festivals, or even shopping at your local yarn store when you don’t have a particular project in mind, … Read More...
Giveaway: A to Z of Knitting
Congratulations to Ella!
A few weeks ago I gave away a good collection of learn-to-knit booklets that I reviewed all at once with some other books over at About.
This week I’ve got another one for you. A to Z … Read More...
Need a Quick Halloween Costume? Finger-Knit Medusa Snakes!
It’s almost time for the costumes and creatures of the night, and if you’re still struggling to find the perfect costume that’s both easy and shows off your crafty side, look no further than these finger-knit Medusa snakes, perfect … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Coffee Cozy with a Woodland Creature
I told you the other day that I Love Yarn Day was celebrated over the weekend, and Stitch and Unwind celebrated all last week with free patterns and other fun stuff.
I love these little coffee cup cozies embellished with … Read More...
Deep Fall Surprises from Knitty
The Deep Fall surprises from Knitty have been published, and they’re both pretty darn cute, so you’re going to want to add them to your knitting queues.
The Crosshatch Cowl by Karin Brummer uses a brioche netting stitch worked in … Read More...
Fall Trends from Celebrities and Others to Add to Your Knitting
I’ve already talked a bit this season about fall trends in the context of using big, bulky yarn. Here’s another look at trends for the season based on the scarves and cowls worn by celebrities.
You’ll see here, too, … Read More...
Tips for Substituting Yarn
Some knitters are really paranoid about using yarn other than what’s called for in the pattern. I once read that a majority of knitters even use the exact same colors called for in a pattern, as if changing a design … Read More...
Giveaway: Modern Country Knits
Craftyone is the winner!
Have you ever dreamed of leaving your regular life behind and raising fiber animals? It’s a dream most of us knitters and yarn crafters probably have from time to time, but Susan Gibbs actually did it, … Read More...
I Love Yarn Day Every Day
Saturday marked the fifth I Love Yarn Day, a celebration of all things fiber and yarn crafty.
I was busy celebrating my husband’s birthday and didn’t get a chance to mention it, but it’s a great holiday that this … Read More...
Halloween Costumes to Knit for Your Cat
In last week’s roundup of patterns for dogs, I promised I would share some Halloween knitting patterns for cats this week. While they might have been a little harder to find, they make up for it in cuteness, and … Read More...
Midwestern Knitters, Check Out Annie’s Craft Festival
A brand-new, one-of-a-kind craft festival is being presented later this month in the Annie’s Craft Festival, taking place in Fort Wayne, Ind., October 30 through November 1.
The weekend will include classes taught by industry greats such as Lily Chin … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Strawberry Hat, for Halloween or Whenever
A themed hat can be a Halloween costume for a little kid almost by itself or with a same-colored onesie or other neutral clothes.
This strawberry hat by the Chilly Dog is the result of a request to knit a … Read More...
Ways to Wear a Triangle Shawl, Plus a Pattern to Try
I recently published a pattern for a bulky triangle shawl, which is super fast and easy (really, I knit mine in three days) and a perfect gift knitting project.
I have a lot of triangular or similarly shaped shawls, … Read More...
Giveaway: 150 Scandinavian Motifs
Congratulations to Karey and Kim!
I feel like fall and winter are great times for color knitting. Maybe because stranded knitting makes double-thick projects that are extra warm, or maybe just because we all need a little more color in … Read More...
Knitting Funnies
I have a few funny knitting related things to share this week, so I thought I would put them all together in one post for when you need a laugh or a smile.
First, this past week was Wool Week… Read More...
Halloween Costumes to Knit for Your Dog
I don’t actually have a dog, but I know a lot of knitters do have dogs and like to dress them up in costumes for Halloween and other holidays. So I thought I’d take a peek at what’s out there … Read More...
Lots of Great Knitting Advice in One Place
I have often shared projects from my online knitting buddy Donna, whose blog goes by the name purl3agony. She’s got a lot of fun patterns as well as tips and advice on her site, and she recently combined a bunch … Read More...