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Learn the Right Way to Pick up Stitches for a Button Band

April 24, 2015 by Sarah White

picking up stitchesOne of the biggest problems knitters have when knitting sweaters is accurately picking up the right number of stitches evenly across the garment when working the button bands on a cardigan (or a neckline, for that matter).

Kelbourne Woolens has … Read More...

Knitty Surprises for Spring/Summer

April 23, 2015 by Sarah White

knitty surprisesAnd if you still needed more knitting inspiration for the season after the Twist Collective release, Knitty published its spring/summer surprises today, and I’ve got to say they’re pretty great.

The Angular Velocity socks by Rich Ensor feature a dainty … Read More...

New Twist Collective is Out

April 22, 2015 by Sarah White

spring summer 15 twist collectiveThe spring/summer 2015 Twist Collective was just released, and if you’re looking for something fun to knit for spring or summer, this is a great place to start.

I love Placid, a cardigan by Amy Gunderson with eyelet panels along … Read More...

Knit Some Adorable Dr Who Dalek Mittens

April 22, 2015 by Sarah White

knit dalek mittensKat at Just Crafty Enough is always knitting cute mittens, to the point that I’m actually behind at sharing them (sorry, Kat!). But I couldn’t resist showing you these Dalek Mittens right away, because they may in fact be the … Read More...

Knitting News: A Survivor Sweater, Inmates Knit for Charity and a Legacy of Knitting

April 21, 2015 by Sarah White

oklahoma city sweaterThe Oklahoma City bombing happened 20 years ago on Sunday, and one woman who was injured by the blast has knit a special sweater that holds the memories of those who were lost and what has happened since.

Priscilla Salyers … Read More...

Get This Summer Cardigan Pattern for Free Through June 15, 2015

April 20, 2015 by Sarah White

wispy willow cardiganIf 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...

Giveaway: Finger Knitting Fun

April 20, 2015 by Sarah White

finger knitting fun

Congratulations to Jill!

As knitters and yarn crafters, we want to get the kids in our lives involved in the fiber arts as soon as we possibly can. Little kids are often interested in doing things like we do, and … Read More...

Knit a Summer Scarf with Open Rectangles

April 17, 2015 by Sarah White

modular knit summer scarfKnitters sometimes have trouble coming up with things to knit that they can still wear when it’s warm out. So I really like this Little Rectangles Summer Scarf from Knitting and so on, both because it’s really cool and striking … Read More...

Learn to #StitchAwayStress with the Craft Yarn Council

April 16, 2015 by Sarah White

lemon stress ball knitting patternApril is National Stress Awareness Month, and the Craft Yarn Council is celebrating by spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of yarn crafts.

Knitting and crocheting are perfect for busting stress, giving you something to focus on other that … Read More...

The Trials and Tribulations of a Beginner Knitter {Guest Post}

April 15, 2015 by Sarah White

tips for beginning knittersToday I’m sharing a fun post from newer knitter Heather Jones full of great tips for newer knitters. I hope you enjoy it!

You could say that I was jumping on the “knitting is trendy again” bandwagon when I decided … Read More...

Review: Two Easy Ways to Knit for Babies

April 14, 2015 by Sarah White

leisure arts baby bookletsI was cleaning in my office yesterday and I cam across a couple of cute Leisure Arts booklets about baby knits that I thought you all might enjoy.

The first, Garter Stitch for Baby by Candi Jensen and Heather Vantress, … Read More...

Giveaway: Lion Brand Homespun

April 13, 2015 by Sarah White

homespun yarn giveaway

Congratulations to Priyanka!

I had a really fun opportunity to teach a knitting class at a local advertising firm that’s doing some work for Lion Brand Yarn, and to show their appreciation they gifted me with a lot of yarn.… Read More...

More Fun Knitting Patterns for Spring

April 13, 2015 by Sarah White

spring knitting projectsI hope that spring has started to make its appearance wherever you are if you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it hasn’t maybe we can rush it along by knitting some great spring projects. We recently … Read More...

Knitting in the Faroe Islands, and on Outlander

April 10, 2015 by Sarah White

faroe islands knittingI found a couple of fun articles related to knitting this week that I thought you’d enjoy.

First up, a Guardian reporter traveled to the Faroe Islands (a collection of 18 islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland) to learn … Read More...

Brooklyn Tweed, in Portland

April 9, 2015 by Sarah White

Wool People Winter 2015 is full of warmth and texture.Jared Flood announced on his blog that, after 10 years in New York City — and four and a half years producing yarn — Brooklyn Tweed (Jared and the company) is moving back to the Pacific Northwest. He wrote:… Read More...

Fun Ways to Experiment with Dyeing Yarn at Home

April 8, 2015 by Sarah White

natural yarn dyeing methodsOver the weekend, when we were done dyeing our Easter eggs, I decided to use some of the leftover dye to dye some yarn. It’s really simple and if you use vinegar in the dye solution the colors should … Read More...

Knitting Warm Fuzzies for Australia’s Animals

April 7, 2015 by Sarah White

knit marsupial pouchesI told you last year about a story calling for people to knit marsupial pouches for animals in Australia who might need a little extra help and warmth after being injured or when babies aren’t with their mamas.

I said … Read More...

Giveaway: Fantastic Mosaics Video Course

April 6, 2015 by Sarah White

fantastic mosaicsLiat Gat of KNITFreedom is known for her great videos that take the mystery out of knitting techniques. She’s done great video libraries of cast ons and binds off that are super references for when you want to try a … Read More...

Knits for the Home for Spring

April 6, 2015 by Sarah White

knits for the home for springThere’s something about the coming of spring that makes you want to change things up around the house, right? Whether you get the feeling you want to repaint a room (I’m thinking hard about upgrading my beige office) or you … Read More...

Bolivian Knitters Help Heal Hearts

April 3, 2015 by Sarah White

bolivia knitters heart deviceThe indigenous Aymara women of Bolivia have knitting as part of their heritage, but now they are able to use old skills in a new way by helping make medical devices to save the lives of children born with holes … Read More...

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