You all know I like to knit for little kids (being as I have one, and I wrote a book of baby knits) and I’m in love with the new collection BT Kids from Brooklyn Tweed.
they’re known for … Read More...
Check Out the Interweave Hurt Book Sale
I don’t usually promote sales on the site because there are so many and they are over so quickly it’s not usually worth it, but one sale I always check out each year is the Interweave Hurt Book Sale. … Read More...
Afghans for Afghans Looks to Shower Babies
Afghans for Afghans is a longstanding knitting-related humanitarian organization that provides hats, blankets, socks and other warm knit goods to the people of Afghanistan.
Right now they’re in the midst of a June baby shower campaign and are seeking socks … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Fish
Kat at Just Crafty Enough has been on a mission of knitting cute sea creatures lately. I shared her knit starfish recently, and now she’s back with a sweet knit fish.
The fish is worked in the round and … Read More...
A Peek at Knitty First Fall
I’m not anywhere near thinking about fall yet, but the good news is that Knitty’s First Fall edition isn’t really thinking about fall that much, either. This is a collection that’s abut seasonal transitions, so if it’s still feeling springlike … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf for Summer
I know summer and scarf don’t usually go together, but hear me out. This lovely scarf from Classic Elite Yarns uses a blend of linen, viscose and cotton yarn, which is perfect for summer knitting.
The yarn itself is … Read More...
Knits for Canada Day
I know most people are probably thinking ahead to the Fourth of July, but just before we get to that holiday there’s Canada Day. Whether you live in Canada or just are a fan of maple leaves and hockey, creating … Read More...
A Look Behind the Scenes at Noro
A Japanese television program called “Great Gear” recently featured a look into yarn producer Eisaku Noro’s production facilities, and it’s a great bit of eye candy for lovers of knitting and color.
The show calls the yarns “exquisitely colored” and … Read More...
Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day (Week)
Though it’s officially called World Wide Knit in Public Day, the event actually spans a week, this year from June 9 through June 22. According to the event’s website, it is the largest knitter-run event in the world (which … Read More...
Floral Mittens for May, in June
From time to time I will lose an email in my inbox (please tell me that happens to you, too?) and will completely forget that I needed to do something or share something until it’s a lot later than is … Read More...
World Cup Yarn Bombing Hits UK Beach Town
The knitters of Saltburn in the UK love decorating their pier for all sorts of occasions, such as the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and the Queen’s Jubilee.
This time the Yarnstormers have stitched up a tribute to the teams … Read More...
An Approach to Seaming a Seamless Sweater
I’m kind of conflicted when it comes to seams and sweaters. I understand logically that seams are important. They bring stability to a piece, can help it hold its shape through washing and wearing, and can be used to … Read More...
I’ll Admit I’m Intrigued
I’ve been a little obsessed with knit tank tops lately, because I’ve pretty much been living in tank tops for the past couple of weeks and that trend is going to continue.
If you need another tank for your to … Read More...
Knit a Cabled Blanket for Baby
I love knitting baby blankets because they give you a chance to play with a motif or stitch pattern on a relatively small scale.
The Sweet Cables Baby Blanket from purl3agony uses a chunky yarn and a sweet stitch pattern … Read More...
Practice Slip Stitching with This Mosaic Tote
I feel like slip stitch knitting does not get as much attention as it should as a really cool technique that makes color knitting easy.
When you work slip stitch or mosaic knitting, you’re only working with one color of … Read More...
Knit a Fun Starfish for Summer
Now that it’s June it’s time to think about summer knitting projects, and this starfish project from Just Crafty Enough is a really fun one.
This project uses a fun construction method, where you knit the legs first and the … Read More...
Using Household Items for Knitting
Whether you’re traveling this summer or just want to do a bit of knitting on the go without dragging your whole knitting tool arsenal with you, there are some great hacks you can do to use regular household items to … Read More...
Ten Knitted Tank Tops for Summer
There are so many great tank top knitting patterns out there, but I love alliteration so here are 10 of them that you might want to get on your needles pronto so you can wear them when the weather really … Read More...
Knit a Simple T-Shirt for Summer
It’s time for summer garment knitting if you haven’t started already, and I’m pretty well in love with this basic Raglan T-shirt from Classic Elite Yarns.
The yarn involved, Mesa, is a really great cotton yarn that is wonderful even … Read More...
Have an Old Fridge? Use it for Yarn Storage
Admittedly this is a yarn storage solution that is not going to work for many people, but it’s just so darn cool I couldn’t resist sharing.
The clever blogger behind Inspiration and Realisation found herself with a small refrigerator that … Read More...