Double knitting is one of those things, like so many things in knitting, that seems really hard until you try it. Once you’ve worked a little bit you understand what’s happening a little more and it’s not nearly as hard … Read More...
Giveaway: Under 100 Knit Collection
Congratulations to Donna!
It’s become a semiannual tradition to give away a copy of the Under 100 Knit Collection from Knit Picks because there’s always such a great response to it.
This book packs 30 patterns, for projects ranging from … Read More...
Add Some Warmth Quick with this Rainbow Colored Cowl
No matter the weather where you are, I think we can all appreciate instant gratification knitting projects. If it’s warm where you are now, maybe you don’t need a knit cowl, but you’ll be one step ahead of the weather … Read More...
Ideas to Help Make Knitting More Comfortable
I have long had RSI (repetitive strain injury) problems with my hands, wrists and arms when I knit too much. It can be anything from pain to numbness to stinging to stiffness, and it keeps me from knitting as much … Read More...
Review: Highland Outlander Knits
I’ve never read any of the Outlander
books or watched the television series based on them, but I know the time-traveling romance set in the Scottish highlands is appealing to a lot of people for a lot of reasons. Knitters … Read More...
Easy Tops to Knit for Summer
The weather is officially warm here in Arkansas, and all I want to do is knit summery tops. So I decided to hit up Ravelry for some easy, quick projects that those of us who are already feeling the warm … Read More...
Knit a Bookmark that Looks Like a Yarn Ball
Did you know April is National Public Library Month? We go to the library at least once a week, so we don’t need any special time to celebrate it, but if you haven’t been to your local library in a … Read More...
Giveaway: 60 Quick Cotton Knits
MaryBeth is the winner.
It’s the season for knitting with cotton in the Northern Hemisphere, so this week I’m giving away a book that will help you do just that.
60 Quick Cotton Knit
s aims to include patterns knit … Read More...
How to Make and Use I-Cord
I’ve probably mentioned that I’m teaching some fiber arts classes for kids this summer, and one of the projects we are going to tackle is making spool knitters and making knit cord.
Of course you can do the same thing … Read More...
Did You Know about These Celebrities Who Knit?
I don’t know if it’s because we’re heading in to summer or because I just haven’t been paying attention, but I didn’t see a lot of knitting news this week. But I did want to share this piece from mental_floss … Read More...
Review: New Lace Knitting
I have a strange relationship with lace. I like the idea of lace knitting, I love the look of a lot of it, and yet I resolved long ago that my lifestyle is not that of a person who knits … Read More...
Free Knitting Patterns – Intricate Dish Cloth Patterns
Because we’re talking about potholders, dishcloths and other kitchen knitting this week I thought I’d head to Ravelry and take a look at some dishcloth knitting patterns.
Of course when you search for free knit dishcloth patterns you get more … Read More...
Need a No-Knit Way to Use Some Yarn?
I usually try to stick to things that are actually knit when I share projects over here, but some people use yarn in other crafty ways that are worth noting.
Like this spring wreath featured at CraftsNCoffee, which uses bright … Read More...
Giveaway: 25+ Potholders to Knit
Our winner is inspired4eternity.
If you love knitting for your kitchen, you’re going to like this week’s giveaway. I have a copy of 25+ Potholders to Knit
this week, which is a really fun book, which has a great variety … Read More...
KnitBits: Trudeau’s Socks, New Twist Collective and Tons More
Did you hear about the 92-year-old woman who knit Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau a pair of socks? Well, he sent a hand written note back thanking her. Lillie Stewart has been knitting socks for 60-some years, and keeps her … Read More...
Review: Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit
I had a different book review on my calendar for this week, but the girl insisted I knit her something from Rachel Borello’s Ten Adorable Teddy Bears to Knit
this week so I figured since I was using the book … Read More...
Easy, Pretty, Fun Knits for Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up in the states a little earlier than I realized, and I thought it would be fun to share some ideas you can knit for the moms and grandmothers in your life.
I searched mom knitting … Read More...
Knit a Big Hat Fast
I know some parts of the United States are still suffering through winter, and it’s going to be winter soon in the Southern Hemisphere, so I think there are a lot of people out there who could still use a … Read More...
Giveaway: Season 7 of Knit and Crochet Now
Congratulations to Laurie!
A new season of Knit and Crochet Now! is on its way, and it’s super exciting to see how the show has changed with new host Deborah Norville. Known as the anchor of Inside Edition, she’s … Read More...
KnitBits: New Pattern Collections, Geeky Crochet and More
If you’re looking for something new to knit this weekend, you’re in luck. Knitting Daily has a new free collection of five chunky knitting patterns (must be registered to download, which is free), while Yarnspirations has issued a lookbook full … Read More...