OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.
And I’m really not.
But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More...
Try a Brioche-Like Stitch with this Fisherman’s Rib Scarf
Since we’ve been talking a bit about brioche this week I thought it was appropriate to share this pattern from Classic Elite Yarns for a fisherman’s rib scarf.
Fisherman’s Rib is a stitch that is a lot like brioche … Read More...
Knit Something for Fall from the Donegal Tweed Lookbook
Tweed yarns are just perfect for fall and winter knitting. They’re pretty and warm and just give a nice, wholesome, organic, natural look to whatever you knit with them.
Tahki Yarns has put together a look book celebrating its Donegal … Read More...
Free Chunky Cowl from Sweater Babe {Through Oct. 31, 2014}
The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.
The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More...
Supernatural Mittens to Knit
I’ve been following Kat from Just Crafty Enough in her mission to knit a pair of mittens each month this year with great interest. It’s even kind of inspired me to think about trying to knit a dozen of something … Read More...
Carve Your Pumpkin with Knitting Style
We knitters usually like the world to know our favorite craft, and there’s no reason the people who come to your house on Halloween shouldn’t know that you come armed with needles.
Knitting Daily has a couple of really cute … Read More...
More Reasons to Pick up Your Needles
We probably all know a lot of reasons why knitting is great for us. It’s good for our mental health, for sure. It can also be good for our physical health when we reach for the needles instead of the … Read More...
A Couple of Knitty Surprises
The Deep Fall Knitty surprises went live while I was on vacation last week, so if you didn’t see them, go check them out!
The Briargate Jacket by Nancy Totten is a cardigan with pockets and a textured stitch pattern … Read More...
Giveaway: Brioche Chic
Our winner is Maxine. I’m totally jealous!
Most of the time when I give something away here it’s because I’m trying to clear off my bookshelves or because the publisher sent me more than one copy so I could keep … Read More...
Forget Penguin Jumpers, Knit a Marsupial Pouch!
I don’t know how great a demand there really is for handknit marsupial pouches, or if it really is like the sweaters for penguins thing that comes around every couple of years when in fact sweaters for penguins are not … Read More...
How to Knit Two Hats at the Same Time
Knitters are so darn clever sometimes I just can’t get over it.
Tammy Lyons, who blogs at Eclectic Technique, was thinking about that fact that it’s possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one … Read More...
Knits for the Christmas Tree, if You’re Ready for That
I have been lamenting for a while now that I’m in no way ready to think about Christmas, but that isn’t keeping it from getting any closer.
I wish we could avoid talking about it before Halloween, but if you … Read More...
A Trick to Make Seaming Shoulders Easier
One of the disadvantages of knitting a pieced sweater is all the finishing that’s involved, and one of the most unpleasant duties when it comes to finishing a sweater is sewing in the sleeves.
One of the things that often … Read More...
Halloween without a Costume
If you want to knit an accessory that will give you a bit of a Halloween feel without a full-on costume, there are a lot of great options out there.
I love my bright orange, fun fun Halloween boa as … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting on Top of the World
Congratulations to winner Debby!
Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on Top of the World
is a really fun book, chock full of 50 designs inspired by knitwear and other traditions from around the world.
For example (opening to some pages randomly) an … Read More...
Knit a Basektweave Style Mug Cozy
Blogger A Cook by the Book is inspired by lots of things when she creates projects. This time around it was a mug cozy with a diagonal knot pattern, along with the pattern stitch from a baby blanket, that inspired … Read More...
More Sweater Patterns to Try
In the last installment (for now) of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I’ve got some more sweater patterns for you to consider. I should be sharing a few more roundups of specific kinds of sweaters throughout the month, but I’m … Read More...
Knit a Cute Witch Hat
If you need a Halloween costume without a lot of effort, but still want to incorporate something hand made, check out this easy Witch’s Hat pattern from Maggie’s Rags.
It’s worked from the top down in the round so you … Read More...
Make Your Own Colorful Stitch Markers
It’s really fun and pretty easy to make your own knitting stitch markers
, and this tutorial from My Poppet shows you how to make a rainbow of markers with multicolored wire and coordinating beads.
It doesn’t take a lot … Read More...
Happy I Love Yarn Day!
The second Friday in October is designated as I Love Yarn Day, a delightful made up holiday that celebrates all there is to love about yarn and yarn craft.
I’m celebrating by being in a conference all day, which … Read More...