Talk about a personalized project. NeuroKnitting is a company that uses an EEG headset and records brain activity while a person listens to portions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, then takes the resulting activity and incorporates the brain waves into a … Read More...
Knit a Simple Tank Top for Summer
Over the weekend I finished knitting the body (though I still have some edging and seaming to do) of a super simple tank top I got in a kit from We Are Knitters, which I will actually tell you all … Read More...
Giveaway: The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting
Melody is our winner!
I have been cleaning up my office recently and I moved my pile of giveaway books from one shelf to another and this book ended up on top, which is reason enough to give it away … Read More...
Stitch Along with Yarnspirations on a Summer’s Worth of Bags
Yarnspirations is hosting a three-week, three-project knit and crochet along (three patterns for each craft), with Vickie Howell providing the knit patterns and Mikey of the Crochet Crowd sharing the crochet projects.
Starting June 29, you’ll be able to pick … Read More...
Deborah Norville to Host Knit and Crochet Now!
The yarn craft show “Knit and Crochet Now!” is getting a new host. Deborah Norville, television personality, face of a yarn line with Premier Yarns and all around crafty lady will be taking the helm of the show for its … Read More...
A Peek at Some Super-Sweet Knits from Instagram
Are you on Instagram? This visual social media site is full of knitters (just search the hashtag #knittersofinstagram to find some) and yarn shops showing off some beautiful stuff.
You can find me there, by the way, as Our Daily … Read More...
On What Designers Do, and What Good Patterns are Worth
This is a conversation that’s been on my mind for a long time, probably even before I saw this post about how much people are willing to pay for patterns. The writer is talking about a specific book that … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Pillow Shaped Like a Fox
The trend of foxes in crafting just does not seem to be going away, and if you’re a fan of these furry creatures, you’ll want to check out Amanda Berry’s super cute Oliver Fox pillow pattern, which is available … Read More...
Giveaway: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
Congratulations to knittingdancer!
We could all use a little help when it comes to finishing our knitting projects well. Of course the knitting itself matters a lot, but finishing can really make or break a project. If your buttonholes are … Read More...
Celebrate the 10th Annual Worldwide Knit in Public Day
In the past, Worldwide Knit in Public Day has spread out over a week, because it was often at the same time as the big TNNA show in the states. But that’s already happened this year, so everyone is celebrating … Read More...
Man Knits a Movie on a Scarf
This may be one of the strangest uses of knitting I’ve ever encountered.
Greg Climer, a fashion designer and member of the faculty at Parsons New School of Design has developed a method to turn film into knitting and back … Read More...
Patriotic Knits for American Holidays
Patriotic knitting patterns are such a fun way to bring a little handmade charm to American holidays, whether you’re crafting for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, or a summer barbecue with red, white and blue … Read More...
Knitty First Fall is Here, with a New Server
Everyone who has ever tried to visit Knitty on release day knows it can be an exercise in frustration. Pages are often excruciatingly slow to load, and when I write about the new issue I usually throw in a disclaimer … Read More...
Don’t be Afraid of Knitting in the Round
Yarn Academy recently did a three-part series on knitting in the round, covering common fears about knitting in the round, challenging those fears with facts and providing additional benefits of knitting in the round.
Circular knitting is great … Read More...
Knit a Dancing Donut for Your Ballerina’s Hair
My daughter is five and recently had her first dance recital. All the girls wore their hair in a bun, which is pretty standard. She has a lot of hair, and it was quite a mess, and didn’t look as … Read More...
Giveaway: NeedleTravel Fiber & Fabric Mania Guidebook
Jennifer is our winner!
The weekend before last I spent in Columbus, Ohio, at the summer show for the National Needlearts Association, the major trade group for needle crafters. I had a great time and met a lot of … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Yarn Bombing Edition
The knitters and crocheters of Saltburn are back at it, this time decorating the pier for the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice in Wonderland. The project includes a crocheted Alice, knit Cheshire Cat, other characters, playing cards, … Read More...
Sweet Cardigans to Knit for Summer
I’m on a bit of a cardigan kick right now. I stitched up but haven’t yet sewn together the Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson, which I think will be perfect for summer thanks to the shorter sleeves and allover eyelet … Read More...
Get Rid of Stash by Hosting a Magic Ball Party
I don’t really know why this was news, but a few weeks ago I came across this fun article about a New Jersey knitting group that had a magic ball scarf making party.
I’ve told you before about making … Read More...
Lion Brand Offers Patterns for Curvy Girls
It can be difficult for knitters who need to knit larger sized garments to find projects that are sized to fit them and attractive. Lion Brand Yarn is trying to make that a little easier with the introduction of the … Read More...