SilverSpun yarn is so much fun to work with. I used it over the winter in a pair of gloves, which takes advantage of the conductive power of silver (you can still interact with phones and other screens with them … Read More...
Tips for Dealing with (and Preventing) Clothes Moths in Your Stash
Once upon a time we had an infestation of moths in our house, but thank goodness they weren’t clothes moths. These are the moths that eat natural fibers, including our knit sweaters and unused yarn if they can get to … Read More...
Knit a Bow Tie for a Dog
Last week I told you about a woman knitting scarves for dogs; today I have a sweet pattern for a little bow tie for a dog. This is a great little scrap project for your dapper doggie and … Read More...
Giveaway: Floral Blocks to Knit and Crochet
Congratulations to Donna.
They say that April showers bring May flowers, but where I live the May flowers have been getting rained on quite a bit lately. So I thought it would be fun to share some flowers of the … Read More...
Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing
Jacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More...
Knitting Projects fit for a Princess
I think every knitter who saw the first pictures of Princess Charlotte thought the same things: ooh, pretty blanket, and I could totally knit that hat.
Looking for more Baby knits? Check out these Baby Knitting pattern books
we found … Read More...
Project Notebook: Lacy Mitts
I have a new pattern just released at CraftBits that I think you’ll like. The Lacy Mitts are a great project for a special woman in your life (though at this point they might have to be a belated Mother’s … Read More...
Make Prettier Decreases with This Tip
Knit 2 together is the standard for a right-leaning decrease, and it’s usually paired with a slip, slip, knit, which leans to the left.
But ssks are ugly. Some people improve the situation by slipping the first stitch as if … Read More...
Learn How to Knit a Pieced Raglan with This Easy Tutorial
I’m going to TNNA at the end of the month, and I’m in mad knitting mode trying to get a few things together to wear. Right now I’m working on a Quickie Cardigan by Amy Gunderson a sweet little lace … Read More...
Giveaway: Quick Knits for Babies
Congratulations to Michelle.
Now that royal baby Charlotte has arrived, it seems the whole world is a little baby crazy. Of course knitters are often baby crazy, and new little ones are always a great reason to do a bit … Read More...
Knitting News: Knitting More than Your Bit, Knitting for Pets and More
With the celebration of ANZAC Day, the Southland Times uncovered the story of Janet Bowie, a knitter who completed 736 pairs of socks for men fighting in Gallipoli and throughout Europe during World War I. In 1919 she was awarded … Read More...
Interweave Library Up for Sale
If you’re anywhere near Loveland, Colo., you’re going to want to consider attending the craft book sale and liquidation happening at Interweave’s old building. The founder of Interweave, Linda Ligon, is selling off the collection of books, notes and samples … Read More...
Bust Through Your Stash with a Garter Stitch Blanket
Confession time: my stash is starting to make me a little nervous. I have book leftovers, yarns I bought, things people have sent me to review, little bits of balls from projects I’ve finished and big projects I stopped in … Read More...
More Projects to Knit for Summer
A few cute warm-weather projects have caught my eye recently, and I thought I would share some with you in case you’re looking for some summer knitting inspiration.
I can’t stop thinking about the Tribeca Tunic from Lion Brand Yarn… Read More...
Knit a Fun Dishcloth in Mosaic Knitting
I’m suddenly seeing mosaic knitting all over the place, which is great because I think it’s an underused technique. (I did cover it in my latest book
, by the way!)
Sandra from the Feminine Touch shares a fun cotton … Read More...
Stitch for the Stocking and a Chance to Win $5,000
You might remember last year when I told you about the effort at Yarnspirations to knit the world’s largest Christmas stocking — which is really individual squares measuring 3 feet across — in support of the Children of Fallen Patriots … Read More...
Giveaway: Huge Huggable Mochimochi
Congratulations to Anne!
Sometimes I get jealous of crocheters because it’s seemingly so much easier to make dolls and characters and food and all sorts of really interesting creations out of crochet than it is out of knitting. Maybe that’s … Read More...
Learn the Right Way to Pick up Stitches for a Button Band
One 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
And 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
The 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...