This one, admittedly, is kind of gross. And also kind of cool. Whether you’re knitting for Halloween or to celebrate the return of “The Walking Dead” this weekend (why not both?) this knit zombie is a great way to do … Read More...
Thoughts on Sweater Ease
Since this is a perfect time to knit sweaters (and I’m trying to finish up about five of them this month!) I thought it would be good to share this article from Knitting Daily discussing the issue of ease in … Read More...
Scarf Book Winners
We have two winners for the Scarf Style 2 book: commenters 36 and 64.
Stephanie S., number 36, says she’s a new knitter so she doesn’t have a favorite scarf yet.
And number 64, Maryanne, says there are too many … Read More...
A Yarny Flash Mob in San Francisco
To celebrate I Love Yarn Day, which is this Friday, October 11, the good folk at Crochet Today are organizing a knit and crochet “flash mob” (by which I think they just mean knitting and crocheting in public, not … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Knit Costumes for Halloween
After reading Knit Your Own Moustache I started thinking about different ways you can add knitting to costumes for Halloween or any occasion that might call for dressing up. And of course there are a lot of options out there.… Read More...
Need a Halloween Costume? Knit a Moustache!
The good people at Sterling Publishing sent me a copy of Knit Your Own Moustache
a few months ago, and I finally got around to giving it a look. It’s such a fun book! It includes 20 knit and crochet … Read More...
Top Ten Sweater Patterns for Beginners
Knitting your first sweater is a big step to take so it is important to find a sweater pattern that is simple to knit. Here are some of my favorites when it comes to simple sweaters that look great!
If … Read More...
Knit a Pillow with Stockings on it
Red Heart has just launched its “12 Weeks of Christmas” celebration, in which they’re promoting a holiday-themed knit and crochet pattern each week up to Christmas.
This week’s is the super cute Holiday Pillow with Stockings, which is exactly … Read More...
Circular Needle Organization Idea
My circular knitting needle situation is rather out of control. I basically have a full drawer of a filing cabinet that is full of circulars and interchangeables (OK, and double-points, but still).
I’ve long wanted to make one of those … Read More...
Michigan Artist Knits a Safe House
Life has not been easy for artist and knitter Annie Eckrich. After her parents divorced and her mom stopped receiving child support, the family’s home was foreclosed on when she was 16. They spent some time floating from place to … Read More...
Yarn Whisperer Winner
All your comments about how you settle in on a cold day make me wish it were colder where I live! I think I’m finally ready for fall.
The winner (I totally just typed “winter,” ha!) of The Yarn Whisperer… Read More...
Five Fun Cowls for Free
If you’re looking for some knitting for the weekend that will get you into the fall spirit, check out this new free ebook from Knitting Daily. These five cowl patterns give you lots of options for a little warmth … Read More...
Knit a Simple Triangle Poncho
Simple shapes are a great way to use up little bits of yarn left from other knitting projects, and Mel from Mellywood’s Mansion is sharing a project she made with some odd balls: a simple triangular poncho.
Worked from … Read More...
A Brief History of Stripes
You might not think that something as basic as stripes would have any sort of history, but according to weaver Sarah Cross, there’s a pretty interesting story behind stripes.
Writing on the Buttons and Paint… blog, she says that … Read More...
Knit a Dress for Your Soap Bottle
Dishcloths and washcloths are a lot of fun to knit, so why not add a little more knitting to the kitchen? The Leisure Arts booklet Dishcloth Dresses
by Debbie Trainor has 12 patterns for little “dresses” you can knit out … Read More...
Easy Winter Mittens ala Charlie Brown
Here in Arkansas we’re finally getting cool mornings, though the afternoons are still warming up nicely. Over the weekend my daughter went out to get the newspaper and had to bundle in pants and a fleece jacket, then she didn’t … Read More...
And Speaking of Candy Corn…
Remember last week when I shared with you a bunch of different knitting patterns using candy corn as inspiration? The reason I had candy corn on the brain was because I was working on my own candy corn themed … Read More...
Harry Potter Magazine Winners
Sometimes the random number generator doesn’t seem all that random, but today’s lucky winners are commenters number 41 and 45.
Renee says she loves Fluffy, the “three-headed puppy,” and I’m pretty sure she’s the only person who said that, so … Read More...
Candy Corn Themed Knitting Patterns
I don’t really even like eating candy corn, but I’ve had it on the brain lately since I’ve been working on a really fun project I’ll share with you soon. Candy corn is a great motif for knitting because it’s … Read More...
Help Funding the Knitting Maine Pattern Booklet
I love a good knitting-related Kickstarter, and this one from knitwear designers Kristen TenDyke could use our support.
She’s looking for funding for the printing of her lovely looking pattern booklet Knitting Maine. That’s certainly a topic I can … Read More...