Though I’m more of a glove person myself, I know that mittens are actually better for keeping your hands warm, and they’re a lot more approachable for knitters of all skill levels who might think all those fingers are just … Read More...

This sweet Lovely Sentiment Hat by Stefanie Canich (which runs $3 on Ravelry) is certainly a sweet way to keep someone you love (or yourself!) warm.

But that funky pom-pom on top of the sample just makes it all … Read More...

I have known lots of kids who were interested in knitting and have even taught a few how to do it through the years.

But it can be problematic to find knitting patterns for younger knitters, because you need things … Read More...

Stranded knitting can be a little intimidating to knitters who haven’t tried it before, but I promise it is really simple. You just work a stitch or several in one color, then one or several in another, leaving the other … Read More...

Are you done with winter by now? And winter knits?

If you just can’t stand the idea of knitting more heavy wool or bulky projects, I have just the thing for you.

Or more to the point, Kiku Corner does.… Read More...

I love knitting baby blankets for new little ones, but adding a hat to the mix — or to a mostly storebought gift — can be quick and easy to do, even for newer knitters.

This basic knitted baby hat… Read More...

I’ve been in the knitting game for a pretty long time in Internet years, probably around 12. And in that time ponchos have come around a couple of times.

I’ve never knit one.

I never quite saw the point. I’d … Read More...

A friend of mine shared this pattern on Facebook the other day and I’m completely blown away and smitten with it.

In the Land of Spare Ooom by Sara Ray is a stunning double-knit cowl showing Lucy about to step … Read More...

I just finished crocheting a really fun and super cozy pair of slipper boots (the Sierra slippers from Make & Do Crew), and I may be kind of obsessed.

I mean, knit socks are great, but pairing them with knit … Read More...

Last winter there was kind of a fad related to messy bun hats or ponytail hats. These are like regular hats, but you don’t decrease such that you can close up the top of the hat. Instead, you finish it … Read More...

Do you follow any yarn companies or other knitting-related sites on social media? (I hope you’re following Craft Gossip at least!)

I love to follow some of my favorite companies because they often share free patterns and new patterns and … Read More...

If you’ve been reading this site for long, you may remember I participated in an almost-year-long blog hop related to knit washcloths/dishcloths last year.

The ladies behind that effort are back again with a year-long blanket sampler project, and the … Read More...

A knitting-related page I follow on Facebook recently shared a link to the Big Herringbone Cowl from Purl Soho.

It’s an oldish pattern, but it is lovely and squishy and bulky and I was definitely drawn to it in my … Read More...

I’m a big fan of cowls over scarves because it feels like more of the fabric is up around your face where you need it, but a knit hood might be an even better idea.

This hood, call Friend of … Read More...

One of my perpetual New Year’s resolutions has to do with winnowing down my yarn stash, both through getting rid of things that I don’t love or can’t imagine actually using, and through actually knitting with the yarn that I … Read More...

I have been working all fall and as much of winter as we’ve had so far mostly on one gigantic project.

Months ago my daughter and I were at the craft store and she picked a few giant skeins of … Read More...

All month I’ve been sharing patterns with you to make last-minute gift knitting a little easier. I hope you’ve found some inspiration and maybe knit some great things as well.

Now that we’re down to Christmas Eve eve, there’s not … Read More...

If there are tea or coffee lovers on your list, the perfect last-minute gift is a great bag of coffee or box of tea, a mug or travel cup and a simple knit cozy.

Coffee cup cozies usually take less … Read More...

I’m not British, so I hadn’t heard the story of Kevin the Carrot until reader Nicola Riley sent me her pattern for one.

Apparently Kevin is the star – along with his carrot family – of a television spot … Read More...

Now that we’re getting rather down to the wire on the holiday season, you might be thinking there’s not anything you still have time to make for holiday gifts.

While we’re definitely looking at things that are smaller over the … Read More...