The giant yarn trend does not seem to be going away, and if you loved that giant afghan knit with flagpoles that I shared recently but maybe aren’t up to that kind of commitment, you should check out the Giant … Read More...

I have been making a lot of plastic yarn out of old shopping bags lately as part of a project for my daughter’s school. It’s a lot of fun to use unconventional materials on a traditional handcraft like knitting or … Read More...

I loved this story from the Idaho Statesman about inmates in the Acute Mental Health Unit at the Idaho Department of Correction loom knitting dog sweaters for the Inmate Dog Alliance, in which prisoners train shelter dogs to make them … Read More...

I have never knit a sweater for my husband. When we first got together — almost 20 years ago! — he didn’t really ever wear sweaters, and while he does now, he tends toward lightweight, fine-gauge garments that would be … Read More...

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon, and in the past I have shared knitting patterns with shamrocks and a variety of Aran patterns for you to stitch up for the holiday.

This year I thought I’d look to see … Read More...

The New York Times recently ran an interesting profile of Vladimir Teriokhin, a former ballet dancer in Russia turned sought-after high-fashion knitwear designer. He makes sweaters for the likes of Oscra de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, as well … Read More...

I love the way Kate Atherley’s mind works. Her background in mathematics and experience as a technical editor give her a mind for the analytical side of knitting and knitwear design, but she’s also great at explaining technical things in … Read More...

In the past I have not been a big afghan knitter, but this fall and winter I’ve made two giant blankets (one, the Bulky Stockinette Throw, is free on Ravelry; the other I will let you know about as … Read More...

I’m a little obsessed with fingerless gloves (and am wearing a pair as I write this, as a matter of fact) because my hands are cold all the time. It’s great to have mitts that are really cute if you’re … Read More...

Reader amchart is our winner!

It won’t always be this way, that the book I’m giving away is the one I reviewed the week before, but since we had such fun with the cowl book I thought it would be … Read More...

There’s so much great knitting news this week, but I think we have to start with the story of Brad Perry, a reporter from KUSI San Diego, who on a whim accepted a ticket to a taping of “Jimmy … Read More...

I’ve been enjoying the discussion on the giveaway post this week and seeing that a lot of people are knitting a lot of cowls.

But for those who aren’t, maybe this book will prove more interesting. Knit Scarves and Shawls … Read More...

Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we’re about to begin the Year of the Monkey.

I found so many cute monkey knitting patterns I actually had to stop looking for fear of overwhelming you all with the … Read More...

I have never really been that into ponchos, but each time the come back into style I feel myself getting a little weaker.

I particularly love big, bulky, but otherwise simple designs like this turtleneck capelet/poncho from Modern Crafting. It’s … Read More...

In a knitting group that I belong to on Facebook, someone recently asked what the big deal is about cowls. Why would someone knit a cowl instead of a scarf, she wondered.

Personally, I like the fact that all your … Read More...

Baskets are a perennial trend in home decor, but especially this time of year when we’re all trying to get a little more organized.

With this pattern for a geometric basket from purl3agony, you can use up some of your … Read More...

It’s hard for parents when their kids get past the cuddling and talking to us stage, so one mom of a tween boy took the matter into her own hands and knit a suit that looks like her son.

She … Read More...

I have made a few different cat hat patterns over the years, and I usually do them by knitting a “normal” hat and then knitting the ears separately and sewing them on (or picking up stitches at the top of … Read More...