All I want to do right now is knit sweaters, and this cute Peter Pan children’s sweater/jacket may soon be on my knit list.

It can be worked as a pullover or a cardigan, with or without a hood, … Read More...

Short rows are commonly seen in socks to help make the heel, but there are lots of other reasons you might want to stop a row short and knit in the other direction. It’s a great way to shape all … Read More...

Red Heart has a 12 weeks of Christmas e-mail series that’s full of ideas for knitters and crocheters looking to make their homes a little more festive this holiday season, but they also recently released the Make it Merry ebook… Read More...

It all started with a pin. I don’t even know where the original pin came from for sure (though I found the image at Mommy Despot) and I know I have pinned somewhere but I can’t even find the … Read More...

As the holiday crafting season comes upon us, we’re all looking for simple knitting projects we can use to stockpile some gifts or even just to make a little something for ourselves to relieve some of the stress around the … Read More...

Thanks for the amazing response to my yarn giveaway (if you haven’t entered yet it’s open through Sunday). I’m taking this positive reaction to mean both that you love free yarn and that you love cowls, which a lot of … Read More...

If you’re inspired to start knitting a sweater this fall or winter, there are some great books and courses out there that can help you get started with confidence.

The 30 Day Sweater is a fun ebook course that takes … Read More...

I know some people are intimidated by knitting hats. If you’ve never worked in the round before and you’ve never done any shaping, it can be a little scary to work your first hat.

But really, there’s nothing to it, … Read More...

Fall is officially happening where I live, in that the leaves are falling off the trees, even though the temperatures are still in the 70s.

If you’re looking for some fall decor that will last beyond Halloween, check out these … Read More...

On and off for several years the good people at Berroco have been producing tiny sweater patterns that can be used as decorations on a holiday tree. Called Minutia, these wee projects don’t take a lot of time but … Read More...

Congratulations to Frank George!

When Yarnspirations contacted me about featuring their fall lookbook (which I was totally going to do anyway, because I love it) I threw out the suggestion that we could do a giveaway with the yarn from … Read More...

I’ve gotten a bit off track with talking about sweater knitting this month, but I thought it would be cute to share these little bitty sweaters I saw on Facebook the other day.

The pattern is from Vogue Knitting, and … Read More...

OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.

And I’m really not.

But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More...

Tweed yarns are just perfect for fall and winter knitting. They’re pretty and warm and just give a nice, wholesome, organic, natural look to whatever you knit with them.

Tahki Yarns has put together a look book celebrating its Donegal … Read More...

The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.

The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More...

The Deep Fall Knitty surprises went live while I was on vacation last week, so if you didn’t see them, go check them out!

The Briargate Jacket by Nancy Totten is a cardigan with pockets and a textured stitch pattern … Read More...

Our winner is Maxine. I’m totally jealous!

Most of the time when I give something away here it’s because I’m trying to clear off my bookshelves or because the publisher sent me more than one copy so I could keep … Read More...

I don’t know how great a demand there really is for handknit marsupial pouches, or if it really is like the sweaters for penguins thing that comes around every couple of years when in fact sweaters for penguins are not … Read More...