Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your appreciation for the special moms in your life than by gifting them something handmade and unique. This roundup of 78 knitting patterns for moms is the … Read More...
10 Coaster Knitting Patterns
Coasters are a practical and functional addition to any home, and they make a great gift for any occasion. If your mom loves to have a cup of coffee or tea at the ready, a stack of hand-knit coasters would … Read More...
Knit a Lightweight Shawl for Spring
It’s getting warmer — and hopefully will stay that way this time! — but it’s still helpful to have a little bit of knitting to throw over your shoulders when the wind picks up or you’re in a place where … Read More...
10 Fingerless Glove Knitting Patterns
Around Christmastime last year I published a little roundup of fingerless glove knitting patterns, but of course at that time of year I was focused on warmth (and quick knitting). Now that spring is in the air it’s time … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Shrugs to Knit for Mom
It’s almost Mother’s Day in the United States, so I thought it would be fun this week to look at some gift knitting projects that would be great for moms, women graduating high school or college, or any other gift-giving … Read More...
Norah Gaughan Volume 14
The latest — and actually the last with Amy Christoffers joining the team — Norah Gaughan pattern book
from Berroco was recently released, and it offers great inspiration for spring and summer.
This collection of 14 patterns is subtitled “Another … Read More...
10 Knitted Tea Pot Cozy Patterns For Spring
As the weather starts to get warmer, it can be easy to put away our tea pots and focus on other things. But even on the sunniest of days, a hot cup of tea can still be a comforting and … Read More...
Knit a Pretty Sprial Baby Blanket
I don’t know about you, but I love to knit baby blankets for new little people. But sometimes a plain rectangle or square can be a little boring.
The good news is there are plenty of options that make blanket … Read More...
Knit a Cute Baby Blanket for Spring
Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.
Knit … Read More...
Wool People 7
Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.
The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More...
Knit a Fun Blanket for Baby
I love to knit baby blankets, and I like patterns that have fun details both for the knitter and the parents and child to enjoy.
This Easy Baby Blanket from The Things We Do is a lot of fun because … Read More...
Get This Cute Shrug Pattern Free Through 4/30/14
If you’re looking for a little something to keep your shoulders warm as the seasons change (or into summer if you’re like me and think everyone has their air conditioning on way too high), you’ll want to take a look … Read More...
Knit a Dramatic Shawl for Spring
Lion Brand Amazing yarn is a lot of fun, and I’m kind of in love with this Mitered Shawl knitting pattern that uses that pretty self-striping yarn.
Using mitered squares with multicolored yarn is an easy way to break up … Read More...
Happy Knitty Surprise Day
Today is Knitty surprise day, which means a couple more patterns have been released to get you stitching this season. (Note, if you are reading this on Wednesday, their servers may be a bit slow to load because the patterns … Read More...
Knit an Easy Chevron Baby Blanket
I have a friend who just the other day was lamenting the fact that chevron is still a trend. I didn’t want to tell her that knitters and crocheters have always loved a good chevron, and we’re happy to see … Read More...
Knitters Stitch a Stunning Garden Pergola
The knitters of Norfolk in the UK are really quite amazing. They once knit a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree, and this year they’ve put together a spectacular garden pergola adorned with knit flowers, birds and bugs.
The structure, which measures more … Read More...
Sweet Easter Inspiration, and Chicken Pants!
DROPS Design has been doing a little Easter calendar this week full of projects to inspire people to knit for that holiday or spring in general. Before today the projects were all for crochet, but today they made up for … Read More...
A Fun Headband for Spring
Girls of all ages who like flowers and simple knitting projects are sure to enjoy the Girl’s Spring Headband pattern from Melanie Smith at Craftown. This is a great stash-busting project for cotton yarn or other sturdy yarns, because you … Read More...
Make an Arm-Knit Scarf for Spring
One thing that bothers me a little about the arm knitting trend is that a lot of the projects tend to come out looking them same. They’re big, bulky scarves or cowls that may be great for winter but are … Read More...
Knit a Simple Drop-Stitch Cowl
I like to wear cowls throughout the spring (and even have a couple I can wear in the summer) because I’m the kind of person who is pretty much always cold and wearing a cowl makes a little bit more … Read More...