And speaking of knitty Advent things, this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas is a great one that could be made into an Advent calendar type arrangement (though, admittedly, it would probably have to be for next year).… Read More...

Kat at Just Crafty Enough has been doing this amazing series of holiday ornaments for the 24 weeks leading up to December 1 — seriously, I don’t know how anyone can plan that far ahead — as part of an … Read More...

If you’re looking for some spectacular — and free — ideas for holiday themed knitting projects, look no further than the DROPS Christmas Workshop. This pattern collection includes a whopping eight pages of designs, everything from Christmas tree ornaments … Read More...

I’ve gotten way behind on Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas free patterns, so consider this your catch up if you’re not getting the emails yourself.

I love this Keepsake Stocking, worked mostly in a multicolored yarn with solid … Read More...

The new season means lots of new knitting patterns to consider, and Brooklyn Tweed has just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 6. It has 13 patterns, including sweaters, scarves, hats and a cowl, all with the kind … Read More...

If you want something a little whimsical to put on your Thanksgiving table or just a fun little fall-themed toy for the kids to play with, check out these adorable free turkey knitting patterns.

Susan B. Anderson designed … Read More...

I couldn’t resist sharing this really sweet story about the awesomeness of knitters. Knitter Susan Cottrell from London, Ontario, had been knitting a shawl in turquoise and blue lace, complete with 1,500 beads, while sitting at her husband’s bedside while … Read More...

I love the Luxury Holiday Garland project from Kristin Ashbaugh-Helmreich and Jimmy Beans Wool. The idea was to use each of the yarns in the company’s Luxury Fiber Sampler in something that could be used to decorate the home.

The … Read More...

Petite Purls issue 16 was just released, and while they’re aren’t as many patterns for the kiddos as we’ve come to expect from this web magazine, there’s still some fun stuff here.

I like the Bizzy Tunic, a mom-sized garment … Read More...

The Red Heart 12 Weeks of Christmas knitting patterns program continues with the Breezy Bird Trio, a set of three cute little birds decked out in stocking caps.

There’s nothing at all about this pattern that says Christmas, so … Read More...

If you’re looking for the perfect fall sweater to knit or another easy knitting project, check out this free ebook for members of the Knitting Daily community.

Easy Knits includes 6 patterns:

• Cindy Taylor’s Simple Wrap Jacket, which looks like

Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.

I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.

The pattern … Read More...

I don’t know exactly why a teapot cozy is a holiday knitting pattern. I like tea all the time! But I guess it does get cold faster when it’s cold out, and this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of … Read More...

If you’re looking for a new project to start this weekend, check out the surprises from Knitty for DeepFall.

The Regatta Sock is a pretty toe-up number that has a triangular lace pattern that looks like a field of pennants. … Read More...

Speaking of knitting for fall, here’s another great project you might want to add to your list while the leaves are changing.

The Changing Leaves Cowl by blogger purl3agony is worked flat and joined into a circle after the knitting … Read More...

If you’re looking for a way to add some color to your fall table, look no further than this easy, fun pattern for fall placemats from Craftown.

Melanie Smith designed these mats worked in Feather and Fan pattern from … Read More...

I almost missed last week’s 12 Weeks of Christmas knitting pattern from Red Heart, which would have been a shame because it’s a really cute little dog sweater that could be made in holiday colors or not as you choose.… Read More...

Jordana Paige is giving away a pink Knitter’s Satchel full of skin care goodies from Alouette in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Kellie Judson of Alouette is also giving 40 percent of her sales this month to breast … Read More...

Not that I would ever knit coordinating sweaters for my daughter and me (what? No, never!) but if I were the sort of person who would do that I might think hard about stitching up the Livia Child Cardigan and … Read More...

If you’ve got a wee one you want to deck out for Christmas, check out the latest pattern in Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas.This super cute Elf Knitting Pattern features a green sweater and stocking cap bedecked with red … Read More...