I’ve had this one saved in Pinterest for a long time and I completely forgot about it when I did my pumpkin knitting pattern post a few weeks ago, so I thought I would share now.
This cute pumpkin hat … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I’ve had this one saved in Pinterest for a long time and I completely forgot about it when I did my pumpkin knitting pattern post a few weeks ago, so I thought I would share now.
This cute pumpkin hat … Read More...
by Sarah White
It might be getting a little late to knit a Halloween costume, but there’s still plenty of time to knit something festive to decorate or use in your home for the holiday. Themed washcloths or dishcloths are a lot of … Read More...
by Sarah White
We have two winners for the Scarf Style 2 book: commenters 36 and 64.
Stephanie S., number 36, says she’s a new knitter so she doesn’t have a favorite scarf yet.
And number 64, Maryanne, says there are too many … Read More...
by Sarah White
After reading Knit Your Own Moustache I started thinking about different ways you can add knitting to costumes for Halloween or any occasion that might call for dressing up. And of course there are a lot of options out there.… Read More...
by Sarah White
Knitting your first sweater is a big step to take so it is important to find a sweater pattern that is simple to knit. Here are some of my favorites when it comes to simple sweaters that look great!
If … Read More...
by Sarah White
Red Heart has just launched its “12 Weeks of Christmas” celebration, in which they’re promoting a holiday-themed knit and crochet pattern each week up to Christmas.
This week’s is the super cute Holiday Pillow with Stockings, which is exactly … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’re looking for some knitting for the weekend that will get you into the fall spirit, check out this new free ebook from Knitting Daily. These five cowl patterns give you lots of options for a little warmth … Read More...
by Sarah White
Simple shapes are a great way to use up little bits of yarn left from other knitting projects, and Mel from Mellywood’s Mansion is sharing a project she made with some odd balls: a simple triangular poncho.
Worked from … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love a good knitting-related Kickstarter, and this one from knitwear designers Kristen TenDyke could use our support.
She’s looking for funding for the printing of her lovely looking pattern booklet Knitting Maine. That’s certainly a topic I can … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love a good tweed yarn for fall, and Knit Picks is inspiring knitters to pick up their City Tweed yarn and knit a sweater. The new City Tweed collection has six patterns that can be purchased individually for $4.99 … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is the time for launching fall collections, and I’ve got a bunch to tell you about in the coming days. First up is Brooklyn Tweed, which brings us a collection inspired by the forest for this fall. the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Two winners today; thanks to everyone who commented!
The winners are numbers 66 and 82. Sixty-six is Carol, who said
I love to knit cute little baby sweaters. Blankets are perfect too as every baby needs a “binky”!!
and 82 … Read More...
by Sarah White
It’s Friday the 13th, which means it must be time to start thinking about Halloween. Especially if you want to knit something for your Halloween or fall decor, it’s high time you got started. Here are a bunch of great … Read More...
by Sarah White
I saw on Facebook that Debbie Bliss was giving away the pattern for her Garter Stitch Matinee Jacket as part of Throwback Thursday. I don’t know if that means it’s just free today or if it will be up until … Read More...
by Sarah White
Some people know it’s fall because pumpkin spice everything is available; knitters know it’s fall because the Deep Fall issue of Knitty has been released!
This one is a doozy, with more than 20 patterns for hats, mitts, socks, scarves … Read More...
by Sarah White
This is a sad knitting story that thankfully has a happy ending. A Women’s Institute group in Devon spent a year knitting a sweet little village — complete with buildings, people, gardens and farm animals — that they hoped would … Read More...
by Sarah White
Do you ever get the feeling that you need to knit something fast? Whether there’s a gift that needs to be knit or you just want to knit something you can enjoy quickly, there are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...
by Sarah White
Triangular shawls are a lot of fun to knit, and a little scarf or shawl worked in this way is perfect for this time of year, while a bigger version will be great when the weather is cooler.
Either way, … Read More...
by Sarah White
I finally finished up a toe-up sock knitting pattern this week (which you can find at About, along with a ton more sock knitting resources), so it’s appropriate to me that Knitting Daily took some time this week to talk … Read More...
by Sarah White
This sort of sounds like a story that would come from The Onion, but it’s true, far as I can tell: the Knit and Natter group in Cramlington, Northumberland, has been banned from meeting in the city’s new library because … Read More...