If you’re looking for a fresh take on the cowl, check out this pretty free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.

The Buttoned Neck Scarf, designed by Susan Mills, uses a bulky blend of merino and alpaca for softness and … Read More...

Go check out the winter Knitty surprises, with the knowledge that they recently went live and load times may be slow (though as I write this I didn’t have any problem accessing them).

Love Actually is All Around is a … Read More...

I saw this pattern for “Baby Frog Legs” (legwarmers) on Facebook and I just had to share it because fat little baby legs in handknit legwarmers make me smile.

That’s probably because custom legwarmers were one of the first things … Read More...

I don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a … Read More...

I’ve been thinking and writing a lot in the new year about knitting things for ourselves and have the feeling that after the rush of the holidays we could all use a little yarny comfort that we actually get to … Read More...

This one is an actual free pattern, but it’s as much an idea as anything. After a season of knitting for others and probably rushing through projects (that wasn’t just me, was it?), it’s time to take it slow, to … Read More...

When you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured … Read More...

I’m just getting caught up on some of the great knitting patterns I found when the holidays were getting close that weren’t really holiday related, so now I offer you this pattern from Vickie Howell for an ombre cowl worked … Read More...

There are tons of knit cowl patterns out there for women, but you just don’t see a lot of them for men. I guess that’s because a cowl seems girly somehow, though it really isn’t; it’s just a loop of … Read More...

The latest installment of the pattern collection by Brooklyn Tweed was released earlier this week, and it would make a great last-minute addition to your holiday wish list.

Wool People 4 has 15 patterns from indie designers with an emphasis … Read More...

If you’re still looking for something to stitch up for someone for the holidays or a little treat for yourself now that all your holiday knitting is done, why not whip up some cute boot toppers?

These are little almost … Read More...

I love cute little handmade gifts and have been wanting to make my daughter some peg people for a while now. I was just going to paint them, but Jenni’s project from the Vintage Umbrella is a lot cuter.

Her … Read More...

If you’re still looking for a quick holiday knitting project, or just something to keep your own ears warm (and I know I’ve been craving a nice wide headband worked in some Blue-faced Leicester I bought over the weekend!), look … Read More...

It might seem like we all have quite enough social obligations this time of year, thank you very much, but wouldn’t it be fun to take time in this buys season to unwind with some friends and just knit together? … Read More...

This is not the sort of knitting project that you really need a pattern for, but Make It Handmade’s post about her Squishy Sentimental Scarf is a great reminder that all the little odds and ends left over from favorite … Read More...

It’s new Knitty day! The winter issue is full of delights you’ll want to snuggle up with, not the least of which is the Hibernate Blanket that graces the “cover” of the issue. This giant intarsia snowflake blanket is worked … Read More...

If you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently.

The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by … Read More...

A group of knitters in Peterborough, England, have spent the past 11 months knitting patches and decorations for a wooly Christmas tree that was unveiled last weekend at All Saints Church.

The tree is made up of 5 by 5 … Read More...

If you’re still looking for a few cute ways to spruce up your house for the holidays, I’ve got you covered. Keep checking back this week for quick gift ideas, holiday decor, a fun giveaway or two and probably some … Read More...