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Free Pattern: Tiny Sweater Christmas Ornament

December 7, 2012 by Sarah White

tiny sweater ornamentClearly I have a thing for holiday decor that looks like clothes, because here’s another one!

This tiny Christmas sweater ornament from Kat at Just Crafty Enough is especially cute because it’s worked in one piece, meaning it will knit … Read More...

Free Pattern: Reindeer Tracks Cowl

December 6, 2012 by Sarah White

reindeer tracks cowlI have a pretty long-running obsession with projects that use slipped stitches with the yarn in front so that the extra yarn becomes a decorative feature in the project. I knit a baby blanket this way that’s still one of … Read More...

Free Pattern: Easy Knit Christmas or Hanukkah Stars

December 5, 2012 by Sarah White

knit stars just crafty enoughKnitting a star may seem like a rather intimidating project, but it’s not really that difficult once you see how it’s done. And the results are really cute to use for ornaments on the tree, to decorate gift bags or … Read More...

Free Pattern: Chunky Chevron Baby Blanket

December 3, 2012 by Sarah White

chevron baby blanketThe folks at Purl Soho are celebrating the launch of their Super Soft Merino yarn by knitting up a storm with it. They’re reimagining some old classic patterns in this chunkier yarn as well as developing some new ones to … Read More...

Get Ready for the Season with DROPS Design

December 1, 2012 by Sarah White

DROPS christmas calendarNow that it’s December everyone is dusting off their Advent calendars for another 25 days of anticipation of the holiday. The good people at DROPS Design are doing the same thing, offering a virtual Christmas calendar for site visitors to … Read More...

Another Loss to the Knitting Community

November 30, 2012 by Sarah White

evie rosenI think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More...

I Don’t Quite Know What to Think of This

November 26, 2012 by Sarah White

sweater flashmobI just had a link to this video come across my Facebook feed courtesy of Caron International’s Facebook feed, and I’m not quite sure what to make of it.

The link is to a video on Vimeo about one Loes … Read More...

Free Pattern: Convertible Cowl/Scarf

November 23, 2012 by Sarah White

convertible shrugI’m a big fan of scarves, shrugs and cowls, especially at this time of year. They’re a great way to add a layer of warmth and some extra color and texture to an outfit, and they also make great gifts … Read More...

Jimmy Beans Releases Special “Operation Turkey Trot” Yarns

November 22, 2012 by Sarah White

jimmy beans wool holiday collectionIn celebration of Thanksgiving (happy day to those who celebrate it!), Jimmy Beans Wool has released a special, limited edition line of yarns produced by some of the best dyers out there and inspired by the meal a lot of … Read More...

Knit a Wreath for Sandy Relief

November 20, 2012 by Sarah White

hampstead wreathThere are so many different knitting and craft-related projects going on to help people affected by that storm called Sandy that I couldn’t possibly keep up with them all. I consider that a very good thing indeed.

Another very good … Read More...

Free Christmas Stocking Pattern from Vickie Howell

November 16, 2012 by Sarah White

fair isle stockingThe fun knitwear designer Vickie Howell has been kind enough to offer a free knitting pattern for a Fair Isle Christmas Stocking over on my page at About.com and I wanted to make sure you all knew about it, too.… Read More...

Free Patterns from Rowan

November 15, 2012 by Sarah White

stroma lagwarmersDid you know that if you’re a subscriber to Rowan’s newsletter you can get a sneak peek of their magazine, complete with free patterns? The latest online pattern collection just came out with a dozen free patterns from the … Read More...

Lion Brand Introduces Video Course

November 12, 2012 by Sarah White

knitting doctorVideo instruction is a big deal across education on the Internet, but particularly in crafting instruction. Craftsy is of course the major player, with 28 different classes just about knitting and more classes in all crafty genres being added all … Read More...

Free Pattern: Shaded Stripes Afghan

November 1, 2012 by Sarah White

shaded stripes afghanThere’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.

If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More...

Free Pattern: Baby Bear Knit Amigirumi

October 30, 2012 by Sarah White

baby bear fiona gobelSpeaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.

This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More...

More Knitting with Jane Austen

October 29, 2012 by Sarah White

jane austen knits fall 12The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download.

This is the third volume of this fun series that allows knitters to step into … Read More...

Free Pattern: Lush Button-Up Cowl

October 24, 2012 by Sarah White

button cowl sweater babeI love sharing the free patterns the Sweater Babe offers for a limited time each month, and this one is a cutie, as usual. The Lush Button-Up Cowl features a leafy lace pattern and deep ribbing with large buttons.

Wear … Read More...

A Creepy, Quick Halloween Knit

October 22, 2012 by Sarah White

witch hands lion brandIf you’re still looking to craft something creepy for Halloween, you’re almost out of time, but you probably still have time to knit the Witchy Hands from Lion Brand Yarn if you’re quick about it.

They’re worked in Vanna’s Choice, … Read More...

Free Pattern: Graphic Gridwork Afghan and Pillow

October 18, 2012 by Sarah White

bernat gridwork pillowBernat is celebrating a new range of colors in its Waverly by Bernat line and has released a few new patterns to go along with the new colors.

Waverly, if you don’t know about it, is a 100 percent acrylic … Read More...

Check out the Vogue Knitting Holiday 2012 Preview

October 17, 2012 by Sarah White

vogue knitting holiday 12Vogue Knitting’s holiday issue will hit newsstands Nov. 6 (though you can download it now on your iPad), and the fashion preview has just been launched so you can start planning the projects you want to make.

Stories in the … Read More...

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