My guess would be that for most people in the Northern Hemisphere, we are coming out of sweater season. Through the cold weather I don’t wash my sweaters every time I wear them (because they don’t need it) but it’s … Read More...

Hats are a great canvas on which to try just about any knitting technique. They’re relatively small and quick to knit, and everyone can use a hat, right?

Courtney Flynn shares 30 designs for colorwork hats in her book The … Read More...

The patterns in this book are not only visually stunning, but they also showcase the skill and creativity of the designer. The use of nature-inspired elements such as leaf patterns and cable textures, as well as the incorporation of colorwork … Read More...

There is just something about Jessie Mead’s knitting patterns. They are so cute and they look great on literally everyone. I made her Ripple Bralette pattern (twice — so far) and it’s so comfortable and nice and the only bra … Read More...

These socks combine stripes and colorwork flowers for a fun summery design that is inspired by the Finnish fashion brand Marimekko.

The construction is quite basic: the socks are knitted cuff down and the pattern comes with a german short … Read More...

Hey knitters, are you ready to add some fun and modern colors to your baby’s wardrobe? Look no further than our Building Blocks collection and its latest addition, the Baby Colour Block Hoodie. This hoodie is not only adorable but … Read More...

Some patterns just look like they would be amazing stash busting projects. I know the vast majority of the time designers make a project with a particular yarn for a reason, and knitters tend to like having more information about … Read More...

The hoodie pattern for babies is a great way to keep your little one warm and cozy. The Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn is a soft and lightweight yarn that is perfect for baby clothes. The yarn comes in a variety … Read More...

I feel like if you knit long enough you’ll make every possible mistake that a knitter can make. And while it might feel like no one possibly could have done that same boneheaded thing you just did, I can guarantee … Read More...

The Calais Coffee Cup Cozy is a beautiful and practical accessory for coffee lovers. The cozy features an elegant cable and lace pattern that adds a touch of style to your morning cup of coffee. Not only does it look … Read More...

Barbara Kingsolver just won the Pulitzer Prize for her book Demon Copperhead, but in addition to being an amazing writer she is also a knitter.

She recently released her first (that I know of, anyway) knitting pattern, designed with … Read More...

Stitches Events has announced that its business is shut down after 40 plus years of publishing needlecrafting books and producing events.

According to an announcement on their website, the company XRX no longer exists.

“The company is officially in … Read More...

I know cozy is a word that we typically use to mean the feeling of wearing our favorite sweater or sitting and knitting in front of a fire. But the act of knitting can be cozy, too, when we’re in … Read More...

This is an advanced level knitting pattern for a shawl collar cardigan that combines pure merino blend Country Classic yarn, squishy fisherman’s rib and a generous shawl collar to create a cozy and stylish cardigan. The raglan sleeves and invisible … Read More...

I love it when articles I write just happen to go together without my really intending them to. Earlier this week I wrote about a circular yoke sweater that was worked in a single color, noting that usually those kinds … Read More...

Welcome to the Seeded Columns Fingerless Mittens Knit Pattern! These fingerless mittens are the perfect accessory for keeping your hands warm while still allowing you to use your fingers. The unique seeded columns pattern adds a touch of texture … Read More...

One great way to use a bunch of different colors of yarn in a knitting project is to do a fade, which is a special way of working with different colors of yarn so that they appear to blend or … Read More...