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...

I’m pretty sure you can’t have enough baby knitting patterns (if you need more we’ve got a baby knitting ebook that’s on sale right now!!). 

Modern Baby: 6 Outfits to Warm Your Favorite Crawler by Judy Lamb, adds a … Read More...

Fair Isle knitting is a traditional technique that originated in the Shetland Islands, located off the northeastern coast of Scotland. It is a method of knitting that uses multiple colors in a single row, creating intricate patterns and designs. The … Read More...

Most of the time when I see knitting patterns for circular yoke sweaters, they include a lot of colorwork on the yoke to draw attention to that part of the sweater. (I’ve even designed a colorful circular yoke sweater, which … Read More...

Hey there, fellow knitters! Are you looking for a fun and adorable project to work on for the little one in your life? Look no further because I have the perfect pattern for you! Introducing the Spotty Cardigan and Blanket… Read More...

It might not be beach weather just yet in most parts of the world, but you can warm up and dream of beach weather while you knit and wear the Beach Scene Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

The pattern comes … Read More...

The Baby Booties pattern is a simple yet adorable design that is perfect for keeping your little one’s feet warm and cozy. This particular pattern uses Patons Beehive Baby Sport yarn, a soft and lightweight yarn that is perfect for … Read More...

I’m not sure that I’ve ever knit a raglan cardigan, though I do love raglan pullovers. Designer Jessica McDonald knit a couple of them and then was distressed to discover that they quickly became misshapen while wearing, to the point … Read More...

Knitting patterns are generally presented more with words than pictures. Yes, there are photos and video tutorials that often accompany knitting patterns, but for the most part the techniques, and the patterns themselves, are described with words.

Knitstrips still has … Read More...