I saw this sweater on Facebook a little while ago and if I had a little one the right age for it I would definitely knit one right up.
The Annie Sweater by Melanie Rountree has puffy sleeves, can be … Read More...
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by Sarah White
I saw this sweater on Facebook a little while ago and if I had a little one the right age for it I would definitely knit one right up.
The Annie Sweater by Melanie Rountree has puffy sleeves, can be … Read More...
Even though a cable is nothing more than the crossing of stitches, these delicate interpolations have provided warmth and beauty for generations of travellers.
The 12 knitted sweaters and wraps in this collection, which echo the thick braids of highland … Read More...
by Sarah White
If your thoughts turn to crafts that are a little creepy this time of year, well, this pumpkinhead doll is really cuter than creepy but it might be a sweet addition to your spooky season crafts all the same.
The … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love the little striped cardigan from our baby knitting ebook!
First, raglan sleeves are my favorite; they are so easy to knit and make it easy to keep the stripes looking crisp all the way around the project.
I … Read More...
by Sarah White
If you’ve ever gotten a bunch of mini skeins — or wanted to use a bunch of little bits of yarn — but you weren’t exactly sure what you wanted to do with them all, the Scratch Solstice Cowl is … Read More...
The knitted Billy doll wears a pair of dungarees and a cap while the Knitted Joe doll has a pair of trousers and a jacket.
Both dolls have knitted in T-shirts, underwear, and boots, the dolls and their clothes are … Read More...
by Sarah White
Eisaku Noro, the creator and founder of Noro Yarns, has died. Noro was immensely creative and developed his namesake yarns with luscious color combinations that are often imitated but it’s still possible to pick out a garment made with … Read More...
by Sarah White
Not too long ago my Facebook memory reminded me about the day my daughter told me about the no Internet game, which involves a dinosaur running through the desert, jumping cacti and dodging other dinos. (It’s a game that was … Read More...
by Sarah White
It might be September and the fall knits are creeping in, but I can’t resist holding onto summer a little longer to share the Sarina Tank from Pacific Knot.
This pretty top is worked from the bottom up in the … Read More...
With a dozen different patterns in this new book from Annie’s, there is something for every style and preference. You can purchase this book here.
From our delightful Gnome Whimsy to our chic Angelique, there is a special beanie … Read More...
by Sarah White
These socks from Knitgrammer 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 … Read More...
by Sarah White
The first knitting stitch that most people learn is Garter Stitch because it’s the easiest. Just learn the knit stitch and repeat it. This sounds like it might be boring but there’s actually a lot you can make just with … Read More...
by Sarah White
I wear socks most of the year because my feet are always cold, but when I start thinking about fall knitting, it makes me want to knit a new pair of socks.
The Kestra sock pattern from Vanessa Smith is … Read More...
It is so much fun to watch the dinosaur emerge as you knit this top-down sweater, you may recall a few weeks ago I linked to a Dinosaur Baby blanket, add these two items together and you have the … Read More...
The Remington Cardigan is a knit cardigan pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. Personally, I love the style of this cardi but not the yarn color, each to their own, I will definitely be … Read More...
by Sarah White
I love brioche as much as the next person, but I’ll admit it’s not the easiest pattern to knit. The good news is there are some stitch patterns that give you a similar squish factor that are a little easier … Read More...
by Sarah White
Here’s another of those projects that’s great for transitional seasons or you can make a version that’s fit for cold weather or warm weather if that’s where you’re headed.
The Summer Gansey by Hinterm Stein is a short-sleeved, henley neck, … Read More...
by Sarah White
Do you know what a niddy noddy
is? It’s a funny name for a cool knitting tool that’s used to form a hank of yarn, and you can also use it to figure out the yardage in odd balls or … Read More...
by Sarah White
This sweet knit hat is so easy to make, and it looks cool on both sides.
The tweed yarn is perfect for a little boy, but it’s great for a girl, too. You could also knit it in more of … Read More...