If you’re new to knitting you might find deciphering the code of knitting to be a little troublesome, so here are some tips for how to follow a knitting pattern. This photo is from my Fisherman’s Rib Scarf Knitting Pattern… Read More...

The double gourd has a layered meaning in Chinese symbolism, working to ward off evil, bring protection, blessings and good fortune, and to promote fertility. If you need to bring a little goodness into your life, check out Tina Tse … Read More...

Whether you’re new to knitting or an experienced knitter looking to venture beyond traditional straights, this is a knitting needle guidebook to the sometimes confusing land of needles.

Featuring explanations for every type of needle sold by Knit Picks, Interchangeable … Read More...

The Costa Eyelet Shawl is a knit shawl pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty.  Such a stunning pattern and best of all it is available for free via Lionbrand. 

Pride isn’t exactly the time of year when you need a warm double knit beanie in the United States, but the It’s All Love hat pattern from ReLo Designs for KnitPicks might be a fun thing to knit while watching … Read More...

I love a pattern that looks deliberately scrappy, because that feels like an invitation to use stash even though it was written to use whole skeins of yarn.

Peach Fuzz from Melanie Berg uses color blocking on the body and … Read More...

Updated: With the Passing of Queen Elizabeth, we have republished this post, in loving Memory of the Queen. These Royal family and Queen Elizabeth knitting patterns are a great way to honor the queen in her loving memory.

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Craft Gossip recently released a baby knitting pattern book, and while it’s not nice to pick favorites when it comes to patterns, I have to say my favorite pattern in the book is probably the leaf lace cardigan.

So many … Read More...

If you’re looking for a showstopper project to knit this summer/winter (depending where you are in the world), take a peek at KC Knitting Co’s Stromanthe shawl.

This lovely leaf-covered design uses sportweight yarn and stranded colorwork to evoke the … Read More...

It’s easy to see why so many knitters believe socks are the best projects ever, and that everyone should make them. They’re portable and quick, with unlimited variety and amazing gift potential. We’ll show you how basic and easy socks … Read More...

Did you know the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is coming up at the beginning of June?

If that’s not a good reason to knit a corgi wearing a crown, I don’t know what is.

Monty the Corgi is a sweet little … Read More...

This narwhal covered cowl is super cute and looks like it would be a lot of fun to knit.

The Gender Unicorn of the Sea pattern from Tidepool Knits is also a fundraiser for the Transgender Education Network of Texas, … Read More...

Have you wanted to get in on the knitting craze? Or do you know a little bit about knitting, but not enough?

This terrific book is just what you need to get you started and help hone your skills. Enjoy … Read More...

I’ve never knit a pair of shorts, but that may be able the only kind of garment I’ve never made (I’ve made most of a pair of leggings, if that counts).

The Bell of the Bobble Shorts from Kate Gardin … Read More...

If you’re looking for something to knit for a dad in your life, check out this list of easy Father’s Day knitting patterns (which of course would be fine to knit for any other occasion).

I wanted to offer a … Read More...

This looks like such a fun project!

Joji Locatelli’s latest is Funky Stripes, a project that combines two colors of an aran weight yarn and two colors of mohair into a DK weight fabric with choose-your-own-adventure stripes.

The pattern explores … Read More...

When you knit a blanket one block at a time, it’s a lot of fun! Each of the ten throws in this collection is made out of different forms of blocks (or modules), such as squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and … Read More...

The Camden Top Down Cardi is a knit cardigan pattern made with lightweight yarn that has an easy level of difficulty.  This pattern is free for download via Lionbrand.

All this talk of tank tops and summer vacations might make you think I’ve forgotten about our southern neighbors who are heading into winter right now. Of course I try to mix up the seasons of patterns throughout the year … Read More...