How to Decorate with Fiber Arts
Knitting garments is great, but there’s something really fun about having knit, crocheted, woven, whatever you like to do items around your house. It’s a great way to show your love for fiber arts and a lot of home decor … Read More...
Is It Easier to Knit or Crochet?
I learned to knit long before I learned how to crochet, so if you ask me the question is it easier to knit or crochet I will probably say knitting is easier.
But maybe it’s not for everyone.
I was … Read More...
Book Review – Brioche Knit Love
Grab a cappuccino and join PDXKnitterati’s Michele Lee Bernstein as she walks you through the fundamentals of brioche knitting in this book Brioche Knit Love.
Michele will confidently guide you through every step, from start to finish, using bite-sized accessory … Read More...
Sentro Knitting Machine Review
The Sentro Knitting Machine is a crank-powered knitting machine that allows you to make tubes and flat panels using worsted weight and lighter yarn.
It’s easy to set up — you just have to add the feet and the tension … Read More...
How To Make a Knit Outerwear Vest for Barbie
Here’s a super cute and easy way to use up little scraps of yarn, and maybe to teach a Barbie-loving child how to knit.
The vests are worked in three little pieces — all rectangles — and shouldn’t take much … Read More...
Book Review – Learn-a-Stitch Knit Scarves
These 6 amazing scarves will add the finishing touch to any of your outfits. All are made using Scheepjes Stonewashed XL worsted-weight yarn and most can be made in a weekend!
A great resource for your Knitting library. I really … Read More...
Sunflower Mittens Knitting Pattern
This pretty pattern from Code of Mittens is an easy way to show your support for Ukrainian refugees.
The Sunflower Mittens knitting pattern features colorwork sunflowers around the wrist. Three colors are used in addition the main color.
Code of … Read More...
Book Review: Conscious Crafts Knitting
Knitting is more than a way to make things, though it is great for that. It’s also a great way to relieve stress, connect with other people and express yourself.
Knitters Sicgmone Kludje and Vanessa Koranteng, founders of the Black … Read More...
Kikko Scarf Knitting Pattern to Bring You Good Fortune
The Kikko Skinny Scarf from Duke of Nikko is so pretty and has a lovely meaning behind it, too.
The hexagonal lace looks like tortoise shells, and turtles are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japan.
This pattern … Read More...
Book Review – Learn to Knit on Long Looms
Simple Beanie Knitting Pattern
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, or parts of the Northern Hemisphere where it’s not really warm yet, you might be looking for a super simple but stylish beanie that you can knit in flash to keep yourself or someone … Read More...
Pink is for Power Sweater for a Cause
Last year knitwear designer Melanie Berg was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her treatment was successful and now she’s a passionate advocate for screening and raising awareness of breast cancer, especially among younger women.
All of the proceeds from sales of … Read More...
Vintage Boys Sweaters To Knit And Crochet
Sunflowers and a Sweater Pattern in Support of Ukraine
Knit Rowan has shared a few patterns for sunflowers and a free sweater pattern in yellow and blue for you to knit in support of Ukraine.
The flowers you can make to sell and donate the proceeds to a good … Read More...
Slava Ukraini Sweater Knitting Pattern
This gorgeous sweater was designed with helping the Ukrainian people in mind.
The Slava Ukraini sweater from Zanete Knits features blue and yellow colorwork inspired by Ukrainian embroidery and traditional costumes.
Zanete was born in Latvia and now lives in … Read More...
Shop Spotlight: Natalia Visyagina
Natalia Visyagina is a knitwear designer who now lives in Poland but is from Kharkov, Ukraine. She is currently donating the proceeds from her pattern sales on Etsy to support the Ukrainian army and the citizens of Kharkov.
She has … Read More...
Lakeway Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love the graphic look of the Lakeway Shawl by Visuvio’s Crafts. The pattern is inspired by ripples on the surface of a lake, as well as carved ebony combs and African beadwork.
It’s worked in two colors of intarsia … Read More...
Book Review – More Than a Dozen Dishcloths
Practice new stitches by knitting the 16 dishcloth patterns in More Than a Dozen Dishcloths.
Let’s face it. If you have to wash dishes, hand-stitched dishcloths are much nicer to use than store-bought ones, and knitted dishcloth patterns are great … Read More...
Windfall: Bulky Knits For Cozy Days
Did the onset of the cold season come as a shock to you? Windfall is exactly what you need: a compilation of bulky-weight knitting patterns that will knit up swiftly and keep you warm!
Seven accessories and five cuddly garments … Read More...