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...
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by Sarah White
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...
by Sarah White
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...
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...
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...
The Sadie Socks is a knit socks pattern made with lightweight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty.
Socks are very popular right now so if you haven’t made a pair then now is the time to give it … Read More...
by Sarah White
Spring cleaning means knitting new washcloths and dishcloths for all that spring cleaning, right?
The Emily’s Garden washcloth from The Kitchen Sink Shop is a cute little cloth with a bit of lace at the edges but still mostly Stockinette.… Read More...
by Sarah White
The beautiful Flying Fox Shawl was designed by Ukrainian designer Olga Gotham and is available for purchase as a standalone pattern or a kit from Lion Brand Yarn.
The company has announced that through April 8, 2022, all sales of … Read More...
by Sarah White
This sweet bunny hat knitting pattern is perfect for anyone who lives somewhere it’s still kind of cold around Easter.
The Snugglebunny hat uses heavy worsted weight yarn for quick knitting and warmth, and comes in three sizes for toddlers, … Read More...
These easy-to-knit, classic blankies are sure to please and this book is the perfect addition to your Knitting book library.
All use simple knit and purl stitches and are done in kid-friendly colors. The borders are even knitted as you … Read More...
by Sarah White
These super sweet bunnies would be the perfect addition to an Easter basket, and they’re quick and easy to knit, too.
They use worsted weight yarn and are worked in the round from the bottom up and split for the … Read More...
by Sarah White
Louise Walker created a lovely 3-D dove knitting pattern that she’s using to raise funds for the people of Ukraine.
Her Dove pattern uses Aran weight yarn and the proceeds from pattern sales will be divided among two charities: SOS … Read More...
The pattern is simple enough to be comfortable for a sweet baby with enough details to add interest.
This pattern is made using sport-weight or DK-weight yarn and U.S. size 3/3.25mm and 2/2.75 mm needles
Finished sizes:
Chest: 18″ (20 … Read More...
The free pattern Gilmore Toque beanie is a knit hat pattern made with super bulky weight yarn that has a beginner level of difficulty. Now I assume the name of this is something to do with the Tv series, but … Read More...
by Sarah White
How does a single ball of yarn turn into a super chunky dishcloth? The Super-Fast Garter Stitch Dishcloth from Yarnspirations has you divide one ball into two that you can pull from both ends so that you can work with … Read More...
by Sarah White
The Teddies for Ukraine project is a volunteer-based initiative that aims to provide comfort and support to children from Ukraine who have immigrated to Scotland. The project is focused on the creation of handmade teddy bears, which are knitted by … Read More...
by Sarah White
This simple cocoon cardigan knitting pattern is just the kind of thing I like to have on hand in spring when the evenings (and sometimes the days!) are still a little cool, or in summer when there’s too much air … Read More...
by Sarah White
Hats are a wintertime essential in the colder parts of the world, but if you have curly hair, you probably know that hats can cause damage and make your hair extra frizzy.
The solution is to knit a silk cap … Read More...
by Sarah White
Instead of dyeing eggs this year, why not knit your own? Knitting Easter eggs is a great way to use little leftover bits of yarn, and you can make them in different sizes easily by using different weights of yarn … Read More...
This is the most complete knitting stitch dictionary ever published, with over 800 knitting patterns—including 100 entirely new patterns—covering everything from knit and purl to colorwork.
This ultimate stitch dictionary, a companion edition to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book… Read More...