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...

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...

This pretty colorwork shawl was designed by Svetlana Gordon as a statement against the Russian occupation of Ukraine.

On her Ravelry profile page she says:

I refuse to accept the actions of the Russian Federation government and Russian troops invading

I find it’s pretty easy to use up odd balls and bits of worsted weight yarn and sock yarn, but it’s not always simple to use up just a bit of bulky yarn. If you don’t have enough for a … Read More...

Big Book of Baby Knits is the only baby knitting book you’ll ever need, with 56 gorgeous designs ranging in difficulty, so there’s something for everyone, no matter their skill level!

Projects may be completed fast thanks to clear directions, … Read More...

It’s getting to be that transitional time in both parts of the world where it might be cool part of the day are warm part of the day, or a completely different season from one day to the next.

A … Read More...

Have you seen Turning Red yet? It’s a super sweet movie about growing up and many of the changes that come with that. The main character is Chinese Canadian, and she wears a red hat covered with maple leaves because … Read More...

Do you want to try your hand at sock knitting but are intimidated by the patterns you’ve seen? What exactly is a gusset? What is the best way to “turn a heel”?! How do you be sure it’s a good … Read More...

I seem to be on a bit of an earwarmer/headband kick lately. The thing is, they’re a great early project for people learning to knit — or learning to knit in the round — and they are faster to knit … Read More...

This one is a little more lighthearted than we’ve been here lately but when looking through Ukrainian designers on Ravelry I couldn’t help but share this adorable Niffler knitting pattern.

Inspired by the creatures in Harry Potter, this little one … Read More...

I shared a blue and yellow headband from Talya in Love in my roundup of Knit for Ukraine knitting patterns, but I wanted to pull out another pattern of hers since she’s a Ukrainian designer.

Her Headband with a … Read More...

Here’s another way you can help knitters who are helping Ukraine: Tanis Knits noted on Instagram that through the end of April 2022, all the income from sales of two of her patterns (these are Ravelry links) — the Ahoy … Read More...

The Olga and Alexey Mittens from Kristin Drysdale is a colorwork design worked in yellow, blue and white. The designs in the colorwork are inspired by Ukrainian embrodiery and each has meaning, she says.

In this design, the square represents

From the cables of a heavy sweater coat to the delicate stitches of a lace shawl, the essence of plant life is worked into each of the 4 sweaters and 8 accessories included in this book. You can purchase this … Read More...

The Mrs. Doubtfire Cardigan is a knit cardigan pattern made with medium-weight yarn that has an intermediate level of difficulty. Model is shown wearing the Cardigan in size 1X.  You can grab this free pattern via the lionbrand website. 

If you want to knit a symbol of solidarity for the people of Ukraine, Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days has a sweet pattern for a yellow and blue heart.

Worked in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, this heart is pretty … Read More...