We have updated this post to reflect the passing of the Queen, In can use this knitting pattern to created a knitted crown in loving memory of the Queen.

If someone in your household is dressing as royalty for Halloween, … Read More...

Meet Gordon. He’s sort of a scarecrow? Pumpkinhead? Tree hand? I don’t know how to describe him, but you might want to knit him to guard your collection of knit pumpkins on your holiday mantle.

Designed by Jesie Ostermiller, Gordon … Read More...

The Truth and Reconciliation Shawl was designed by Julie Paige in honor and remembrance of the thousands of Indigenous children who died at residential schools in Canada. But it is a lovely way to honor the Indigenous people of any … Read More...

If you want to knit a pumpkin that looks a little different from the ordinary this year, try these pretty velvet pumpkins from Premier Yarns.

Of course the yarn makes the pattern for this one, but if you don’t have … Read More...

This knitting pattern for a wig styled like a certain space princess might be the perfect thing for your Halloween costume.

It’s a custom-fit knit, so the pattern, from Mama’s Teddy Bear, gives you all the details for how to … Read More...

Use code ILOVEYARN for a discount over at Knitpicks 

This discount or coupon code is the perfect timing for buying yourself a nice Christmas gift, I think I will buy myself some new colors for the new year.

Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in Interweave’s most comprehensive colorwork guide to-date!  

With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a … Read More...

This creepy cute little collection of dolls is the perfect thing to knit to tuck into a kid’s Halloween treat basket or use as favors at a very small party. They’d also be really cute as part of a Halloween … Read More...

If there’s a knit equivalent to the granny square, it might be something like the colorful squares in the Squared Blanket and Pillow designed by Hope Vickman for Knit Picks.

These squares are worked from the center out and joined … Read More...

Textured stitch patterns are a lot of fun because they make a project look more interesting — and sometimes more difficult — without really being any more difficult to knit. It also can be fun to throw in stripes on … Read More...

Xandy Peters is always doing amazing things with colors, and their Bonfire Cowl is a fun but relatively easy way to use up a bunch of scraps without making a project that looks too “scrappy.”

The trick is making magic … Read More...

The Out to Lunch cowl from Maya Gooding looks like a bandana when you wear it because of the v-shaped stripes, but it’s so much easier to wear because it’s a loop instead of a triangle.

This pattern uses DK … Read More...

This is one of those projects it’s a little difficult to know what to call it. It’s sort of like a giant scarf (the pattern calls it a blanket scarf). Or maybe a smallish shawl? A stole? I don’t know, … Read More...

If Christmas jammie photo shoots can be a thing, I declare that the whole family in handknit pumpkin hats photo shoots should also be a thing.

And once you knit one of these chunky/super bulky pumpkin hats from Cait Sporleder … Read More...

Inside out dolls are so fun to play with, and they’re interesting to knit, too.

This Halloween witch is a pumpkin on one side and a witch on the other, and cute whichever way you look at her.

The design … Read More...

Spider webs are nature’s own Halloween decorations, and this cool pattern allows you to knit your own to make a pillow, wall hanging or other decoration for the season.

The pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn from the center … Read More...

Honestly, the answer is probably no one needs to knit an owl, but that’s not exactly the point, is it?

These adorable owls would be perfect for you fall and winter decor. I doubt you’ll be able to resist making … Read More...

Gorgeous contemporary garments rooted in Norwegian knitting tradition. Selbu Knitting Book

Anne Bårdsgård grew up in Selbu, and has always had a close relationship with her hometown and its rich knitting history?her relentless interest in the traditional mittens that made … Read More...

These hats are really too cute to be creepy, even if you don’t like spiders. The Ghosts and Widows pattern from Ewe Ewe Yarns has options for covering the hat with little spiders (OK, they only have six legs each, … Read More...

Knit Picks has long been one of my favorite online yarn retailers, because they have a great variety of yarns at good prices.

Now through Sunday, Sept. 26 (at 11:59 pm Pacific time), you can save even more with 20 … Read More...