While we play around with adding patterns to our new store, we decided to offer this

Vintage Knit Leaf or Counterpane Afghan blanket Pattern  instant download so you can get knitting straight away. 

This counterpane afghan has been a very … Read More...

This pretty cowl has a pretty neat message behind it, too. The Moving Forward Cowl from Jennifer Berg is full of colorwork that shows a lot of motion. She says the idea behind the cowl was that even after all … Read More...

Vintage knitting patterns are hard to find, thrown away years ago by so many people not knowing their true value. Vintage patterns are classic, easy to follow and make up beautifully, You often find vintage patterns are patterns that are … Read More...

A handknit wig can add a bit of extra fun to a Halloween costume, and there are a lot of great knit wig patterns out there. This barrister’s wig is designed by Lauren Hammer and it would be a fun … Read More...

The new issue of Knitty dropped the other day, and this pattern caught my eye so I needed to share it with you.

Sashiko Scallops by Kimberly Kalnoki is a pretty two-color thrown inspired by Japanese embroidery and worked in … Read More...

It’s fun to have not only decor that matches a given holiday but accessories like washcloths and towels, too. Somehow doing the dishes is a little more fun when you’ve got a dishcloth with a pumpkin on it, or, in … Read More...

This little witch knitting set from Susan B. Anderson is just the cutest. You get a pattern for a little witch with a broom and her companion black cat.

Make up a whole coven of witches and set them around … Read More...

You might not know this about me, but I used to work as a copy editor at a couple of newspapers a long time ago. Newsprint holds a special place in my heart, and Joji Locatelli has captured some of … Read More...

We have been sneakily working on a side hustle to help support our blogs, did you hear about it?

We launched a new online Store with Amazing items and affordable prices. Including this Knitting bag which we have marked down … Read More...

Lots of knitters have design ideas they’d like to see published, but they might not know how to get started publishing patterns with third-party publications like yarn company websites, magazines and books.

Knit and crochet designer and mentor Tian Connaughton … Read More...

A friend of mine recently asked on Facebook if people decorate for fall first, then Halloween, then back to fall for Thanksgiving, or if they go straight into Halloween decor. The overwhelming answer was to start with Halloween decorations, so … Read More...

These little broomstick bookmarks would be so fun to make as favors for a Harry Potter party or to give away in treat bags at your Halloween party.

They use tiny bits of worsted weight yarn and work up in … Read More...

I love a good Halloween hat, because it’s often cool in the evenings by the time Halloween rolls around where I live, and having a seasonal hat to wear means you can look dressed up without actually wearing a costume.… Read More...

The essential guide to using simple twisted stitches to add interest and beauty to handknits

Master the simple and addictive art of the twisted stitch. The basics are easy to learn, and the design possibilities (and twist combinations that come … Read More...

If you’ve ever wanted to try intarsia, or want to challenge yourself with a fun (big but not difficult) instarsia project, Shiny Superhero’s The Last Cardigan would be a great option.

This boxy sweater uses intarsia blocks of color within … Read More...

Hogwarts a History is a top-down, circular yoke sweater that provides a bunch of charts so you can customize your sweater to highlight your favorite parts of the Harry Potter series.

There are letters, golden snitches, the Deathly Hallows symbol, … Read More...

Halloween tends to be a cooler day in most parts of the United States and other Northern Hemisphere countries, so if you’re handing out candy or walking a kiddo around the neighborhood, you might want to add some seasonally appropriate … Read More...

Want a project that’s a little spooky for wearing around Halloween without being a full-on costume? Check out the X-ray mittens/gloves from Marjukka Vuorisalo.

This colorwork project can be worked in a bunch of different ways. You can make them … Read More...

I’ll admit that before I came upon this knitting pattern I didn’t know that marshmallow mugs were a thing, but apparently they are, and they are extra cute as a home decor item if you put little hats on them.… Read More...