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...

If you like your Halloween knits a little more subtle than pumpkins and ghosts, check out the Papa Spooky Cowl from Shauna Caffrey.

This spooky knit uses stranded knitting to produce skulls and curlicues. It’s worked in the round from … Read More...

A guide to knitting, making, and living a slow and thoughtful lifestyle all year long

Slow Knitting introduced crafters to a process of more mindful making through ?ve basic tenets: source carefully, make thoughtfully, think seasonally, experiment fearlessly, and explore … Read More...

This knit hat covered with ghosts makes me smile for two different reasons. First, it’s really cute, and second, it’s called the Odd Soul Hat, which makes me smile because there’s a restaurant where I live called the Odd Soul.… Read More...

I’d say the Let’s Boo-gie sweater pattern is the Halloween equivalent of the ugly Christmas sweater, but there’s nothing ugly about this colorful circular yoke pattern.

It’s covered with ghosts, candy corn and classic Halloween colors, and the body of … Read More...