Even though I tend to think of August as being the end of summer, where I live it’s just starting to get really hot, so there’s still plenty of time where it will be warm enough to wear knit tops.… Read More...

The other day I told you about Tom Daley, the knitting Olympic gold medalist who knit a cozy for his medal and has been spotted in the stands knitting an Olympic sweater (and a dog sweater, too).

Now you … Read More...

Have you ever knit a skirt? I’ve knit a dress but not a skirt by itself, but the Hopeful Skirt from Handmade by Kunbi is making me think I need to change that!

This skirt has a great (and easy … Read More...

I have a friend who is obsessed with moose. She has stuffed moose and moose printed items all over the place and whenever a video about a moose makes the rounds on social, she’s sure to get tagged in it … Read More...

One thing about summer is that if you have long hair, you probably are pretty annoyed by it a lot of the time. We can do ponytails and messy buns but mostly we just want it out of our face … Read More...

Slipping stitches is an easy technique that can make a big difference in the look of a project. Working with two colors, slipping stitches can make fun patterns or broken lines that make a simple project look like your new … Read More...

Tom Daley is best known as a member of the British Olympic team, who recently won gold with Matty Lee in synchronized diving.

When practices and meets were curtailed in 2020, Daley found himself with a lot of time on … Read More...

As much as I want to look ahead to fall and winter knitting already, I know there’s still plenty of time to knit and wear some great summer tops.

The Iris crop top from Mother of Purl is a great … Read More...

The Dryades sweater, designed by Irina Poludnenko, is a sweet little circular yoke designed with eyelets for extra cuteness and ventilation.

The project is worked in lightweight yarn, so it is great for days when it might be warm part … Read More...

The Sweet Tart Tank from Grace Akhrem is a sweet treat to wear all summer long. It’s a long tank top with a bit of lace and some fun stripes to keep it interesting, but that will still knit up … Read More...

Little tops are great quick knitting projects for summer that you can actually wear during the warm months. I think a lot of knitters stop knitting garments (maybe except socks) when it’s hot out, but you don’t have to stop … Read More...

I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).

Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More...

There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.

Weld from … Read More...

One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.

The … Read More...

Sometimes when you are a new knitter or you are trying to get someone started as a knitter, it can be difficult to pick patterns that will be easy enough for you/them to be successful with but that also aren’t … Read More...

If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.

That’s what the Hop, … Read More...

The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.

I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More...