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...

I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.

This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More...

Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization.

The … Read More...

I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.

The Plain Summer V Top … Read More...

Argyle is a classic fabric pattern that includes diamonds and intersecting lines worked in different colors. It’s a bit of a challenge to make in knitting, but this Argyle Sweater Vets from Originally Lovely takes the graphic elements of argyle … Read More...

Mythical creatures are a lot of fun, and these jackalope mitts from Jacquline Rivera are a great way to show off your love for unreal animals.

The top side of the mitt features half a jackalope face so that when … Read More...

I’m not normally a mystery reader but if you add a knitting-related hook I can be persuaded.

On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter takes place in Collinstown, Maryland, where Libby Beckett has just opened her dream yarn shop called … Read More...

This pattern is free and available via Lionbrand it is a stunning shawl and is perfect for anyone who is a beginner knitter. You can see the full pattern here. 

Looking for more amazing shawl patterns? Check out these Knitting … Read More...

Triple rib (knit 3, purl 3) does a great job of hugging the body, which makes it great for all sorts of projects that you want to fit closely.

The Audrey top, designed by Joanna Rankin for Knit Picks, uses … Read More...

This is the time of year for flowers in the northern part of the world at least, but it’s always a good time to knit flowers to enjoy when the weather doesn’t cooperate with the real ones. I picked these … Read More...

It’s common to find baby blankets knit in a solid color, or sometimes using a variety of pastels or hues of blue, pink, green or yellow. But it’s not as common to find patterns for bold, bright, colorful baby blankets.… Read More...

The Ocean Pathways Sweater by Francoise Danoy has a striking colorwork yoke with a lot of meaning behind it.

The motifs include Aramoana, or ocean pathways, P?tikitiki (flounder fish) and nihoniho (teeth) to create a colorful story of resilience and … Read More...

The Tubular Scarf is a thick, cozy and warm accessory that is perfect for colder seasons. This free knitting pattern will guide you through the process of creating a tube-like structure, which is what gives the scarf its unique, bulky … Read More...

Bold florals are pretty much always popular, and they’re a great look for summer, but the color choices on the sample of this Knit Mosaic Floral Pillow from Yarnspirations give it a sweet retro look as well.

Knit this one … Read More...

I love the way Tommy Plays with Fiber describes their Threeequency Pullover: “The Threeequency Pullover is all about repetition and screams ‘Look at this!’ while also making it hard to stare for long.”

But you do want to look, and … Read More...

It’s the season of farmers markets and farm stands, so it’s a great time to knit a string bag to hold all your goodies. Here are a few great options I found on Etsy.

The BYOB Market Bag from Wyndlestraw … Read More...