After nearly a dozen Bernie Mitten knitting patterns popped up in a matter of days, knitters are now getting into other projects inspired by those now-iconic mitts. Lots of patterns are now available on Etsy also.

They actually have a … Read More...

Knitters are quick to jump on a fiber-related theme, and since I shared the Bernie mittens colorwork chart yesterday I’ve seen more than half a dozen more Bernie mittens knitting patterns pop up on Raverly and elsewhere. Let’s take a … Read More...

If you watched the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris (or have been on the Internet any time since) you’ve seen, and maybe fallen in love with, the mittens worn by Bernie Sanders at the event.

His brown Fair … Read More...

Attention all Star Wars fans: a new official Stars Wars knitting book is being unleashed on the galaxy, and I for one can’t wait to get stitching.

Star Wars is one of the fandoms everyone in our family agrees on, … Read More...

Cables and lace inspired by a crackling fire swirl around the Emberly hat pattern designed by Vanessa Smith.

It’s worked in the round from the bottom up and comes in one size that fits a variety of heads. It uses … Read More...

Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.

But like a lot of things … Read More...

There’s something about cables that makes me think of winter. They just look so warm and cozy, especially when they’re on a great knit hat.

The Harris Cap from Annie Lupton just looks classic and yummy and like just the … Read More...

I think a lot of us are knitting from stash more lately than we might usually, what with yarn shops being closed some places and not traveling to events or buying as much yarn as we used to.

Joji Locatelli … Read More...

When you have a little one it’s important to get out of the house for walks and adventures even when it’s cool outside, so having good warm blankets for the stroller and car seat are essential.

The Heart O’ Mine … Read More...

I saw the Woodstove Season Pullover from Alicia Plummer recently when scrolling Ravelry and immediately fell in love.

It looks cozy without being boxy, and the chevron on the front adds a nice textured detail that’s super subtle. Worked in … Read More...

I love interchangeable knitting needles, especially when working projects in the round that use multiple needle sizes. But it’s great to have an interchangeable knitting needle set (or two!) in your collection because it’s an easy way to get … Read More...

Stranded knitting is great for projects when the weather is cold because the yarn carried at the back makes a double thickness in the fabric.

The Thabo Cowl from Noma Ndlovu uses a band of stranded knitting to make a … Read More...

I don’t know why this time of year feels like a time for simple knitting, but it does. Maybe it’s because after the rush of the holidays it’s nice to slow down with something a little mindless, or the cold … Read More...

This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.

What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More...

It seems like lots of people are having babies lately, whether because they’ve been home all this time or just coincidentally. Even if you don’t know a lot of people who need gifts for new little ones, it’s always good … Read More...

Knit up this beautiful Heart Motif Blanket by Sarah Murray in Deramores Studio Aran. This pliable yarn is a wonderfully soft acrylic yarn which has been developed with anti-pilling technology and is ideal for both knitting and crocheting. This great … Read More...

When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.

It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More...

I am in love with this delicate shawl, This pattern is a vintage pattern to make a beautiful Shetland scarf.
In a traditional Diamond and Shell design. This design is delicate and needs to be made in a Copley’s Cobweb … Read More...

Snowflakes are a lovely graphic element for all sorts of projects, and this Graphic Snowflake sweater knitting pattern from Patons is a great one if you like the look of a classic knit snowflake.

The pattern is available in six … Read More...

I think it’s a good idea to end the year by finishing a project. If you don’t already have something you need to finish, maybe you should cast on a project now that you can still finish by the end … Read More...