Mohair can be a little fiddly but the look of a finished piece worked in mohair or with mohair and other yarns is really lovely. It feels great and you get that fun kind of see-through look that’s really interesting … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Ice Cream Cushion by Jane Burns
This ice cream cushion is such a fun project. Perfect for a children’s play area, bedroom or as party decorations too.
You can download this free knitting pattern here. Experiment with different colored yarns to create awesome ice cream flavours … Read More...
Jorid Linvik’s Big Book of Christmas Knits: Over 70 Scandinavian Holiday Patterns
Dozens of delightfully colorful holiday patterns from popular designer Jorid Linvik.
Make it the best time of the year?all year long! Fan-favorite Scandinavian knitwear designer Jorid Linvik, the bestselling author of the beloved Big Book of Knitted Mittens and Big … Read More...
Knit a Candy Corn Dog Sweater
I’ve never owned a dog, but if I did, it’s likely I would need to choose one that is tolerant of being dressed up, particularly in adorable knit items like this candy corn dog sweater from Yarnspirations.
It comes … Read More...
This Sweater Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
It’s actually starting to look like fall where I live, and I’m celebrating by knitting a sweater in red, orange and yellow. But the Esenia sweater by Alena Malevitch would be another great option for knitting and wearing this time … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Halloween Bundle
This bundle includes four patterns of Halloween decorations: Halloween Girl, Halloween Lady, Ghost Skeleton and a colorful spider.
The patterns are designed for beginner and intermediate skilled knitters. Skills required: casting on and off, knit, purl, increase and decrease. The … Read More...
Time to Knit Some Spooky Socks
Pumpkins and jack o’lanterns are my preferred crafty motifs of the Halloween season, but there are lots of other cute projects our there if you want to bring a little spookiness to your knitting projects.
The Happy Haunts Socks from … Read More...
Knit a Little Pumpkin Patch
I hope you didn’t think I was through with the Halloween and fall knitting patterns, because I just found these adorable little pumpkins from Norman Schwarze and I had to share them.
Not only do you get the pattern for … Read More...
Knit a Stained Glass Cowl with this Fun Knitting Pattern
I am always looking for ways to use up bits of my stash (and am in fact knitting a stash-busting sweater right now), but even if you’re not a fan of the scrappy look the Exotic Burst Cowl by Dolly … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern – Pom Pom Baby Hat
SKILL LEVEL – Easy SIZES 6-9 months (9-12 months, 12-18 months) Finished circumference About 14 (16, 18) in. (35.5 (40.5, 45.5) cm)
This free knitting pattern comes via Lionbrand and you can download the free pattern here.
Finished height About … Read More...
Book Review – 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns
Young knitters, old knitters, hip knitters, traditional knitters: they all enjoy different styles. But every knitter from age 5 to 95 needs a good dictionary of stitches. 400 Knitting Stitches is a comprehensive guide that invites knitters to experiment with … Read More...
Halloween Knitting Pattern Easy Knit 3 Styles Spooky Toilet Roll Cover
I really feel that toilet roll covers are making a comeback, I mea suddenly the importance of having a spare lockdown roll is monumental.
Knitted and fun Toilet Roll covers in 3 Halloween styles (Spider, Ghost and Pumpkin) in Chunky … Read More...
Get a Little Spooky with the Cemetery Drive Cowl Knitting Pattern
It’s prime spooky knitting season, and I love this design for those times when you might want something seasonal that’s not a costume.
The Cemetery Drive Cowl by Emily Haver features ghosts in a graveyard and it looks great in … Read More...
Another Great Pumpkin Knitting Pattern
There are so many pumpkin knitting patterns out there and I want to knit ALL of them because they are so fun and easy and a great way to decorate this time of year.
Here’s another great one I just … Read More...
A Hat Knitting Pattern to Get You Ready for Fall
I usually only wear hats when it is really cold and I’m going to be outside for a decent period of time, but I do love the idea of wearing hats throughout the year, especially as the chill mornings of … Read More...
Get Ready for Halloween with the Skulls Pullover Knitting Pattern
I can’t believe it’s almost October! For as slowly as spring and summer went, we sure barreled through September! Halloween — whatever it looks like this year — will be here before we know it, but we still have time … Read More...
Add a Little Lace to Your Fall Knitting with the Estrella Pullover
I have a tendency to knit big, bulky sweaters, which I love, but I don’t really have any handknit sweaters that a good for fall. Probably in part because I’m really lazy and it sounds to me a full-sized sweater … Read More...
More emPower Knitting Patterns
I told you back in July about the emPower People project, which encourages people to knit or crochet a purple headscarf or cowl to be worn when voting and engaging in other civic activities like gatherings or marches, with the … Read More...
Mountain Chalet Knit Slipper Boots Pattern
These boot slippers are knit flat, making them super simple for newer knitters. They are made entirely with the seed stitch which alternates knit and purl stitches to give the slippers a lofty, cozy texture!
You can purchase this Knitted … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Women’s Cabled Tunic
Knit up this ladies cabled tunic sweater using Novita Nordic Wool. Novita Nordic Wool is part of our natural collection range, as the name suggests, the wool comes from Northern Europe. Nordic Wool is a machine washable yarn of 100% … Read More...