Counterpane is composed of squares each made up of 4 smaller squares.
You can use DK or worsted/Aran weight yarns for a bedspread or afghan/blanket size.
Finer yarns could be used to create a baby blanket but you can certainly … Read More...

Have you ever seen a cat couch? It’s a mini version of a normal couch, meant for a cat (or, I suppose, a small dog, though that lacks the alliteration). Because of course cats deserve their own furniture.

This is … Read More...

Over on my blog, I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.

There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More...

I don’t really wear vests in the summer, but it is a great time for them because sometimes you just need a little extra layer that doesn’t add a whole lot of hear.

The Raincheck vest by Elizabeth Smith is … Read More...

Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter’s chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color knitted wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days … Read More...

This PDF book is filled with 20 Aran styled patterns. Perfect addition to your Knitting book collection. This book covers scarves, cardigans, jumpers and beanies. You can purchase this book Via Etsy.

New to knitting? Not sure what Aran Knitting … Read More...

I’m always hesitant about mystery knitalongs. I know they can be a lot of fun, but I don’t know if there are many designers I trust to design something I know I will like and want to knit, sight unseen.… Read More...

Knit up this gorgeous Cedar Hill Pullover in Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca for a flattering addition to your everyday outfit. Lion Brand’s Touch of Alpaca blend offers a warmer, softer and hypoallergenic natural fibre and combined with durability and … Read More...

Have you heard about emPower People? It’s a craftivism effort aimed at sparking engagement and conversation around social justice issues.

The group was co-founded by Diane of Lady Dye Yarns, designer Casapinka, Laverne of BzyPeach, and … Read More...

Update 7/8/2020: In an email sent on July 7, Cal Franklin, CEO and President of TN Marketing, said his company is bringing back the Craftsy brand with a new website set to launch in September.

“This will be a seamless … Read More...

This Pullover Knitting pattern is available for free via Deramores, all you have to do is select the “Digital Pattern” option in the drop-down menu to grab the pattern for free

Be proud to be a knitter with this ‘Born … Read More...

There is something fundamental about zig-zag designs. They are all around us – in the folded layers of rock as you drive through a mountain pass, or in the twill structure of a woven blanket. Zig-zags are dynamic patterns, symbols … Read More...

This free knitting pattern comes via Lionbrand and you can download the free pattern here. 

This pattern shows you how to knit a modern style cowl, this particular pattern is heather green and yellow gold, but of course you can … Read More...

I know it’s just barely officially summer, but we knitters need time to make things before we can wear them, so it might be almost time to start thinking about fall knitting, or at least those pieces that help us … Read More...

If you are looking for a super sweet, soft, delicate and whispy baby blanket, ‘Butterfly Kisses’ is perfect for you.

Knit this gorgeous baby blanket and keep it on hand for the next special baby. If knitted in a pure … Read More...

This feels like a project that you could wear throughout the year in different ways: on top of dresses in the spring and summer, under a jacket or on top of a long-sleeved shirt in fall and winter.

Windkissed by … Read More...

I basically live in a cardigan all the time when I’m at home (I even call it my housecoat), but after months of wearing the same storebought sweater every day I’m thinking about knitting myself a few more so I … Read More...

I feel like the longer we are all home the more we want to use as much of the yarn we have in the house as possible. If you’ve got a bunch of scraps to burn through, might I suggest … Read More...

I know I’ve been writing a lot about summer knits lately, so how about something for our friends who are heading into winter?

The Simone Pullover by Gavriella Treminio is worked top down and in the round. It features bobbles … Read More...