As more of us are staying home and trying not to leave the house, you may find that you will run out of some supplies or want to conserve what you have by making your own items to supplement.
One … Read More...
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by Sarah White
As more of us are staying home and trying not to leave the house, you may find that you will run out of some supplies or want to conserve what you have by making your own items to supplement.
One … Read More...
Who loves the tiny pitter-patter of Baby feet? Well, this adorable blanket is all bout 10 tiny toes on those tiny baby feet.
A cute blanket to make for your new little bundle of joy! This pattern is made using … Read More...
by Sarah White
I know a lot of people are on edge because of all the bad news in the world right now. We are hunkering down in our homes and turning to knitting for comfort.
Of course the knitting community will suffer … Read More...
by Sarah White
Maybe a turn is more accurate than a twist, but the Plication mitts by Elizabeth Felgate use Garter Stitch, short rows and clever folding to make mitts with shifting stitches.
The pattern has four different sizes and you can use … Read More...
by Sarah White
I’m starting to feel like knitting things for warmer weather as the temperature is slowly starting to creep up where I live, which means lighter weight fabrics and more lace are on the horizon.
The Thames shawl by Janina Kallio … Read More...
THE AUTUMN WOODS SHAWL
A tutorial knitting pattern, by Winter White Knits
Make this beautiful shawl/triangle scarf using this easy to follow pattern that can be purchased via Etsy.
I love the warm colors in this shawl, browns and tobaccos … Read More...
by Sarah White
Craft store aisles are filled to the brim with colorful skeins of yarn that can make your heart skip a beat. How does a knitter know where to start? Whether you have just started out in the world of yarn … Read More...
by Sarah White
I feel like I should be old enough that I don’t know a lot of people who are having babies, but suddenly I know several people who are expecting. It always seems to go like that, doesn’t it?
If you … Read More...
by Sarah White
The other day I shared a pattern for a brioche knit hat, and while it’s not quite the same skill, Fisherman’s Rib gives a bit of the look of brioche but is a lot easier to knit.
And like … Read More...
by Sarah White
Dan Lee has done a lot of patterns using skull motifs, and his latest is a great one if you want to use the motif without doing allover stranded knitting.
The “S” is for Skull pattern is a simple striped … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t know if it’s exactly the season for hat knitting, since it’s finally getting warm where I live, but I say hat knitting knows no season, especially when it’s a fun and challenging knit like this.
The Walanda hat … Read More...
This Easter pattern is for a Knitting pattern for these cute little Bunny Babies, are they bunnies or are they Babies? They are cute as can be and would make wonderful hand knitted gifts for babies and kids who can’t … Read More...
Earlier this week we wrote an article about 7 DIY Facial masks you can make to help avoid the flu and other respiratory viruses. Some folks have requested a direct link to the knitting pattern that was featured in that … Read More...
by Sarah White
I feel like we all could use some cozy knitting projects right now. The Waterbury Plaid Blanket Scarf from Two of Wands is really more like a shawl, and its a fun technique involving knitting stripes and then weaving long … Read More...
by Sarah White
Spring is finally in the air where I live, so it’s time to start crafting sweet little animals for Easter and beyond.
These cute little Easter bunnies from Knitting and So On add a touch of cuteness to your Easter … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t really know why gnomes are a thing right now, but the definitely seem to be, and they’re a fun way to make something a little different for your holiday decor.
These St. Patrick’s Day gnomes are great little … Read More...
If you’re looking for a cute and cuddly addition to your Easter decorations or a sweet gift for a loved one, this knitting pattern for a life-size baby bunny is perfect for you. The finished bunny measures 20cm/8in long, making … Read More...
by Sarah White
I don’t know why the Lyre poncho, designed by Noriko Ho for Quince & Co., makes me think of spring.
Maybe it’s the pretty blue color, with just a hint of robin’s egg. Maybe the little eyelets that suggest … Read More...
by Sarah White
Newer knitters often wonder how to knit with circular knitting needles, both flat and in the round, and why they would want to use these sorts of needles. Circular needles make lots of knitting tasks easier, and they’re super simple … Read More...
by Sarah White
As knitters we hope that our projects will provide good memories for the people who use them, but one Scottish knitter has a very special comfort project in mind and needs dog owners’ help.
She contacted Love Crafts because she … Read More...