Now that fall is officially here in the northern part of the world (even where it doesn’t quite feel like it) it’s time to get serious about knitting for the cool weather to come.

It’s always a good idea to … Read More...

There’s a big temptation when the weather starts getting a little cool to jump headlong into winter knitting projects, skipping the transitional season altogether.

If you’re looking ahead to knitting for the really cold season, check out the Flurries in … Read More...

This time of year it seems like crafted pumpkins are everywhere, so of course we knitters have some versions of this fun fall craft as well.

I shared a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns a couple of years ago, and … Read More...

I’ve been thinking a lot about gauge lately. I never seem to get it right.

The gauge on a pattern reflects the knitter who designed the project or knit the sample, the number of stitches per inch she was able … Read More...

I’m not much of a poncho person for myself, but I do love ponchos on small people. I knit my daughter one when she was a toddler and I just loved it, and I feel the same about Gina Michele’s … Read More...

When it comes to super squishy, warm projects, brioche really can’t be beat. It looks amazing but also is just super fluffy and warm thanks to how the stitches are formed. It’s the perfect thing for keeping warm in winter … Read More...

I missed the Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak when it came out back in March, but it’s a great sweater for fall knitting.

This time of year I want something quick that can be off my needles and ready for … Read More...

Now that Labor Day is done I think it’s officially time we can start talking fall and winter knitting. Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of pictures on Instagram of the Magnolia sweater by Camilla Vad.

Like this one the … Read More...

Consolidation seems to be a part of most businesses these days, and it’s true of yarn companies, too. Two giants in the field have joined forces and Red Heart yarns has become a part of the Yarnspirations family.

Visitors to … Read More...

As much as I am kind of ready for fall (and fall knitting!), there is a part of me that wants to hang onto the warm, long days of summer.

If you’re looking for one last summer-inspired knitting project to … Read More...

The Easy Puzzle Blanket from Purl Soho is a charming stash-buster that looks harder than it is. It starts with a triangle, and stitches are picked up along the sides of the shapes as you build on them in different … Read More...

Yesterday I mentioned that I’m already into fall knitting, and if you’re in the same camp, today’s pattern is for you.

The Uptown Cardigan from All about Ami is a long, slouchy, boxy cardigan that is perfect for wearing all … Read More...

Getting Craft Gossip content here on the web page is great, but did you know we have a whole host of Facebook groups and a Facebook page where you can find even more content and community?

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I love single skein projects. Mostly because a lot of my stash is single skeins and I’m trying to pare it down, so anything I can make with a single ball makes me happy.

If you’ve got some Miss Babs … Read More...

Faded patterns are all the rage in the knitting world these days, and the Patons Fade to Summer Top is a simple way to try the trend without buying a ton of yarn.

The pattern, designed by Anne Weil of … Read More...

Once the kids go back to school it suddenly feels like fall is right around the corner and we need to do all we can to hang onto summer just a little bit more.

Nothing says summer to me like … Read More...

This is an older pattern but I just saw it shared on Instagram by Hedgehog Fibres and it looks awesome so I couldn’t help but share it.

Camino Bubbles by Kieran Foley uses a cool drop stitch mesh pattern that … Read More...

Sloths have been taking over the crafting world for a while, so why not knit a sloth for a sloth-loving friend?

This knit sloth from Yarnspirations is worked in the round and is super cute knit in cotton yarn.

It’s … Read More...

What people like in a vacation knitting project can vary (I recently wrote about about what I like in travel knitting projects) but I think it’s common to like projects that are small enough to throw in a bag, … Read More...