I’m always in need of a simple little something to throw over my sundresses or other light clothing in the summer. The Very Easy Poncho by Cara Carnia is a simple way to keep warm when you’re somewhere a little … Read More...

Earth Day is an important time to remind us all to think about the little things we can do every day to lighten our load on the planet. One thing I have been really focused on this year is using … Read More...

Knitwear designer Kate Barrios has launched a knitalong for her latest design, the Cerezo en Flor cardigan, which will take place over eight weeks beginning next month.

The pattern is a lacy cardigan made with The Fibre Co. yarn. … Read More...

The weather where I live went from sort of wintry to full-on summery in a matter of days. I went from finishing a wool sweater to wanting to cast on summer projects.

This Beach Wrap from Knitomatic is a great … Read More...

Temperature scarves and blankets have been in the knitosphere (crocheters make them too, of course) for a few years now. The idea is that you stitch a row for each day of the year, with the color of yarn you … Read More...

I’m a little behind on my gossip but I still wanted to share the winner of the Mason-Dixon Knitting March Mayhem competition this year is Carol Feller’s Tabouli.

It’s a sweet little cardigan with an A-line shape emphasized by … Read More...

Knitwear designer Kieran Foley shared a picture of her Coral Reef shawl design on Instagram and I was instantly captivated by it.

The colors are striking, of course, but I also love the kind of hourglass/teardrop shapes in the design, … Read More...

One thing that is definitely making it feel more like spring — in addition to the great weather where I am — is that the farmer’s market opened for the season this past weekend.

And because we knitters can turn … Read More...

Garter Stitch shawls are super simple and fun to knit. I have several and am always drawn to more of them.

Drea’s Shawl from Loop Knits is a fun option that uses a semi-solid and a multicolored yarn in bands … Read More...

Just like that, in the span of a week, we’ve gone from lingering winter temperatures to full-on spring. So while I’m still finishing up the sleeves on my last wool sweater of the season, I’m also look ahead to knitting … Read More...

There’s always a little problem that new knitters have: you want to knit something great, but you don’t have the skills or confidence yet for something really big or complicated. You don’t want your first projects to take forever, but … Read More...

There are lots of knitting patterns out there for knit Easter eggs, but I really like these from Purl Soho. They have a nice egg shape and look to be about the size of real eggs, and the design … Read More...

I just came across this cool treasure hunt Easter knitalong from Deramores, which is mostly finished as far as the knitalong goes, but you can still grab the patterns for free.

The pattern makes a super cute lamb-shaped basket and … Read More...

Things are turning green where I live and I couldn’t be happier about it. I want to see color everywhere, from spring flowers to my knitting needles.

The Vibrance Shawl pattern from AbbyeKnits is a great choice for knitting up … Read More...

I am a big fan of little blankets. We have blankets everywhere — knit ones, sewn ones and store-bought ones — that we use for picnics, fort building, snuggling under to watch movies and all sorts of other purposes.

This … Read More...

This is a bit of knitting geekery, I’ll admit, but did you know there’s a difference between Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch? They look pretty much the same, but a different technique is used to make each.

Interweave has an … Read More...

I love following lots of knitters on Instagram because I see their finished projects and find things I want to knit for myself that I would never see browsing Ravelry.

I have a big collection of saved pictures that allow … Read More...

Stranded colorwork worked in the round is a great way to learn how to work with two colors at once, and the Camilla Neckwarmer pattern from Toronto yarn shop EweKnit looks like a great place to start.

This small cowl … Read More...

I love knitting for my daughter, but as she gets older it gets harder to find things that fit her. Of course, I can design things, but it’s easier if I don’t have to.

The Hermione Top from Berroco is … Read More...

I don’t mind when a project takes a long time to knit (as the number of projects I’ve taken years to knit can attest) but sometimes it’s nice to have something on and off the needles quickly. Especially in the … Read More...