Over the weekend I finished knitting the body (though I still have some edging and seaming to do) of a super simple tank top I got in a kit from We Are Knitters, which I will actually tell you all … Read More...
Learn to #StitchAwayStress with the Craft Yarn Council
April is National Stress Awareness Month, and the Craft Yarn Council is celebrating by spreading the word about the therapeutic benefits of yarn crafts.
Knitting and crocheting are perfect for busting stress, giving you something to focus on other that … Read More...
Fingerless Gloves with a Circular Twist
I would swear that I have shared this pattern with you before, but I can’t find any proof of that, so if I have, I apologize and if I haven’t I didn’t want you to miss out on this cool … Read More...
Project Notebook: Bamboo Stitch Table Runner
Sometimes you start a project and, before it’s done, you just get tired of it. Or maybe you need to be knitting something else so you put it aside for a while, with every intention of getting back to it … Read More...
Knit a Marmot. Because Why Not, Really?
It’s Groundhog Day, my absolute favorite made up holiday, and Berroco is celebrating along with me with the release of their pattern Marmie the Marmot.
Marmots are technically a cousin of the groundhog but really, I don’t think many … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Fish
Kat at Just Crafty Enough has been on a mission of knitting cute sea creatures lately. I shared her knit starfish recently, and now she’s back with a sweet knit fish.
The fish is worked in the round and … Read More...
I’ll Admit I’m Intrigued
I’ve been a little obsessed with knit tank tops lately, because I’ve pretty much been living in tank tops for the past couple of weeks and that trend is going to continue.
If you need another tank for your to … Read More...
Knit a Fun Starfish for Summer
Now that it’s June it’s time to think about summer knitting projects, and this starfish project from Just Crafty Enough is a really fun one.
This project uses a fun construction method, where you knit the legs first and the … Read More...
A Knitalong for Geeky Geeks
I just learned about this really cool knitalong, also known as a geekalong, that’s happening over at Lattes and Llamas. Each week the dynamic duo of Megan-Ann and Jac release a new double-knit block pattern that has some kind … Read More...
A Kid’s Crown for Mardi Gras and Beyond
Susi at Just Crafty Enough knit a simple crown that I shared with you a few months ago, but she decided the project needed to be a little fancier.
The improved version is more regal, and still sparkly thanks to … Read More...
Another Fun Pattern to Show Your Olympic Spirit
The other day I shared a collection of knitting patterns you could use to help celebrate the Winter Olympics, and I just got sent one more you might be interested in.
The Team Spirit Hat by Melanie Smith of … Read More...
A Cute Butterfly for New Knitters
If you’re teaching a child — or, heck, an adult — to knit over the holidays, or you’re a new stitcher yourself, I’ll bet you’ll like this little knit butterfly tutorial from Knitting Image.
These little bugs are made out … Read More...
A Crown For Your Kid (and Your Coffee)
We are big fans of knit crowns in my household and it’s always fun to see other people enjoy this classic craft, too.
Susi from Just Crafty Enough used some Lion Brand BonBons — a super fun yarn with a … Read More...
Knit up Your Own Monster University Legwarmers
My girl hasn’t seen “Monsters Inc.” or “Monster University” yet (in fact, the only full-length movie she’s ever seen is “Finding Nemo”), but I know we’ll get there before too long. And I know when kids love movies they love … Read More...
Cute Projects for the Fourth of July
It’s time to bring out the red, white and blue yarn if you haven’t already and stitch up some cute Fourth of July projects! Here’s a half dozen for you to try.
These 4th of July patterns are perfect for … Read More...
It’s My Birthday, Knit a Cake!
This is a pretty funny pattern but since it actually is my birthday I couldn’t help but share this knit cake pattern I devised a few years ago.
You could make one for any occasion, and it’s actually a good … Read More...
Decorating with Pom-Poms
This post from Vintage Umbrella about making and using yarn pompoms was really about the Fourth of July, but making pompoms is a great way to get rid of stash any time of year. Make them in red, white and … Read More...
Beach Knitting!
100% cotton, eco friendly and made in the USA! And yes, it’s 100% cotton, perfect for a beach coverup, t-shirt, tank… or even an eyeglass cord, like this FREE PATTERN HERE!!
Find this awesome yarn over at Knit Out Of … Read More...
Tutorial – Short Row Heels
From the Knit Circus newsletter, Amy Detjen recently introduced three ways to work short rows.
This week, see how to apply the Short Row Wrap and Turn method to a toe-up sock heel.
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