Somehow cleaning is a little more fun when you have a nice cloth to do it with. And when you can say your knitting time is in the service of spring cleaning, that’s even better.
The Staying Home spa cloth … Read More...
Easy Mug Rug Knitting Pattern
The other day I sewed a mug rug because we’ve been having tea in the afternoons while the weather has been cold, and it’s nice to have a special place for my cup (and, let’s admit it, a cookie).
But … Read More...
Fun Shorty Socks Knitting Pattern
I have only ever knit a couple of pairs of shorty socks, because I’m convinced I don’t wear socks much when the weather is warm.
That’s completely untrue, though. I love socks all the time, and short socks are not … Read More...
Dive into Your Stash for a Colorful Scarf
January is a great time to contemplate your stash, and if you’ve got some odd balls you want to use up, the Stash Dive Scarf from Summer Lee is a great option.
Her version used worsted and fingering weight yarn… Read More...
Knit a Simple Boxy Sweater
After all the rush and bustle of the holidays, it feels like a good time to knit something simple. And also something warm, cozy and easy to wear that you’ll want to use all winter long.
The Faro Sweater from … Read More...
Knit a Fun Sideways Scarf for Easy Warmth
There’s something nice about having a simple scarf knitting pattern on the needles. Ripton from Berroco is a super simple pattern that doesn’t look as easy as it is.
The almost plaid-like texture is produced by working Garter Stitch sideways … Read More...
The Daylight Cardigan Knitting Pattern is Perfect for Fall
I have this storebought cardigan that I call my house sweater, because I wear it a lot when I’m hanging out at home. I’ve been feeling for a while that this sweater needs an upgrade, preferable a handknit version.
The … Read More...
A Knitting Pattern to Start You Thinking about Bulky Sweaters
The Tartinizza pattern from Lucinda Iglesias is a great simple pattern worked in bulky or super bulky yarn. The pattern itself is only written for one size — a 45-inch chest — but it talks you through the changes and … Read More...
Make Your Own Marl with the Sprinkle Tee Knitting Pattern
I know I’m not the only one trying to knit from stash this year, and who is actually making an effort to knit down my stash as much as possible. One way to reduce your stash even faster is to … Read More...
Easy Pencil Pouch Knitting Pattern
One of my favorite back-to-school knitting patterns that I’ve made was a simple pencil pouch worked in self-striping yarn and lined with fun fabric.
This EasyPeasy Pencil Pouch from HandmadeHandsome is slightly more complicated than my pattern in that it … Read More...
Super Quick and Free Headband Knitting Pattern
This time of year you might not feel like knitting full garments. Or maybe you just want to get rid of a little leftover yarn or make a quick accessory to go with an outfit (we still need to look … Read More...
Broken Rib Socks Knitting Pattern
I have always thought the name of the stitch pattern Broken Rib was a little gruesome, even though it aptly describes the look of the design.
It was a little too perfect for Nikki Ross Patterson, who designed her Broken … Read More...
Simple I-Cord Bracelet Knitting Pattern
I have always loved the look of stacked bangle bracelets, though I’ve never worn them because I have really skinny wrists.
Of course that problem could be remedied by making bracelets yourself, like these knit BFF bangle bracelets from Knit … Read More...
A Classic Knit Sweater with a Twist
All I want to knit right now is simple sweaters. I’m not actually knitting any simple sweaters, but I should be getting one on the needles soon, and it just might be Andalo by Danilo Diano.
This top-down, circular yoke … Read More...
Easy Knit Ear Saver Pattern
With all the mask making that is going on (side note: I’m involved with a group called Masks Now, which is working to meet requests for cloth masks from across the country) people are looking for different ways to … Read More...
Scrap Bin Scrunchies
Theyrrrrrr’e baaaaack. The 80’s-90’s hair essential, the scrunchie, seems to have made its way back into pop-fashion culture. Since we’re all at home with pandemic hair, that can likely use a little wrangling, this seems as good of a time … Read More...
Fade Your Scraps with This Pretty Cardigan
If you have some skeins of DK weight yarn hanging around, the Scrapper Cardi by Safiyyah Talley is a great use for it. This easy to knit and to wear piece is worked from the top down with a circular … Read More...
Knit a Hug Shrug Any Way You Want it
What we all need right about now is a comforting pattern to knit something that we can enjoy while we are at home. The Hug Shrug by Knitting Expat could be just the thing.
Not only is it a super … Read More...
The Gentle Cardigan is Perfect Comfort Knitting
I know it’s not quite the season for a big bulky knit in the northern part of the world, but there’s nothing like a simple, beautiful knit when you need a little comfort.
The Gentle cardigan by Brandi Cheyenne Harper … Read More...
Knit a Simple Scrunchie to Use Some Stash
These days I think we’re all thinking about using the yarn and other supplies we already have at home (even as we want to support the yarn and fiber arts community) and small projects that use leftovers from other … Read More...