It’s time for summer garment knitting if you haven’t started already, and I’m pretty well in love with this basic Raglan T-shirt from Classic Elite Yarns.
The yarn involved, Mesa, is a really great cotton yarn that is wonderful even … Read More...
Super Easy Lace Scarves
A scarf is a great place to start if you’re new to lace knitting because it’s small and quick to complete and usually uses the same, small, repeating stitch pattern throughout.
My Razor Shell Scarf uses a two-row repeat, and … Read More...
Knit a Fun Lacy Top for Summer
Since it’s been in the 80s most of this week, I am definitely thinking about summer knitting.
Desertbloom, a pretty free pattern from Berroco, would be the perfect thing to add to your queue if you like knitting — … Read More...
Knit a Shirt with Feather and Fan Edging
As the days get warmer its time to think about summer knitting, and that often means short-sleeved or sleeveless tops and shells, as well as lace.
Feather and Fan is a classic stitch pattern that’s great for this time of … Read More...
Help Mom Relax with These Knitted Spa Patterns
I don’t know a mom who couldn’t use a little pampering, and there are lots of ways we can make that happen with the help of knitting. Why not whip up a scrubber or a soap sack and throw in … Read More...
Rainy Day Mittens to Knit
This year I’ve been sharing Kat from Just Crafty Enough’s quest to knit a pair of mittens every month, and the April pair is really cute.
The April Showers mittens feature — what else? — umbrellas, and are a pretty … Read More...
A Pretty Tank with Great Details
If you’re already thinking about summer knitting you’re going to want to take a look at this free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.
The Braided Strap Tank by Tonia Barry is a beauty with a deep V-neck, braided straps and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – A Dozen Fun Flowers to Knit
To continue the theme of flowers this week, I thought it would be fun to share some more knitting patterns so you can knit your own, whether you make a bouquet of knit flowers to display or a single flower … Read More...
Knit Armwarmers with Anchors
I hear that one of the big trends for spring is nautical designs, and Kat from Just Crafty Enough has translated that trend into knitting with her Hello, Sailor Mitts.
Worked in two colors with anchors on one side … Read More...
Another Cute Hat for Spring
I don’t really wear hats in the spring, but this year I’m finding myself really attracted to spring-like hat patterns. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m overdue for a haircut and feel like every day … Read More...
Knit an On-Trend Aztec Infinity Scarf
One of the big trends in fashion lately has been geometric shapes and a sort of Native American feel. Jordana Paige combines both of these in a fun but easy colorwork project, her Aztec Infinity Scarf.
The whole thing … Read More...
Make a Gorgeous Diamond Hat
Just as cowls are nice in the spring, it can be good to have some spring hats to keep your head warm on windy days (or dry on sprinkly days).
This lovely Diamond Cap from Classic Elite Yarns should be … Read More...
A Simple Sweater Pattern for Spring
Lightweight sweaters are great to have around this time of year (whether it’s spring or fall where you live). They’re easy to slip on when there’s a little chill in the air and to shed when it gets warmer.
I’m … Read More...
Another Cute Chick and Egg Pattern
Last week I shared some fun chick knitting projects with you, and over the weekend my colleague Linda sent me this new one from the Purl Bee.
The Chick-in-an-Egg is an egg-shaped chick with a funny expression that you … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Citadel Hat Pattern
I’ve from time to time shared a Pin of the Week, which usually has just been something interesting I came across on Pinterest the week before, but I thought it might be fun instead to share some of the more … Read More...
Spring Clean with Knitting Projects
It’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning, and I find that big projects always go down easier when a little crafting is involved, so why not knit a few new towels to help you out?
Melanie from Craftown has … Read More...
Mittens Inspired by the Emerald Isle
I’m a bit behind on sharing the mittens of the month from Kat at Just Crafty Enough, but this month’s pattern is pretty even if it’s past St. Patrick’s Day.
The Newgrange Mittens were inspired by spirals found on Newgrange … Read More...
Grab a Free Pattern from Jil Eaton Before April 7, 2014
Jil Eaton is known for her colorful, wearable children’s designs, and 20 of her MinnowKnits patterns are now available for the first time as digital downloads.
To celebrate, she’s offering one free set of patterns, a knitted layette including a … Read More...
Quick Shamrock Knitting Patterns
Last year at pretty much exactly this time I shared a handful of St. Patrick’s Day knitting patterns, so I thought I’d share a few more if you’re looking for a quick way to add some green to your … Read More...
Knit a Scarf for Heart Disease Awareness
February is Heart Month, and even though we’re at the end of the month, it’s always a good time to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the biggest killer out there and we all need to be … Read More...