Congratulations to Frank George!

When Yarnspirations contacted me about featuring their fall lookbook (which I was totally going to do anyway, because I love it) I threw out the suggestion that we could do a giveaway with the yarn from … Read More...

I’ve gotten a bit off track with talking about sweater knitting this month, but I thought it would be cute to share these little bitty sweaters I saw on Facebook the other day.

The pattern is from Vogue Knitting, and … Read More...

OK, I’ve been saying for weeks now that I’m not ready to think about Christmas.

And I’m really not.

But I’ve also been working on a Christmas-related knitting project for CraftBits (which I will share with you just as soon … Read More...

Tweed yarns are just perfect for fall and winter knitting. They’re pretty and warm and just give a nice, wholesome, organic, natural look to whatever you knit with them.

Tahki Yarns has put together a look book celebrating its Donegal … Read More...

The free pattern from the Sweater Babe this month is one I’m really interested in because I think I’m making cowls for a bunch of people for Christmas this year.

The Deluxe Lace Cowl uses a bold textured lace pattern … Read More...

The Deep Fall Knitty surprises went live while I was on vacation last week, so if you didn’t see them, go check them out!

The Briargate Jacket by Nancy Totten is a cardigan with pockets and a textured stitch pattern … Read More...

Our winner is Maxine. I’m totally jealous!

Most of the time when I give something away here it’s because I’m trying to clear off my bookshelves or because the publisher sent me more than one copy so I could keep … Read More...

I don’t know how great a demand there really is for handknit marsupial pouches, or if it really is like the sweaters for penguins thing that comes around every couple of years when in fact sweaters for penguins are not … Read More...

Knitters are so darn clever sometimes I just can’t get over it.

Tammy Lyons, who blogs at Eclectic Technique, was thinking about that fact that it’s possible to knit two socks at the same time on the same needles, one … Read More...

I have been lamenting for a while now that I’m in no way ready to think about Christmas, but that isn’t keeping it from getting any closer.

I wish we could avoid talking about it before Halloween, but if you … Read More...

One of the disadvantages of knitting a pieced sweater is all the finishing that’s involved, and one of the most unpleasant duties when it comes to finishing a sweater is sewing in the sleeves.

One of the things that often … Read More...

If you want to knit an accessory that will give you a bit of a Halloween feel without a full-on costume, there are a lot of great options out there.

I love my bright orange, fun fun Halloween boa as … Read More...

Congratulations to winner Debby!

Nicky Epstein’s Knitting on Top of the World is a really fun book, chock full of 50 designs inspired by knitwear and other traditions from around the world.

For example (opening to some pages randomly) an … Read More...

In the last installment (for now) of Sarah Cleans Out Her E-mail, I’ve got some more sweater patterns for you to consider. I should be sharing a few more roundups of specific kinds of sweaters throughout the month, but I’m … Read More...

I know most of you are not machine knitters, but I love the designs that Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation comes up with so I wanted to share this one anyway.

What I love about her stuff is that she’s … Read More...

I’m back with another lightning round of patterns from yarn companies that would make perfect projects for fall. This time it’s a bunch of accessories that go around the neck. Enjoy!

carves

The Zig Zag Scarf from Lion Bran Yarn … Read More...