I love it when patterns I find online actually use yarns that I know and have liked working with.

In the case of the Sprout Cardigan from Classic Elite Yarns, it’s Sprout, an organic cotton yarn  that’s got a lot … Read More...

This sounds like one of those knitting sweaters for penguins things, but apparently it’s actually true that a wildlife refuge in San Rafael is looking for people to knit bird’s nests for the abandoned baby birds they care for.

WildCare … Read More...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to show your appreciation for the special moms in your life than by gifting them something handmade and unique. This roundup of 78 knitting patterns for moms is the … Read More...

It’s getting warmer — and hopefully will stay that way this time! — but it’s still helpful to have a little bit of knitting to throw over your shoulders when the wind picks up or you’re in a place where … Read More...

The latest — and actually the last with Amy Christoffers joining the team — Norah Gaughan pattern book from Berroco was recently released, and it offers great inspiration for spring and summer.

This collection of 14 patterns is subtitled “Another … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but I love to knit baby blankets for new little people. But sometimes a plain rectangle or square can be a little boring.

The good news is there are plenty of options that make blanket … Read More...

Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.

Knit … Read More...

Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.

The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More...

I love to knit baby blankets, and I like patterns that have fun details both for the knitter and the parents and child to enjoy.

This Easy Baby Blanket from The Things We Do is a lot of fun because … Read More...

If you’re looking for a little something to keep your shoulders warm as the seasons change (or into summer if you’re like me and think everyone has their air conditioning on way too high), you’ll want to take a look … Read More...

Lion Brand Amazing yarn is a lot of fun, and I’m kind of in love with this Mitered Shawl knitting pattern that uses that pretty self-striping yarn.

Using mitered squares with multicolored yarn is an easy way to break up … Read More...

Today is Knitty surprise day, which means a couple more patterns have been released to get you stitching this season. (Note, if you are reading this on Wednesday, their servers may be a bit slow to load because the patterns … Read More...

I have a friend who just the other day was lamenting the fact that chevron is still a trend. I didn’t want to tell her that knitters and crocheters have always loved a good chevron, and we’re happy to see … Read More...

The knitters of Norfolk in the UK are really quite amazing. They once knit a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree, and this year they’ve put together a spectacular garden pergola adorned with knit flowers, birds and bugs.

The structure, which measures more … Read More...