I love this story from the Toronto Sun about the fastest knitter in North America, Lina Benne. The 49-year-old yarn shop owner from Mississauga entered a speed knitting contest on a whim back in 2004 and managed to knit … Read More...

When I saw this story I almost couldn’t believe it because it just sounds a little crazy. I mean, I have no idea at all how Jennifer Anton, Budweiser UK’s marketing manager, came up with the idea for the beer … Read More...

Sweaters with the cables running sideways are pretty popular this year, and Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation was inspired to design her own in a pretty red mohair yarn speckled with black.

Check out her site for some great details … Read More...

Uniquely UK has a really cute and easy tutorial for a cabled tree that looks like it would be a good size for an ornament, gift tag or even to embellish the front of a pillow.

It’s actually a really … Read More...

And speaking of knitty Advent things, this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas is a great one that could be made into an Advent calendar type arrangement (though, admittedly, it would probably have to be for next year).… Read More...

Kat at Just Crafty Enough has been doing this amazing series of holiday ornaments for the 24 weeks leading up to December 1 — seriously, I don’t know how anyone can plan that far ahead — as part of an … Read More...

If you’re looking for some spectacular — and free — ideas for holiday themed knitting projects, look no further than the DROPS Christmas Workshop. This pattern collection includes a whopping eight pages of designs, everything from Christmas tree ornaments … Read More...

I’ve gotten way behind on Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas free patterns, so consider this your catch up if you’re not getting the emails yourself.

I love this Keepsake Stocking, worked mostly in a multicolored yarn with solid … Read More...

The new season means lots of new knitting patterns to consider, and Brooklyn Tweed has just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 6. It has 13 patterns, including sweaters, scarves, hats and a cowl, all with the kind … Read More...

If you want something a little whimsical to put on your Thanksgiving table or just a fun little fall-themed toy for the kids to play with, check out these adorable free turkey knitting patterns.

Susan B. Anderson designed … Read More...

I couldn’t resist sharing this really sweet story about the awesomeness of knitters. Knitter Susan Cottrell from London, Ontario, had been knitting a shawl in turquoise and blue lace, complete with 1,500 beads, while sitting at her husband’s bedside while … Read More...

I love the Luxury Holiday Garland project from Kristin Ashbaugh-Helmreich and Jimmy Beans Wool. The idea was to use each of the yarns in the company’s Luxury Fiber Sampler in something that could be used to decorate the home.

The … Read More...

Petite Purls issue 16 was just released, and while they’re aren’t as many patterns for the kiddos as we’ve come to expect from this web magazine, there’s still some fun stuff here.

I like the Bizzy Tunic, a mom-sized garment … Read More...

The Red Heart 12 Weeks of Christmas knitting patterns program continues with the Breezy Bird Trio, a set of three cute little birds decked out in stocking caps.

There’s nothing at all about this pattern that says Christmas, so … Read More...

If you’re looking for the perfect fall sweater to knit or another easy knitting project, check out this free ebook for members of the Knitting Daily community.

Easy Knits includes 6 patterns:

• Cindy Taylor’s Simple Wrap Jacket, which looks like

Last week I was writing about sweater knitting for About, and I illustrated an article with an in-progress sweater.

I got a few questions about what sweater it was, so I thought I’d share now that it’s finished.

The pattern … Read More...

I don’t know exactly why a teapot cozy is a holiday knitting pattern. I like tea all the time! But I guess it does get cold faster when it’s cold out, and this pattern from Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of … Read More...

If you’re looking for a new project to start this weekend, check out the surprises from Knitty for DeepFall.

The Regatta Sock is a pretty toe-up number that has a triangular lace pattern that looks like a field of pennants. … Read More...

Speaking of knitting for fall, here’s another great project you might want to add to your list while the leaves are changing.

The Changing Leaves Cowl by blogger purl3agony is worked flat and joined into a circle after the knitting … Read More...

If you’re looking for a way to add some color to your fall table, look no further than this easy, fun pattern for fall placemats from Craftown.

Melanie Smith designed these mats worked in Feather and Fan pattern from … Read More...