Did you know that if you’re a subscriber to Rowan’s newsletter you can get a sneak peek of their magazine, complete with free patterns? The latest online pattern collection just came out with a dozen free patterns from the … Read More...

Video instruction is a big deal across education on the Internet, but particularly in crafting instruction. Craftsy is of course the major player, with 28 different classes just about knitting and more classes in all crafty genres being added all … Read More...

There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to cozy up under a warm knit blanket, or maybe to knit a warm blanket.

If you’re looking for a great project to cozy under this fall and winter, … Read More...

Speaking of mochimochi (or amigirumi, if you prefer the term taken from crochet), here’s a really cute little pattern for a knit Baby Bear ala Goldilocks.

This little guy comes together quickly with scraps and you could easily make it … Read More...

The fall 2012 edition of Jane Austen Knits — a special publication of Interweave Knits — is now available on newsstands and for digital download.

This is the third volume of this fun series that allows knitters to step into … Read More...

I love sharing the free patterns the Sweater Babe offers for a limited time each month, and this one is a cutie, as usual. The Lush Button-Up Cowl features a leafy lace pattern and deep ribbing with large buttons.

Wear … Read More...

If you’re still looking to craft something creepy for Halloween, you’re almost out of time, but you probably still have time to knit the Witchy Hands from Lion Brand Yarn if you’re quick about it.

They’re worked in Vanna’s Choice, … Read More...

Bernat is celebrating a new range of colors in its Waverly by Bernat line and has released a few new patterns to go along with the new colors.

Waverly, if you don’t know about it, is a 100 percent acrylic … Read More...

Vogue Knitting’s holiday issue will hit newsstands Nov. 6 (though you can download it now on your iPad), and the fashion preview has just been launched so you can start planning the projects you want to make.

Stories in the … Read More...

Sometimes you just want a relatively mindless knitting project that is easy but nonetheless pretty and comforting. That’s the Renewal shawl pattern by Helen Bingham in a nutshell.

This pattern, available via free Ravelry download, is a large striped rectangle … Read More...

I know I’m not the only one who has put a knitting project down for much longer than I intended to, thinking that I would remember where I was in the pattern when I got back only to have no … Read More...

Not too long ago I shared with you the pattern for the women’s Go Team Mittens, and Kat at Just Crafty Enough has come back with a men’s version that comes complete with a University of Michigan theme and … Read More...

I am so not ready to be thinking about Christmas knitting (or Christmas anything, frankly), but they’re all geared up for the holiday season at Red Heart, where they’re actually offering 12 weeks of holiday-themed patterns. The first pattern came … Read More...

You probably know by now that I’m a pretty big fan of Holla Knits, a web-based collection of cool knits that are shown worked in an indie yarn as well as a yarn by Knit Picks. You can buy the … Read More...

Rowan has a really cute new free knitting pattern for Miranda the Sheep, who is meant to be a celebration of Wool Week 2012 (that’s next week, by the way).

Designed by Janice Anderson, Miranda is a Masham Sheep … Read More...

Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Babies and Toddlers has been sitting on my bedside table for a few weeks now, waiting to be looked at (it could be I’m a little over baby knitting right now because I’m finishing up my … Read More...

Jimmy Beans Wool is all about having fun while we create our knit goodies, and they’re getting into the election spirit with limited edition colorways of Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted.

There’s blue state, red state, independent and none of the … Read More...

There is just something about little kids in knits. Everything looks a little cuter when it’s on a baby or toddler. (I guess that’s why I’m writing a book on the subject!)

But I’m actually pretty sure this Leaf Yoke … Read More...

Sometimes dressing up for Halloween can be as simple as adding a little accessory to your everyday clothes that brings a bit of the season into your everyday. If that’s something you like to do, Sandra Singh has got you … Read More...

The other day I shared a pattern for felted candy corn with you, and that was so super cute I couldn’t resist another candy corn themed project.

This one is from the Purl Bee, which you know I … Read More...