I have knit a lot of sweaters through the years, and there are some that are decidedly in heavier rotation than others. You’d think it might be the fancy ones, the ones that were a lot of work, maybe even … Read More...

I don’t really feel like I should need to write any words on this post for you to want to make this adorable hat for a baby in your life.

Or maybe not even a baby. A toddler or a … Read More...

One of the easiest ways to use a bunch of yarn, whether you’re getting rid of stash or just want to make a big project, is by knitting a blanket. Adding stripes is an easy way to use lots of … Read More...

I know a lot of people like to start knitting sweaters that are made flat in pieces, and that’s totally fine. That way you can focus on getting the stitches and the shaping right while you’re knitting, but the skills … Read More...

I won’t say this sweater wouldn’t be pretty on its own, but the finishing embellishments on the Schickimicki pullover definitely take it to a different level.

The sweater, designed by Claudia Quintanilla of EweKnit Toronto, was knit with a luscious … Read More...

I have knit a lot of socks in my knitting career, but so far I’ve never knit yoga socks. Even when I did yoga more regularly than I do right now (which is basically never, at least so far this … Read More...

Sweater knitting is probably the pinnacle of knitting. Beginners look forward to the time when they can knit their first sweater, and many experienced knitters have whole wardrobes full of handknit sweaters (raises hand).

Sweaters don’t have to be complicated, … Read More...

Every month The Kitchen Sink Shop releases a dishcloth knitting pattern, and they seem to mostly have a food theme. This one, for example, is said to be inspired by the designs on waffle makers, thus the Belgian Waffle Dishcloth.… Read More...

I know summer is still a ways off where I live, but I’m already starting to think about/long for the garments I’ll want to knit and wear during the warmer seasons. If you happen to live somewhere it’s already the … Read More...

I have this giant stash busting garter stitch blanket that I’ve been working on (if you can call it that) for probably 15 or 20 years by now. I’m not sure it’s correct to say I’m working on it, because … Read More...

There’s not much I haven’t done when it comes to knitting, but one of the things I’ve always wanted to make but haven’t is a mohair shirt or sweater. In fact the only project I’ve “made” (in quotes because I … Read More...

I’m the sort of knitter who loves a really basic pattern every now and then. Give me miles of garter stitch or stockinette stitch (especially in the round) for working on while watching TV so that I don’t have to … Read More...

I do not know and I have not ever owned a dog, but I know that dogs sometimes get cold. Some dogs like to wear sweaters, and some humans like to dress their dogs in sweaters, regardless of the dog’s … Read More...

You might not know this about me, but I’m a stickler for gauge when it comes to knitting garments. It’s hard for me to get gauge (I actually just did swatches for a sweater and it took me three tries … Read More...