Mohair is a classic fiber for sweaters because it’s warm and fuzzy but also lightweight. This ethereal mohair sweater from EweKnit Toronto called Fernanda is somewhat transparent, which makes it great as a top layer over a light camisole or … Read More...
Halloween Bat Cape Knitting Pattern
I want to call this a Halloween knitting pattern because it looks like a bat, but let’s be honest: if I knit this I would wear it all the time. Because who wouldn’t want to wrap themselves in a stunning … Read More...
Book Review – Easy How-to Techniques for Simply Stylish 18″ Dolls
Learn how to make 18″ doll clothes using 7 quick-knit patterns found in Easy How-To Techniques for Simply Stylish 18″ Dolls by Andra Knight-Bowman.
Make adorable 18″ doll clothes using this step-by-step guide. Each knitting lesson builds upon the last, … Read More...
The Perfect Sweater for Halloween and Christmas Lovers
Is this a Halloween sweater? A Christmas sweater?
Yes.
The circular yoke of the What’s This!? sweater from Meghan Regan is embellished with skulls, holly, snowflakes and hats. (Inspired, of course, by Nightmare Before Christmas.)
It’s worked in worsted weight … Read More...
Knit Up a Tiny Creepy Crew
I love itty bitty knitting projects for seasonal decor. There’s something undeniably adorable and at the same time totally silly about little knit toys and decor.
For example: the creepy crew. This tiny collection of knit Halloween buddies isn’t even … Read More...
Knit a Top Like it’s 1993
Every fashion moment seems to come back again, and these days throwbacks to the 1990s are all over the place. Lauren McElroy was inspired by the fashion of the early ’90s to design her Circa ’93 Tee, which features an … Read More...
Baby Tiger Hoodies Knit Pattern
A great first knitting project, knitted from the bottom up with minimal shaping. Perfect for a Halloween costume or for pretend play for little ones. Such a fun knit.
Knit with 547-766 yards of DK-weight yarn using U.S. size 3/3.25mm … Read More...
Join Me and Learn How to Knit a Sock
If you’re into holiday crafting, whether knitting or otherwise, Rebecca Page has a holiday crafting summit coming up that you’ll want to check out.
The summit runs from Nov. 14-18 and includes access to 48 classes over those days. There … Read More...
Halloween Hat Knitting Patterns
Halloween is kind of a mixed bag weather wise around the United States. Some places it’s already cold, while in others it still almost feels like summer. Where I live it can be either extreme, and it seems like lately … Read More...
A Cozy Cardigan to Knit for Fall
Over the years I have come to be a big fan of cardigans. They’re the perfect thing to throw on as an extra layer in a too-cold room, and chunky ones you can even wear over other sweaters.
The Campside … Read More...
Interlude: Cozy Indoor Knits
Interlude is a lovely collection inspired by long, languid weekends, with delicate, snug knits that make a quiet weekend at home even more appealing.
With patterns for soft, feminine sweaters, muted, loose-fitting cardigans, and oh-so-luxurious blankets and wraps, the sixteen … Read More...
Pumpkin Patch Sweater Knitting Pattern
When my daughter was younger we always used to go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze to sort of kick off fall. Of course we live in the South so it’s not really cold enough before Halloween (most of … Read More...
Flat Knit Spider for Your Halloween Decor
There are so many fun fall and Halloween themed knitting projects out there, but if you don’t know how to (or don’t like to) knit in the round you can find yourself limited in the kinds of patterns you can … Read More...
Curiosity Colorwork Cowl Knitting Pattern
Combing two different colors of yarn can always produce some fun results. It’s even better when one of the yarns is multicolored on its own — the way it plays with the other yarn can make your project come out … Read More...
Unicorn Baby Outfit Knit Pattern
Don’t you just love unique baby outfits? The Unicorn Baby Knit Outfit Pattern is finally added to the baby collection. It would be absolutely adorable for a newborn photography session.
Not only that, this knit baby pattern also includes instructions … Read More...
Little Black Cat Halloween Pullover Knitting Pattern
As the owner of a black cat I can tell you black cats are for all year, but they have a particular prominence in the fall as we head into Halloween time.
I would wear this Little Black Cat Pullover … Read More...
A Bundle of Leaf Knitting Patterns
Falling leaves are a perfect symbol of fall, but they don’t last very long. Knit yourself some fall leaves that will look good all season long with this pattern bundle from Elves World.
Here you’ll find oak, linden and elm … Read More...
Book Review – Baby Washcloths and Afghan Squares
Create some adorable baby washcloths for your bundle of joy!
Baby Washcloths and Afghan Squares, by Lisa Carnahan, will enrapture you with delightful designs for your children or grandchildren’s washcloths! With designs like Gum Balls, Bubbles, Zigzag and Bugs, what… Read More...Book Review: Knitting the National Parks
America’s National Parks have inspired artists and regular folks as long as they have existed, and Nancy Bates found inspiration from the parks for her knit hat collection Knitting the National Parks.
The book includes mostly colorwork hat patterns for … Read More...
Have a Need for Tweed? Try the Sorrel Wrap Knitting Pattern
There’s something about fall that makes me want to knit all the things with lots of texture.
Heidi May’s Sorrel Wrap has texture upon texture because it’s worked with both a worsted weight yarn and two different colors of a … Read More...