I know it feels like summer barely started, but fall will be here in the Northern Hemisphere before we know it (my kid goes back to school in less than a month!).

Long cardigans are perfect for layering any time … Read More...

There are lots of different things you can do with the yoke of a sweater. You can work cables or lace, or colorwork of all sorts to bring a little more interest to that part of the project.

Weld from … Read More...

One of my favorite things about early summer is when the strawberries are ripe. It’s such a short window of time when you can get great local berries, but it’s totally worth seeking them out for their good flavor.

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Sometimes when you are a new knitter or you are trying to get someone started as a knitter, it can be difficult to pick patterns that will be easy enough for you/them to be successful with but that also aren’t … Read More...

If you’re a certain age you might remember socks with pom-poms on the back. You might have even knit short socks or slippers with a pom-pom on the back as one of your early knitting projects.

That’s what the Hop, … Read More...

The Funny Bunny Kid’s Blanket Hoodie from Yarnspirations is a giant hoodie complete with kangaroo pocket and bunny ears, perfect for lounging around the house.

I would definitely like something like this in grown-up size because I’m often wrapped up … Read More...

I love simple knits in the summer, but there’s no reason you can’t add a little fun detail. Or in this case a whole panel of fun details.

This leaf lace tee from Knitatude is a pretty simple, relaxed and … Read More...

Humans and animals have grown up together and influenced each other in ways obvious and less so. Sally Coulthard explores the connections between sheep and people throughout history in her book Follow the Flock: How Sheep Shaped Civilization.

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I don’t have the greatest level of comfort when it comes to math, but I know that it’s necessary when it comes to knitting, especially if you want to design or make patterns your own.

The Plain Summer V Top … Read More...

Argyle is a classic fabric pattern that includes diamonds and intersecting lines worked in different colors. It’s a bit of a challenge to make in knitting, but this Argyle Sweater Vets from Originally Lovely takes the graphic elements of argyle … Read More...

Mythical creatures are a lot of fun, and these jackalope mitts from Jacquline Rivera are a great way to show off your love for unreal animals.

The top side of the mitt features half a jackalope face so that when … Read More...

I’m not normally a mystery reader but if you add a knitting-related hook I can be persuaded.

On Skein of Death by Allie Pleiter takes place in Collinstown, Maryland, where Libby Beckett has just opened her dream yarn shop called … Read More...

This pattern is free and available via Lionbrand it is a stunning shawl and is perfect for anyone who is a beginner knitter. You can see the full pattern here. 

Looking for more amazing shawl patterns? Check out these Knitting … Read More...

Triple rib (knit 3, purl 3) does a great job of hugging the body, which makes it great for all sorts of projects that you want to fit closely.

The Audrey top, designed by Joanna Rankin for Knit Picks, uses … Read More...

This is the time of year for flowers in the northern part of the world at least, but it’s always a good time to knit flowers to enjoy when the weather doesn’t cooperate with the real ones. I picked these … Read More...

It’s common to find baby blankets knit in a solid color, or sometimes using a variety of pastels or hues of blue, pink, green or yellow. But it’s not as common to find patterns for bold, bright, colorful baby blankets.… Read More...