SKU# 5287C
DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCT Holiday Knit Dishcloths (Leisure Arts #5287) will get the kitchen in the holiday spirit in a flash with 11 textured designs. Easy-to-read charts make it fun to knit each cloth super-fast. Holidays… Read More...Book Review: Coffeehouse Knits
Celebrate the Season in the Southern Hemisphere
For those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re just getting into the cold part of the year, but in other parts of the world it’s slowly warming up.
The flowers of the Pohutukawa tree begin to bloom in December … Read More...
Grab the Pattern for the Go-to Cowl
A few weeks ago I told you about Vickie Howell’s new book The Knit Vibe, and while I think it’s a great book and you should check it out for yourself, if you need a sneak peek here’s one … Read More...
A Fun Shawl to Celebrate the Edge of Winter
With winter coming on fast in the Northern Hemisphere, we all need to do what we can to bring on the light. The Edge of Winter Shawl by Skillfully Tangled aims to do just that, with a piece that’s part … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Shawl Pin/ Brooch
This adorable sheep shawl pin is the perfect addition to our finished knitted works. Add a little marker to show everyone that you handmade your own creation or maybe just wear it as a brooch or gift it with a … Read More...
Make a Tree Skirt with Giant Yarn for Winter Decorating
Are you decorating your Christmas tree this weekend? If your tree skirt needs a refresh, you can knit one in a flash with the Cherry Cordial pattern from Berroco yarns.
This pretty cabled pattern, designed by Alison Green, works up … Read More...
Book Review – The Stockings Were Knit
Get a Deal on a Pattern for a Gift with the Indie Designers Giftalong
One of my favorite knitting related events of the year is the Indie Designers Giftalong on Ravelry. While it technically is a knitalong complete with prizes and crafty fun, I’m in it for the pattern sales.
Many independent designers have … Read More...
Book Review: Typographic Knitting
Get inspired by knitting letters with a graphic designer’s point of view with the book Typographic Knitting
: From Pixel to Pattern by Rüdgiger Schlömer.
Schlömer is a designer who got interested in the analog presentation of type on knitted … Read More...
A Sweater that Knits up Like a Cloud
I’m a huge fan of big fluffy sweaters. Because I’m pretty much always cold, they are part of what gets me through winter.
Cloud Chasing from DROPS looks like a great contender for my next cast on, and it’s perfect … Read More...
Knit a Faux Fur Cowl in a Flash
If you’re thinking about gift knitting, or just want to get something warm for yourself off your needles in a hurry, check out this Snowy Owl Cowl (which is as fun to say as it is to knit) from Lion … Read More...
Knit Nativity Scene ePattern
SKU# 800110
DOWNLOADABLE PRODUCTNumber of Designs: 9 figures
Size: Each figure approximately 3″ tall
Designer: Barbara Wheeler
Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #305, Knit Nativity
Description: Set includes these figures: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, … Read More...
This Colorful Shawl Has Lots of Striping Options
I’ve been seeing a lot of patterns lately that use mosaic knitting, which is really cool because it’s a fun technique and an easy way to add colorwork to a project.
Marly Bird’s Crazy Stripes Shawl uses regular stripes and … Read More...
Knit a Candy Skull Cowl for Colorful Warmth
It’s a little late for Dia de los Muertos, but I would wear this colorful candy skull cowl from Edwin John Knits any time of year.
The stranded colorwork skulls are accomplished with multicolored yarn. He used four different multis … Read More...
Etsy Feature – Yarn Bento Bag
This yarn bento bag allows you to take your yarn wherever you go. Forget about taking those fancy Yarnbowls that are ceramic n holiday with you and check out the Bento bag made just for yarn
Keeps your yarn in … Read More...
Book Review: The Knit Vibe
Vickie Howell has written more than a dozen books on knitting and crochet, but her latest, The Knit Vibe, is unlike any of her previous titles and indeed probably unlike any knitting book you’ve ever seen.
The book’s subtitle–A … Read More...
Easy Garter Stitch Block Blanket
The Block Blanket knitting pattern is a very easy beginner knitting pattern from Knitting with Chopsticks.
Garter Stitch squares are sewn together in different directions to make it look a little more interesting. This is a great scrap project or … Read More...
The Bojagi Shawl is a Great Knit Gift Option
Bojagi is the Korean word for a square fabric wrapper, often used these days to wrap gifts. A typical fold in the fabric makes the tie look like a flower, and that is the inspiration for the lace motif that … Read More...
Book Review – Modern Baby
SKU# 7484C
Modern Baby: 6 Outfits to Warm Your Favorite Crawler (DIY, knit, yarn, sweater, onesie, hat)Dress that baby in hand-knitted warmth and… Read More...