I love big, roomy cardigans with shawl collars, sometimes called grandpa cardigans because they look like something an old man would wear.

But really they’re great for everyone, and it doesn’t take a lot of detailing to elevate these projects … Read More...

If you are a knitting, crocheter or just an amazingly kind gift giver than you are going to want to pop this on your Santa’s Christmas list.  This Giant Ball of yarn makes for the perfect gift for yourself, I … Read More...

There are so many great shawl patterns out there, and a lot of them really up the skill level with multiple stitch patterns, colors and techniques.

Which is great, unless you’re a newer knitters lacking confidence to dive into all … Read More...

If you’re not a knitter who has done a lot of colorwork, the On Repeat pullover from Bernat might look more than a little intimidating.

But would you believe this is a pretty great project for someone new to colorwork?… Read More...

Jimmy Beans Wool, which started as a coffeshop and yarn store in the early 2000s, has positioned itself as a major player in the online fiber world, selling yarn and notions as well as acquiring companies that produce quality goods … Read More...

There’s an article from the Onion I see every year that’s headlined “Girlfriend to Stay Underneath Blanket for Next Five Months.”

I remember it, because it is me.

I put the extra blanket (that only goes on my side … Read More...

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I am a huge fan of Malabrigo Rasta yarn. It’s such a big, bulky, colorful yarn that it’s just about unmistakable.

I say just about because I’m not 100 percent sure that’s what yarn was used on this sample Hilly … Read More...

I love Henley style shirts, but I have yet to knit a sweater in this style. Maybe it will move off my knitting bucket list this year.

The Henley-etta Chic Sweater from Red Heart Yarn is a good option for … Read More...

This knitting pattern is for a Christmas stocking. This pattern shows you how to make a Festive Reindeer stocking. You can grab the free pattern from Lionbrand. 

Looking for more Christmas themed Knitting patterns? Check out some of our favorite … Read More...

The Petite Knitter is a designer who lives on an Arctic island, so she knows what it takes to keep warm in the winter.

I live nowhere near the Arctic, but I’m cold all the time, so I’m totally taking … Read More...

Remember activity books from when you were a kid? These books often included puzzles, games, stories and more to keep kids entertained while traveling or in periods of waiting.

Sincerely Louise (aka Louise Walker, author of Faux Taxidermy Knits) … Read More...

If you’re starting to think about what you might want to knit for gifts this year, the Little Hearts Cowl from Knifty Knittings is a great option.

This bulky cowl is worked flat with single stitches worked in stranded colorwork. … Read More...

Now that it’s starting to get cool where I live, I’m thinking about knitting hats. Hats are a great extra layer when it’s cool in the morning that you can easily shed when it gets warm again later in the … Read More...

This Christmas knitting pattern is for a Fair Isle Christmas ornament. You can see the full pattern over at Lionbrand. Make sure to check out some of their other Christmas patterns whilst you are there. If you are open to … Read More...

I love knit Halloween costumes, or costumes that incorporate a bit of knitting into the design. (Though I’ve never made one for my daughter, she’s had plenty of handmade components in her costumes through the years.)

This knit mummy hat… Read More...

I haven’t designed anything in a long time. Life got busy and I was having a good time knitting other people’s designs. There’s so much great stuff out there and it’s really nice to have all the thinking done for … Read More...

A lot of knitters I know like paper planners, calendars and journals rather than digital. I think that’s because paper products give us another way to be a little crafty (especially if you’re into bullet journaling) and somehow seeing everything … Read More...

I love knitting little projects for kids. In my experience, my daughter tends to be more willing to wear something warm if she knows I made it just for her in a color and stitch pattern she approved.

I think … Read More...

I’m not really a fan of spiders, but I’m intrigued by the Cobwebs sweater by Megan-Anne Llama.

The design features spider webs on the body and sleeves, with a spider on one sleeve.

It’s worked from the top down and … Read More...