I saw this one on Lee Meredith’s Instagram page and just had to share it.

She stitched up a spider web dishcloth, which is available at Knit Picks, and I think it would be super fun to make and … Read More...

Loopy Mango has been know for years as a maker of really big yarn and the patterns to match. Owner Oejong Kim has just had published a book of patterns using the company’s yarn that it purports can all be … Read More...

It’s been on my mind lately to design a shawl with mini skeins or a multicolored yarn with long color runs where each section of color would be worked in a different stitch pattern or technique.

Diane Ugo did something … Read More...

This knitting pattern is for a Market bag, market bags are not only great for gifting they are great sellers at craft markets and fairs. Everyone is trying to get away from plastic bags and this cute pattern is … Read More...

I don’t know why I think of colorwork as being especially appropriate in fall and winter. I guess it’s because stranded colorwork makes extra-thick and extra-warm fabric. (Though this pattern is actually mosaic knitting, which is just one color per … Read More...

I am feeling a serious need to knit some pumpkins. Like, a lot of pumpkins. I kind of want to cover my whole mantel with knit pumpkins.

Maybe even my porch.

Never mind that I don’t really have time for … Read More...

If you’re on Instagram, and you love knitting, you really should be following Hunter Hammersen if you’re not already. Her photos are beautiful, as are her knitting projects, and you get to see her thought process in action a little … Read More...

Now that fall is officially here in the northern part of the world (even where it doesn’t quite feel like it) it’s time to get serious about knitting for the cool weather to come.

It’s always a good idea to … Read More...

There’s a big temptation when the weather starts getting a little cool to jump headlong into winter knitting projects, skipping the transitional season altogether.

If you’re looking ahead to knitting for the really cold season, check out the Flurries in … Read More...

This time of year it seems like crafted pumpkins are everywhere, so of course we knitters have some versions of this fun fall craft as well.

I shared a roundup of pumpkin knitting patterns a couple of years ago, and … Read More...

I’ve been thinking a lot about gauge lately. I never seem to get it right.

The gauge on a pattern reflects the knitter who designed the project or knit the sample, the number of stitches per inch she was able … Read More...

I’m not much of a poncho person for myself, but I do love ponchos on small people. I knit my daughter one when she was a toddler and I just loved it, and I feel the same about Gina Michele’s … Read More...

When it comes to super squishy, warm projects, brioche really can’t be beat. It looks amazing but also is just super fluffy and warm thanks to how the stitches are formed. It’s the perfect thing for keeping warm in winter … Read More...

I missed the Ursa Sweater by Jacqueline Cieslak when it came out back in March, but it’s a great sweater for fall knitting.

This time of year I want something quick that can be off my needles and ready for … Read More...

Now that Labor Day is done I think it’s officially time we can start talking fall and winter knitting. Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of pictures on Instagram of the Magnolia sweater by Camilla Vad.

Like this one the … Read More...

Consolidation seems to be a part of most businesses these days, and it’s true of yarn companies, too. Two giants in the field have joined forces and Red Heart yarns has become a part of the Yarnspirations family.

Visitors to … Read More...

As much as I am kind of ready for fall (and fall knitting!), there is a part of me that wants to hang onto the warm, long days of summer.

If you’re looking for one last summer-inspired knitting project to … Read More...

The Easy Puzzle Blanket from Purl Soho is a charming stash-buster that looks harder than it is. It starts with a triangle, and stitches are picked up along the sides of the shapes as you build on them in different … Read More...

Yesterday I mentioned that I’m already into fall knitting, and if you’re in the same camp, today’s pattern is for you.

The Uptown Cardigan from All about Ami is a long, slouchy, boxy cardigan that is perfect for wearing all … Read More...