I have a lot of bags, and a good number of knitting bags, but it seems like I’m always throwing my knitting into any old shopping bag that is handy when I leave the house.

But when the thing inside … Read More...

I haven’t knit any of Hunter Hammersen’s lovely stars called Scintillation yet, but I can definitely see the appeal. They’re darling, use very little yarn and are a pretty quick little project.

The way they are worked means there are … Read More...

Garter Stitch is another stitch pattern you find in a lot of quick to knit patterns, because what’s easier than knitting every single stitch?

But there are ways to make Garter Stitch a little more interesting for the knitter and … Read More...

I don’t know why so many quick knitting projects use Seed Stitch and its cousin Moss Stitch. I guess because they are a little more interesting to knit than Garter or Stockinette, and they look a little fancier without a … Read More...

I love the idea of sitting down to watch a movie, starting a knitting project at the same time and having it done before the credits roll.

That’s a real possibility with the 2 Hour Slippers knitting pattern from Aunt … Read More...

Mama in a Stitch often designs knitting patterns that are simple shapes with easy but fun repeating stitch patterns. That’s certainly true of her new Vail Ski Poncho Pattern, which is made of two bulky rectangles sewn together and … Read More...

After the success of last years sale’s of Kevin the Carrot, Katie and the children, Pascal the Parsnip was the new addition to the Christmas plush toys on sale at Aldi supermarket.

Shoppers queued up on the date they were … Read More...

Finger knitting is typically thought of as a simple way to “knit” a few stitches at a time and make small projects, and it’s often used as a gateway to fiber arts and knitting for children.

But you can make … Read More...

I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.

Quick projects are … Read More...

This time of year it’s great to have some quick knitting patterns handy for last-minute gift knitting or charity knitting projects.

The Perky Little Hat pattern from Sharon Lentsch is a sweet hat that she says can be knit in … Read More...

I love those big cakes of colorful yarns that are made just for knitting shawls and scarves that look great without a lot of work.

The Shifting Stripes Shawl from Red Heart is a fun way to make those stripey … Read More...

The winter edition of Knitty just came out, and it’s full of wintry goodness for all your knitting needs.

There are lots of hats, cowls and mitts that would be perfect for gift knitting, as well as some shawls and … Read More...

I have been trying to use up some of my odd balls of yarn left over from projects, which makes me feel industrious and is kind of fun because its a way to relive old projects.

Vickie Howell has a … Read More...

Someone once told me that it was wrong to knit worsted weight socks for babies, because it would be like knitting bulky socks for a grownup. To which I replied, I would love some bulky socks. (I also knit a … Read More...

There are so many sweet knit ornaments and other objects you can make this time of year. I’d love to have a little tree in my office covered with knit and otherwise handmade ornaments.

A good place to start for … Read More...

The worst thing to me about big holiday meals is cleaning up after. There are always more dishes than can possibly fit in the dishwasher (or you used the good china that can’t be washed in the machine), not to … Read More...

I’ve done a bit of intarsia designing (it’s one of the genres of knitting covered in Colorwork Knitting) but I always find it fascinating to learn about how other designers go about making their projects.

Hands Occupied has just … Read More...

This giant plush pear knitting pattern from Hello Dolly Knitting is super sweet and would be a great little gift for a sweet kiddo in your life or anyone who likes Kawaii style objects.

It uses about 100 yards of … Read More...

Once Halloween decorating is over, there’s still a little time for fall decor to be made and displayed.

These little knit acorns form Studio Knits are quick and easy and you can make them in any colors with the scraps … Read More...