Legwarmers have a bad reputation as being totally ’80s or an accessory that only dancers really need. But legwarmers actually are a great way to keep your legs a little warmer underneath jeans (or pajama pants for that matter) or … Read More...
Knit an RBG Dissent Collar
A couple weeks ago I shared a collection of knitting patterns inspired by Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but I missed this one because it came out the same day that collection was published.
The RBG Dissent Collar … Read More...
Lace Panel Adds Fun to the Ooh La La Sweater Knitting Pattern
Here’s a great pattern if you can’t quite decide what season you want to knit for. Isabell Kraemer’s Ooh La La sweater is plain Stockinette on the back and features a wide repeating lace panel on the front.
There are … Read More...
Play with Easy Eyelets with the Zeffira Knitting Pattern
The other day I shared a pattern (the Igneous Sweater) where the stitch pattern fades out to Stockinette Stitch as you knit.
The Zeffira Top from Susanna IC starts with a dense eyelet diamond pattern that fades up to … Read More...
Add Some Lace to Your Summer Knitting
I haven’t knit a single top this summer but that doesn’t stop me from looking at a lot of them and wanting to knit them.
The Lexa Top from Hanna Maciejewska is a sort of boxy top with lace detailing … Read More...
A Great Summer Sock Knitting Pattern
Since I have been home so much this summer I haven’t been wearing a lot of socks, but I do love short socks to wear around the house this time of year.
The Dambisa Socks from Bigger than Life Knits … Read More...
Lace Details Make this Top Knitting Pattern Perfect for Summer
Somehow even though it is almost July I haven’t knit any summer tops yet this year. If it gets hot where you live you might want to check out the Seasons Change top from Melanie Reinert.
This simple tank top … Read More...
The Stepping Stones Cardigan is a Great Layer to Knit for Summer
Here I go talking about cardigans again, but Rebecca McKenzie just released a great new cardigan pattern called Stepping Stones and I’m obsessed.
The little diamond eyelet patterns on the edges make this design look polished without being too fancy, … Read More...
Dream of Summer with the Highbury Halter
I love Jimi Knits’ patterns. They’re just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead.
That’s especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last … Read More...
A Romantic Sweater Perfect for Layering
I’ve lately been loving wearing dresses with sweaters on top. I think it gives me the feeling that it will be the right weather for dresses again but I still get to be warm because I added a sweater.
The … Read More...
Stitch a Fun Herringbone Lace Hat
It doesn’t really feel like it’s ever going to be fall where I live, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying to wear some of my knit accessories.
This Herringbone Lace Hat from Bromefields is a great choice for this … Read More...
A Fun Scarf to Knit for Summer
While the color of this fun knit scarf is all summer, it’s a great piece to use through the seasons as well. The Turquoise Scarf from Knitting Cottage features a main piece that tapers at the ends.
Stitches are picked … Read More...
This Lacy Crop Top is Perfect for Summer
Sometimes I feel like I follow too many knitters on Instagram, because I’m always finding more things I want to knit. That’s not really a problem; not having enough time to knit all the things I want to knit is … Read More...
Chevron lace cuffed fingerless gloves
These lovely lace cuffed fingerless gloves from the Feminine Touch are a breeze to knit up. Once you are past the first few rows of lace then it’s plain sailing.
They are knit on straight needles and sewn up afterward. … Read More...
This Lace Raglan Sweater is Great for All Seasons
I love simple sweater patterns, but it’s also nice when there’s a little something extra in there to keep you entertained as a knitter.
Aftensol from DROPS Design looks like a fun one because it’s a top-down raglan worked in … Read More...
Knit a Gorgeous Dress with Panels of Lace
I knit a dress once, a long time ago. It’s a bulky, mostly Stockinette, cowl necked beauty I hardly ever wear (because it’s bulky wool so it’s really warm, even for me) but I do love it.
Knitting dresses seems … Read More...
Project Notebook: Lacy Mitts
I have a new pattern just released at CraftBits that I think you’ll like. The Lacy Mitts are a great project for a special woman in your life (though at this point they might have to be a belated Mother’s … Read More...
Hats to Get Your Through the Seasons
As much as I’m thinking about it still being winter for a while, I’m also longing for spring and ready to knit something a little bit cooler than the big bulky wool things I’ve been stitching lately.
No matter which … Read More...
Knit Sweet Lacy Mitts with This Free Pattern (Available Through 1/31/15)
I am going through a bit of a fingerless glove phase right now. I just knit two pairs for my daughter and I’m ready to make a bigger version for myself.
But while I’m at it I might also take … Read More...
Free Mobius Pattern Through Aug. 31, 2014
The free pattern this month from the Sweater Babe is a pretty mobius cowl worked in mohair and lace.
It’s the perfect thing for fall knitting or getting a jump on your gift giving. It’s sure to be nice and … Read More...