If you’re anything like me, you know all the ins and outs of the British Royal Family—the history of the crown, who’s married to who, the order of crown succession, and on and on. I got up at three in the morning to watch William and Kate’s wedding and love when new pictures of their […]
When I first started knitting, figuring out how the needles worked together to create knits and purls was hard enough for me. I couldn’t even think about moving beyond straight needle knitting into knitting in the round. If you’re a beginner like I was, you may be in the same place. Or maybe you’ve been […]
Summer is a fun time full of new adventures, long days, and a chance to breathe some fresh air. It’s also a great time to pull out knitting projects to work on in your free time. For me, summer is when I reevaluate where all of my projects are at and try to reorganize my […]
Sweater patterns are fun to make because you knit one piece at a time and then see it come together before your eyes. You will always feel a huge sense of accomplishment and pride when you make the final stitch in a knit sweater. Plus, I’ve found that no matter what the weather, it is […]
My sister recently moved to Texas, and for spring break, my parents went down to visit and spent the week lounging at a beach on the Gulf. The whole time they were there, of course, they continued to remind me of how gorgeous the weather was and how tan they were getting. They sent me […]
Although winter knitting patterns will keep you warm no matter what Mother Nature throws your way, they might also be drab. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to look for food-inspired knitting patterns that are also comfortable to wear. If you’re ready to ditch those chunky-weight gray cowls and hats for colorful knitted accessories […]
Don’t let your toes curl up from the cold any longer. Work up one of these 14 Sensational Knit Slipper Patterns and keep your feet warm and cozy all year long. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner knitter, an advanced knitter, or somewhere in between. We have something for everyone, so you can complete one […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard of amigurumi. Amigurumi is the practice of knitting or crocheting a tiny stuffed creature—think dolls and stuffed animals. Admittedly, the art lends itself better to crochet, where you have more freedom to move around your project, but I just love […]
Last fall, we hosted lovely crochet and knitting classes with the employees here at Prime Publishing. These classes were led by editors who are experienced in knitting and crochet, and they loved the experience of teaching! You can read a fantastic recap of the knitting class here. In February, we moved on to the next yarny […]
I’m just learning how to knit. I’ve done some arm knitting recently, but nothing with needles. A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to learn how to knit “for real.” But I knew that I needed something simple to start. So, I went on a hunt and rounded up a bunch of knitting patterns for […]
