Garter stitch is one of the easiest stitches in knitting because it doesn’t require you to alternate the kinds of stitches you’re doing. You can just do the same thing over and over. It’s great for when you’re figuring out how to knit and need to practice the basics and get the movements down pat. […]
Sometimes we all need that perfect knit hat pattern in our repertoire that we don’t have to think about or concentrate on. This is one of those great easy knitting patterns. Once you have cast on, you’ll relax and just settle into the rhythm and before you know it, you’ll have a finished hat! This […]
I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer, I picture blue skies, sunny skies, and rainbow skies. Sounds like the perfect combination, doesn’t it? Summer is also a great opportunity to take your little one outside and expose him and her to a whole new world of nature. Whether you’re going for […]
As spring turns to summer and the temperatures rise, I can’t help but to turn my attention to linen yarn. Lovely, lovely linen, so light and airy with a beautiful drape. I’m not quite sure why I associate linen with interesting and modern pattern construction, but the two seem made for each other. Linen achieves […]
Has this ever happened to you? You’re flying to your son’s house the day before Thanksgiving. You accidentally sleep in and have to skip the coffee and speed to get to the airport on time. Unfortunately, there is already a huge line of people waiting to get through security. You grumpily trudge through the sluggish line, looking forward […]
Knitting may seem intimidating at first. (I should know – I’m intimidated by it myself!) But there are simple ways to learn how to knit that won’t freak you out. When you begin learning a new crafting technique, you want to start small. So what’s the easiest project for the inexperienced knitter? I give you: the […]
Special occasions are the best. There’s nothing like getting all dolled up in anticipation of a big event. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, baptism, or holiday, who doesn’t love looking and feeling glam from time to time? The best part is you can top off any dress with these beautiful knit shawls and wraps for […]
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside. Whether you live near an ocean, lake, or pond, most people like spending time in the water when the heat starts building up. You’ll fit right in with all the other sea creatures in any of these summer sea inspired knitting patterns. Be honest: Did you ever […]
Now that you have spent countless hours finishing that beautiful knit shawl pattern, you are going to want to wear it. Once you’ve made a cute shawl, you might wonder how you’ll keep it on all day. After all, nothing is worse than putting something on in the morning and not being able to keep […]
Hannah from Rain Mountain Crafts is back today to share some of her favorite knit sock patterns for spring! Light and lacy, these knit socks are just the thing for a breezy spring day. Be sure to check out her blog to follow along with more of her knitting adventures! I like to think that […]
