Have you ever had a knitting project go completely wrong? This is exactly what happened to Danica Lause when she attempted her first winter hat knitting pattern. The hat didn’t come out as expected; in fact, the finished product had a big hole in the back that she had somehow mistakenly created. After finding the mistake, Danica […]
The process of getting ready for a baby to arrive is exciting, joyful, and a little scary at times. So much needs to get done before you get to bring home that tiny bundle of joy. Schedules need to be adjusted, siblings need to be ready and accepting of a new companion, and the house […]
My favorite part about knitting is that you actually produce something. At the end of of a project, you always have something complete and tangible to show your hard work. However, you don’t always want to put in grueling hours of labor. After a long day of working at the office or chauffeuring the kids […]
Sometimes we need a little mystery in our lives to spice things up. I’m not saying you’ve got to bust out the Agatha Christie novels or anything (although, come to think of it, that sounds pretty nice right about now!), but every now and then a little curiosity can go a long way. Since it’s […]
We’ve got a lot more winter ahead of us, and it’s important to stay warm. Unfortunately, ears, ankles, and toes have the misfortune of being overlooked when bundling up for a snowy afternoon. More often than not, one realizes her ears are bright red and throbbing from the cold after an hour braving the sparkling January tundra. It’s […]
As the weather outside becomes oh-so-frightful, the only hope we have of standing against the sudden drop in temperature is to bundle up. As knitters, that’s definitely something that can easily be accomplished since almost anything we could ever want can be cast onto our needles. With patterns for everything from knit hats to knit […]
One of my favorite things to do in the wintertime is to go outside at night and look at the stars. Of course, that’s fun to do all year round, but there’s something about the extra quiet of a winter night that makes the experience all the more magical. It’s a great technology-free way to […]
I’ll be honest: I have a love-hate relationship with gloves. On the one hand, cold fingers are the bane of my existence, and this is coming from a gal who’s constantly freezing. On the other hand, I hate how clumsy I feel when I’m wearing gloves or mittens—you can’t open things, you can’t use your […]
The holiday season is quickly closing in on us. With Christmas a mere fifteen days away, it’s time to get those last couple of knits onto your needles so that they’ll be done by the time the big day comes. From knitting scarves for loved ones to casting on your very own handmade “ugly” Christmas […]
When it comes to cold weather accessories, few items can compete with the beloved hat. Knit hat patterns are one of the most versatile and practical items you can have in your wardrobe because they can be styled in so many different ways and will reliably provide endless amounts of warmth and comfort. From babies […]
