Hello friends! Welcome to the next installment of Stitch Spotlight. Today we will be talking about rib stitches—1×1 and 2×2. Rib stitch is very useful to know as it creates fabric that is durable and cozy, yet with an incredible amount of stretch. It is commonly used for cuffs or edges of garments, mittens, socks, […]
Knit Stitch Spotlight: Stockinette Stitch
Welcome back to the Stitch Spotlight series my friends! Today we are going to dive right in and get back to basics: We’re focusing on stockinette stitch. This is one of my favorite stitches to use because it is so versatile and creates a very smooth and sleek fabric. Stockinette stitch is used heavily for […]
14 Retro Knitted Throws
In many ways, everything old is new again. Well, the same can be said when it comes to these 14 Retro Knitted Throws. These free blanket knitting patterns have a bit of nostalgia stitched into them, but they pack a punch when it comes to modern-day comfort. Knitted throw patterns take time and effort, so while […]
How to Knit Socks or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Socks
Sock knitting can be pretty daunting if you’ve never tried before. Somehow, all of your knitting friends and everyone on your favorite knitting forums all seem to love it. It’s true: once you start knitting socks, you won’t be able to stop. They’re a lot to wrap your head around at first, but once you […]
DIY Knitted Hats, Headbands and Ear Warmers, Oh My!
There’s nothing more breathtaking than the beauty of nature during the winter months. Who doesn’t love some good ol’ stylish DIY knitted hats or headbands to warm up their ears when it’s snowing? Of course, what’s even better is curling up beneath a knitted blanket with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. As I look […]
Designer Knit Baby Patterns for Fall
Fall brings crisp air, extra cuddles with loved ones, and little red noses. Whenever the cooler weather rolls around, I am ready to get out my knitting needles, warmer yarns, and baby patterns. I just can’t help myself. When I knit for babies, I always want to keep the seasons in mind. This year, I’ve collected the […]
What’s Your “Purse-onality?”
Hey knitters, have you heard? Knit bag patterns are all the rage these days. Why spend a lot of money on a designer purse at a department store when you can make one yourself for a lot less money? Plus, when you knit a bag, you can personally decide on every detail and customize the […]
Knitter’s Slang: Knitting Terms You Need to Know
I was recently writing about a project I was working on over on the AllFreeKnitting Facebook page, and I used a couple of shorthand terms. I quickly realized that some of our newer knitters might not know these knitting terms that I had used as they are more of a popular “knitter’s slang,” so I […]
14 Quick as a Wink Knit Teacher Gifts
The kids will be heading back to school soon—if they aren’t back already!—so now is the time to whip out those knitting needles and get to work on a few little back-to-school quick knitting patterns for teacher. These free knitting patterns are all perfect gift ideas for the one who will be responsible for so […]
Knitting for Beginners: An Editor’s Adventures in Yarn
Here at Prime Publishing, we editors have a pretty sweet gig. We work on websites about food and crafts all day, we get to sample delicious recipes from our test kitchen, and we’re a pretty cool group of people on top of it all. In August, though, many of us got to try something totally […]
