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. […]
For The Lazy Knitters: 25 Simple Knitting Patterns
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 […]
Knitting on the Go: 9 Portable Patterns
Summer is in the air, and that means vacations are right around the corner. If you’re anything like me, even the idea of leaving home without knitting is almost incomprehensible. Sometimes, though, you can get caught up in the idea of lugging your work-in-progress afghan along for the ride. We all know that afghan won’t […]
New Favorites from Lion Brand: 15 Free Knitting Patterns for Scarves, Afghans, and More free eBook
There have been a few warm days when summer has tried to creep back into our lives, but lately it looks like fall is here to stay. The leaves are finally starting to turn, it is now cold enough to order a pumpkin spice latte without embarrassment, and my chunky knit sweaters are finally […]
How to: Knitting with Gradients + Free Pattern!
Welcome to day 6 of I Love Yarn week! Be sure you show off your work for a chance to win our awesome prize pack! You can show us any of your finished projects, your WIP’s, your craft room and even any projects that simply use yarn. See more details on how you can enter! […]