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. […]
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 […]
What’s the perfect thing to wear in the spring? A shawl, of course! No one likes bundling up in bulky layers when the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze to be enjoyed, but let’s face it: if a cloud passes over the sun, that warm day turns chilly in a hurry. This Peaceful […]
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 […]
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 […]
I don’t know about you, but I find knitting extremely therapeutic. When I’ve had a bad day, coming home and picking up a knitting project is a great way to relax, clear my head, and focus my thoughts on something simple and enjoyable. When I’m working on a therapy knitting project, my worries just melt […]
If you’ve been looking for a practical yet unique way to protect your laptop, check out this attractive pattern from our friend and knitting guru, Mark Rougeux. Practical Knitting: Laptop Sweater Tutorial by Mark Rougeux Practical knitting is something I vowed I would keep in mind when I started serious knitting. I won’t make […]
There’s something about summer that brings out the inner romantic in all of us. Maybe it’s the long, warm nights or the beautiful weather. Whatever it is, it seems as if anything’s possible from June until August. Whether you’re a believer in that thing they call L-O-V-E or not, here are some beautiful, lightweight knitting […]
For those of us who live in northern climates, there’s nothing quite like the exquisite horror of walking around your house barefoot in the winter months, especially if you have a hardwood or tiled floor. While many knitting patterns are aimed at keeping friends and family (and knitters, of course) warm during winter, we can […]
The holidays are a wonderful, yet stressful time. The list of people to buy for seems to get longer and longer with each passing year. Aside from shopping, there are elaborate holiday parties to attend and festive holiday traditions to keep. With all of the activity leading up the Christmas, the costs quickly pile up. […]
