Who here has seen the movie Miss Congeniality? In it, the beauty pageant host (played by William Shatner) says, “Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.” What does Miss Rhode Island reply? “That’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25th. Because it’s not too hot, not too cold, all […]
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 […]
Knitting your first sweater can be a little nerve racking. You’ve mastered scarves and cowls, hats are pretty easy by now, afghans are a cinch (they just take a bit longer), but now you’re ready for your first major project: a sweater. There are so many things to take into consideration: increases, decreases, blocking…not to […]
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Fall is, without a doubt, my favorite season. Like most people, whenever the temperature shifts, my wardrobe and knitting habits shift with it. Now that we’re smack dab in the middle of October, I can officially pack away all of my shorts and tank tops from […]
Every year, I fall in love with autumn all over again. Of course I’m always sad when summer comes to an end, but there’s something about fall that captivates and enchants me year after year. Maybe it’s the ever-present scent of a lingering bonfire, maybe it’s the way the wind makes the trees sway, maybe […]
One of Chicago’s biggest music festivals may be going on this weekend, but there’s no way you’ll find me there. That’s right. I’m pulling out my yarn, my needles, and a couple cases of Diet Coke. This weekend is dedicated to knitting. A “Knit-a-Palooza,” if you will. Grab some friends, some fiber, and join me […]
I think every knitter has a sweater story that ends not exactly in outright tragedy, but in disappointment. You fall in love with a sweater pattern, buy the perfect yarn, carefully spend hours knitting up the project, and then—the moment of truth—you try it on. And this is that one case, that unfortunate case that […]
Summer is right around the corner, and so is wedding season! Incorporate your favorite activity into your (or a friend’s) special day with any one of these beautiful bridal knitting patterns! Bride For the bride, it’s all about the dress. Often, the entire mood of a wedding is determined by its design or the way […]
Knitting in the summer can be a bit of a quandary. Typically, we think of the hottest days of the summer, forgetting the lukewarm weeks leading up to the real scorchers. I personally tend to forget how cold it can get indoors, especially in office buildings, where one often overzealous individual controls the thermostat. Knitting […]
Stockinette stitch is a classic; it’s a basic stitch, one of the first most knitters learn, yet those little v’s lined up in rows somehow manage to look marvelously elegant. If there’s one thing that you can learn from Stockinette stitch, it’s that you don’t have to be fancy to look great. Sometimes simple […]
