When I first started knitting, figuring out how the needles worked together to create knits and purls was hard enough for me. I couldn’t even think about moving beyond straight needle knitting into knitting in the round. If you’re a beginner like I was, you may be in the same place. Or maybe you’ve been […]
Summer Sweater Patterns: 10 Summer Knits for Every Occasion
Sweater patterns are fun to make because you knit one piece at a time and then see it come together before your eyes. You will always feel a huge sense of accomplishment and pride when you make the final stitch in a knit sweater. Plus, I’ve found that no matter what the weather, it is […]
13 European-Inspired Knitting Patterns
Wouldn’t it be nice to drop everything and take a long European vacation? Well, yes, but most of us don’t have the luxury of money or time for a long trek through Belgium, France, and Spain. Most of us, however, do have enough money and time to spend on an absolutely gorgeous European-inspired knitting pattern! […]
Learn How to Knit a Dog Sweater
Tomorrow is a very special day for those of us with K9 friends. It’s “Take Your Dog to Work” Day! How exciting would it be to have your favorite companion by your side in the office, keeping you company and providing some lighthearted entertainment during your hum drum busy Friday. In honor of this special […]
Bold and Breezy: 20 Spring Sweater Patterns
It’s spring… or is it? While it’s definitely springtime according to the calendar, the weather lately (at least here in Chicagoland) has been anything but warm and welcoming. As in, there is snow on the ground, and I had to scrape snow and ice off of my windshield this morning. What kind of spring weather […]
Sweater Season: Knit and Crochet Printable Patterns
Now that January is in full swing, you might be feeling like you need to refresh your winter wardrobe. Here in the Midwest, the weather doesn’t start to warm up until about March or April, so we have quite a few more months of wintry weather to get through before spring arrives! Between the snow […]
Knit and Crochet Baby Sweaters: 22 Free Patterns
I love any excuse to see babies wearing adorable outfits, so I’m really excited to bring you this roundup of 22 knit and crochet baby sweater patterns that you can work up this fall! Whether knitting or crocheting is your craft of choice, these free patterns will have you busting out the yarn in no […]
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 […]
Knitting Around the World: 16 Global Knitting Patterns
As a knitter, I enjoy looking at patterns from around the world. Knitting styles and preferences from different cultures are so interesting, and it’s fun to work with techniques and motifs that are new to me. And with the 2020 Olympics coming up next summer, where athletes from all around the globe will be coming […]
Summer Knits: 24 Free Printable Knitting Patterns for Summer
Summer is a fun time full of new adventures, long days, and a chance to breathe some fresh air. It’s also a great time to pull out knitting projects to work on in your free time. For me, summer is when I reevaluate where all of my projects are at and try to reorganize my […]
