Do you prefer to knit from the top-down or the bottom-up? While knitting from the bottom might be easier for some knitting patterns, if you’re making one of these knit top patterns it’s definitely better to work from the top down. That way you can essentially try the shirt on as you go to make sure the […]
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 […]
Who says sweaters are only for the fall? These free sweater knitting patterns provide sweater ideas for the entire year! From cardigans to mock necks and everything in between, these fashion-forward sweaters are some of our favorite projects, regardless of the season. We guarantee you will love these knit sweaters as you cozy up in the […]
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! […]
If you’re anything like me, you know all the ins and outs of the British Royal Family—the history of the crown, who’s married to who, the order of crown succession, and on and on. I got up at three in the morning to watch William and Kate’s wedding and love when new pictures of their […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
There’s no reason anyone should be bored during the month of July because, you guessed it, it’s National Anti-Boredom month! Grab your knitting or crocheting needles and let’s get crafting! Celebrate this unofficial yet merriment holiday for the second year in a row, thanks to the Craft Yarn Council, by making some handmade food-related projects […]
My sister recently moved to Texas, and for spring break, my parents went down to visit and spent the week lounging at a beach on the Gulf. The whole time they were there, of course, they continued to remind me of how gorgeous the weather was and how tan they were getting. They sent me […]
