As spring turns to summer and the temperatures rise, I can’t help but to turn my attention to linen yarn. Lovely, lovely linen, so light and airy with a beautiful drape. I’m not quite sure why I associate linen with interesting and modern pattern construction, but the two seem made for each other. Linen achieves […]
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 […]
It seems like when Spring finally arrives that the only seasonal knitting patterns that I can find are light and lacy scarf knitting patterns. While scarves are always a great choice when I need a little knitting project, sometimes I need a wearable knitting pattern to keep my interest and give me the satisfaction of a […]
Though we look forward to the holiday season every year, there is a decided price to pay for all of that holiday cheer—stress. Don’t get me wrong, I love the excuse to travel home to visit my family, giving and receiving gifts, decorating the Christmas tree, and all the delicious food. However, by the time […]
The holidays are traditionally a time to be thankful, a time to appreciate your loved ones and the things that make your life light up. As you take time to appreciate the important people in your life, you can also think about the way smaller things and activities, like knitting or crafting, have positively impacted […]
Knitting doesn’t have to be confined to the cold months of autumn and winter; you can experience the soothing, relaxing effects of your favorite pastime all year round, all you need is enough yarn and patterns to keep you going. Finding inspiring patterns can be difficult, but Bergere de France has teamed up with AllFreeKnitting […]
