Welcome back to the Stitch Spotlight series my friends! Today we are going to dive right in and get back to basics: We’re focusing on stockinette stitch. This is one of my favorite stitches to use because it is so versatile and creates a very smooth and sleek fabric. Stockinette stitch is used heavily for […]
How to Knit Socks or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Socks
Sock knitting can be pretty daunting if you’ve never tried before. Somehow, all of your knitting friends and everyone on your favorite knitting forums all seem to love it. It’s true: once you start knitting socks, you won’t be able to stop. They’re a lot to wrap your head around at first, but once you […]
What’s Your “Purse-onality?”
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 […]
35 Free Knitting Patterns Royalty Would Love
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 whom, 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 […]
In Love with Linen Yarn: Knitting Patterns for Linen Yarn
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 […]
Learn How to Knit with a Knit Dishcloth Pattern
Knitting may seem intimidating at first. (I should know – I’m intimidated by it myself!) But there are simple ways to learn how to knit that won’t freak you out. When you begin learning a new crafting technique, you want to start small. So what’s the easiest project for the inexperienced knitter? I give you: the […]
Peaceful Knitted Shawl Pattern
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 […]
Guest Post: Knit Animal Pot Cozies
Today’s guest post is by Julie from Knitted Bliss! She’ll be showing us how to make these adorable knit animal pot cozies – a great way to get ready for spring! She has three different animal varieties, but once you get the hang of it you can play around with the pattern and make any […]
Blissful Blankets: 11 Knit Afghan Patterns
This winter weather has been pretty crazy where our offices are located. Temperatures have been both in the 40s and nearing zero in the same week, and I’ve started just keeping my gloves and hat in my car because I never know when I’m going to need them! Today it’s a balmy 31 degrees, and […]
Accidental Genius + 13 Ponytail Free Knit Hat Patterns
Have you ever had a knitting project go completely wrong? This is exactly what happened to Danica Lause when she attempted her first winter hat knitting pattern. The hat didn’t come out as expected; in fact, the finished product had a big hole in the back that she had somehow mistakenly created. After finding the mistake, Danica […]
