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 […]
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 […]
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. We’re expecting rain AND snow in the forecast tomorrow. What kind of spring weather is that? Sadly, for spring in the Midwest (and, I’m guessing, a lot […]
Today’s guest post is from Alexa and Emily from Tin Can Knits! These ladies have designed some gorgeous knit sweater patterns together, and today they’re here to share their best tips and tricks if you want to get started knitting one of their own. Be sure to check out their blog for more amazing tutorials […]
Every once in awhile, I lay in bed before my alarm goes off and wonder, “What am I going to wear to work today?” This age-old question is one that plagues women (and men) no matter how old they are. Fortunately, I work in an office where the dress code is pretty laid back, but […]
I don’t consider myself an overly dainty kind of gal. I learned how to toughen up early in life thanks to my two roughhousing older brothers and twelve years of competitive basketball. However, there’s something about spring that brings out my inner pinky finger and longing for all things ladylike. Maybe it’s the emergence of […]
I love knitting for men in the spring. Sound strange? Were you thinking I’d say I enjoy knitting for babies during Christmastime (along with 98% of knitters over the world)? Don’t get me wrong, I love cold weather knitting for tiny tots just as much as the next fiber enthusiast, but there’s something about masculine […]
Knitting for children is always fun (they’re more likely to wear whatever you tell them to!), but spring is an especially enjoyable time for kids knitting patterns. It’s a great opportunity to use brightly colored yarns in colors you love, but wouldn’t normally choose for yourself. As the buds begin to spout and flowers begin […]
