knitting

I’m almost done the sleeves on my cable crush hoodie – then I just have the hood (and the cord for the hood) and I will finally be done this project. Will I complete it in 2021?! Only time will tell!

Pom-poms, big or small, are a trend I’ve seen popping up everywhere lately. A knit or crochet hat is an adorable way to accessorize during winter, and unlike most trends, this one is appropriate for men, women, and...

Completed: November was a pretty good month as far as knitting goes. I finished four socks on my circular sock knitting machine (gifts for Christmas) and I also knit a Christmas ball (I know the goal was two, and...

Welcome back to Wednesday Links! We are in December! Today is my dear brother’s birthday. He’s turning 28 and I get to visit him in Germany in March. Honestly, the only thing getting me through my holiday season...

It’s a lot of ribbed stitches which are really slow for me to get done, but I’m loving how this sweater is turning out so far! I can’t wait to get both sleeves done and then work on the hood. I’m hoping to get...

Last year I attempted to participate in a Christmas ball advent calendar knit a long, but my hands were in poor shape and I wasn’t able to knit that many before I just called it. I’m not going to make any promises...

Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? If so, these knitting and crochet SVG files are for you! Create a new tote bag for your supplies, a shirt, or even a gift for someone else who enjoys the hobby! Are you or someone...

Let’s face it: as much as I love the idea of gearing up with a slouchy hat in the fall and winter, I can’t stand the staticky hat hair that always comes after taking it off again. There’s nothing worse than...

Using this design, I have been making Christmas stockings for my family since 2008. Though I am not the original author of this design, I am posting them here for posterity, because the original source no longer exists....

We are full tilt into the autumn season now and there is so much to love about it. This past week the weather has been cold and still, and the stillness was the biggest surprise after the high winds we experienced the...

Today we have probably the cutest knitting pattern I’ve ever seen. Nothing makes me want to curl up with a hot drink like these adorable animal cup cozies! Pick your favorite forest friend and get knitting with this...

Before being an artist, Jacqueline Surdell was an athlete. Years of work have awakened her interest in repetitive, laborious, and artisanal practices. Today, she uses fiber to create works that are painterly in nature,...

When you think of knitting, you usually think about the classics: thick, cozy afghans and adorable baby booties perfect for the winter season. What people don’t always remember, though, is that knitting can actually...

Hello friends! Welcome to the next installment of Stitch Spotlight. Today we will be talking about rib stitches—1×1 and 2×2. Rib stitch is very useful to know as it creates fabric that is durable and cozy, yet with...

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...

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,...

If you are a fan of colorful textiles and patterns then I am sure you know about the designer Kaffe Fassett already? He designs the coolest quilting fabrics around, and then uses his own designs to compose quilt...