These pictures need no text to explain what they are! Click on each photo or link below it for the free pattern on the web…. From Lion Brand, with some great info on knitting mittens. Unfortunately, you need to register to get the pattern, but it is free. Knitting Traditions offers this Lovikka Mitten pattern […]
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These dishrags or wascloths are so easy to knit, you can make several in one afternoon. Both are made diagonally, knitted from one point to another, in plain garter stitch. Yarn overs and simple decreases form the shaping. The blue version is made from plain cotton, with the increases worked right on the edge for […]
It’s too hot to knit a big project or think about serious topics in July (then again, since it is so hot, you might want to check out Al Gore’s flick or book, An Inconvenient Truth, if you haven’t done so already). But in the dog days of summer, none of us want heavy, wool sweaters […]
Knitting lace can be intimidating because lace projects are often made with fine yarns on tiny needles, using intricate charted patterns. But lace can be easy, too. It can be made out of heavy yarns, on large needles, with simple stitches that can be memorized after just a few rows. Lace uses the same basic […]
Whether you call them comfort shawls or prayer shawls, there’s no doubt that receiving a hand knit shawl brings love into the life of someone in need. These resources include patterns as well as information on joining or starting your own shawl knitting group. To find a group in your area, try a local Google […]
This beautiful shawl is made from one large skein of wool and one large skein of mohair. The shawl is soft and cuddly and would be a wonderful gift for any woman who has suffered from a recent crisis or loss. The lace pattern is easy to memorize and works up quickly on size 11 […]
This simple sock pattern is one I use all the time to make soft & cozy socks for myself as well as rough & sturdy work socks for my husband. You can change the size by using smaller or larger needles and thinner or thicker yarn. You can change the style by using a different […]
A lot of knitters are afraid of sewing seams, but it’s actually quite simple once you learn when to use each type of sewing technque. Here are the three that I use most frequently. Whip Stitch Seam Whip stitch is an easy seam that can be used anytime you have a furry yarn where the […]
This holiday bear is easy enough even for beginning knitters. The pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles and sewn together. With the furry yarn, you don’t even have to worry about being good at finishing, because the seams don’t show at all. I used a simple whip stitch on my bear and […]
The purl stitch is the second main stitch in knitting. It is essentially a knit stitch worked on the wrong side of the work. The purl stitch creates a bump on the front and a V on the back. Purl is abbreviated P or p in knitting patterns. If you’re a new knitter and you’ve never purled before, here’s […]