When we learned to knit, it was basically carved in stone that you need to weave in the ends on every project. Even if it makes us die a little inside, we try to follow the rule. Sometimes on a project with a lot of ends, we weave them in as we go to spreadContinue reading “I Know I’m Supposed to Weave In the Ends, But I Don’t Always Do It.”
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The Sleeves Don’t Match!
Something’s going out the window, the sweater or the pattern! I had no choice. There was no way I could knit the sleeves according to the pattern. Knitting the body of this cardigan had already stretched my patience to its breaking point. A couple months earlier, I’d been browsing Ravelry for shawl collar inspiration whenContinue reading “The Sleeves Don’t Match!”
Striped Cat Hat Knitting Pattern
Here’s the cutest cat beanie knitting pattern! Don’t want Cheshire Cat stripes? This pattern is just as cute in a solid color. Or in the colors of your actual cat if you want to be twins! This cat hat knitting pattern can be part of your Halloween costume or cosplay, but you can also justContinue reading “Striped Cat Hat Knitting Pattern”
Downtime Shawl Knitting Pattern
This is the Downtime Shawl. It’s an easy triangle shawl knitting pattern that happens to be gorgeous to wear. It’s a side-to-side triangle shawl with maximum squish. All that cozy squishiness comes from alternating sections of slipped stitches and garter stitch. Wear it to keep your neck warm or to add a handmade touch toContinue reading “Downtime Shawl Knitting Pattern”
How to Make Every Knitting Project an Heirloom
Over the last two decades I’ve knit more projects than I can count. I’ve also dropped plenty of my hand knits off at Goodwill.
Here’s I’m a list of things I’m doing to ensure all my knits going forward are heirloom quality.
How to Crochet a Tiny Star With Sharp Points in One Round
These little stars are so fun to make! ⭐️ I learned this method sometime in the 00s from a blog called Wild About Color. The link is still in my bookmarks, but unfortunately the blog is no longer there. I went online looking to refresh my memory and guess what? None of the tutorials IContinue reading “How to Crochet a Tiny Star With Sharp Points in One Round”
Good Day: Sun and Rainbow Shawl Knitting Pattern
Coming soon Good Day, a sun and rainbow shawl!
DIY Tassel Stitch Markers Tutorial
Gather Supplies These DIY tassel stitch markers make a fun little project with an adorable and useful end result. There’s a good chance you have everything you need on hand already! You’ll need “lightbulb” pins, embroidery floss (you could probably use lace weight yarn, too), scissors, and something to wrap the yarn around – IContinue reading “DIY Tassel Stitch Markers Tutorial”
Knit Lampshade Trim: Makeover for a Boring Ikea Lampshade
Have you ever had the solution to one problem cause another? This knit lampshade trim is the last (hopefully!) in a long line of problems caused by previous solutions. It all started when I decided to have 5 kids… 🤣 Just kidding! But seriously, I have a tiny house for a family of seven andContinue reading “Knit Lampshade Trim: Makeover for a Boring Ikea Lampshade”
The 5 Essential Knitting Tools
Here are my 5 essential knitting tools, a minimalist knitting kit if you will. These are the items I absolutely must have in my project bag if I’m not at home knitting. 1. Foldable scissors. Obviously we need to be able to cut our yarn. I’ve used other tools in the past, but now thatContinue reading “The 5 Essential Knitting Tools”
Kelly Spenhoff 