I’m calling it. I am not making anything with this bamboo yarn. If it were a person, it would be my enemy. In fact, I’ve already given all six balls to my daughter. Originally, I just had one ball. I was going to knit a square with it to use like a bandana. When thatContinueContinue reading “I Broke Up With This Yarn”
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What Is This Thing For?
I have this comfy cardigan that I won’t wear in public. I knit it in January 2022. In usual Kelly fashion, I decided I needed to knit something to bring on a trip when I didn’t actually have time. We were leaving on the 29th on a road trip to Disneyland and I absolutely hadContinueContinue reading “What Is This Thing For?”
The Knitting Police Aren’t Coming
What knitting rules do you follow without question? I used to have a few. Never tie a knot in your knitting. Always weave in your ends. Link Serious knitters have to knit complicated things. You must follow the pattern exactly. The first time I wore a knit piece in public without weaving in the ends,ContinueContinue reading “The Knitting Police Aren’t Coming”
Knitting Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
After 22 years of experimenting, knitting a million miles of yarn, and frogging half a million miles, I’ve learned some lessons the hard way. (Is there any other way?) Here are my top six: Check your gauge. There’s a reason people repeat this over and over. It’s because we know we need to knit aContinueContinue reading “Knitting Lessons I Learned the Hard Way”
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 whenContinueContinue reading “The Sleeves Don’t Match!”
How to Crochet a Tiny Star With Sharp Points in One Round
I like to use these tiny crochet stars as appliqués. You could also make them into a garland, tie them on packages, glue them on hair clips…the possibilities are endless! These little stars are so fun to make! ⭐️ I learned this method sometime in the 00s from a blog called Wild About Color. TheContinueContinue reading “How to Crochet a Tiny Star With Sharp Points in One Round”
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 andContinueContinue reading “Knit Lampshade Trim: Makeover for a Boring Ikea Lampshade”
Pocket Hat Knitting Pattern
About the Pattern Go wallet free! This knit hat has a card pocket! This slouchy hat features a simple-yet-striking color pattern and a pocket sized just right to fit cards, cash, or a key. The simple 2-stitch color pattern is easy to memorize. You don’t need any special skills to add the pocket, just sewingContinueContinue reading “Pocket Hat Knitting Pattern”
Beyond Infinity – A Giant Brioche Scarf Knitting Pattern Inspired by Buzz
About Beyond Infinity Scarf The Beyond Infinity scarf is a statement piece. That statement is: I love Disney and Toy Story! I thought of the idea for this scarf when I first saw pictures of the Buzz Wall at Disney’s California Adventure. Size inspiration was drawn from the infamous Lenny Kravitz giant scarf picture. ThisContinueContinue reading “Beyond Infinity – A Giant Brioche Scarf Knitting Pattern Inspired by Buzz”
Everywhen – A Unique Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern
About Everywhen Shawl Knitting nerds unite! This shape-shifting triangle is so fun to knit! The Everywhen shawl is an all-season triangle shawl with unique side-to-side shaping that makes for an engaging knit. This shawl starts as an asymmetrical triangle and through clever use of short rows, it morphs into an almost symmetrical triangle. You’ll loveContinueContinue reading “Everywhen – A Unique Triangle Shawl Knitting Pattern”