Brand new to knitting? Here are three projects you can start today! Maybe every member of your family has already received a rectangular scarf (or two, or three) and you’re ready to branch out and try other shapes. In this blog post, and corresponding YouTube tutorial, I’m demonstrating the EASIEST way to knit a triangle, …
It seems yarn just keeps getting fluffier, fuzzier AND chunkier these days… and I’m here for it! However, if you’ve tried to knit with some of these yarns like Lion Brand’s Go For Faux or Loops & Threads Faux Fur, you may have noticed that it can be hard to achieve any stitch definition, much …
A stress free knitting pattern The idea for this scarf came after I saw all the lofty knitting goals people were setting for themselves at the start of the new year. I also felt pressure to really “get things going” at the start of 2023. But, that is sort of the paradox of this creative, …
A (too) Trendy Knitting Pattern Ever wish you could ditch the rest of your sweater and knit just the sleeves!? No?? well… I made the pattern anyway, haha!? I’m curious to know what you think about this quasi bolero garment thing. They’ve been quite controversial since the trend started not too long ago. I don’t …
Every year, when the weather gets colder, the leaves change color, and jumbo chenille yarn starts popping up everywhere! You can hardly scroll through insta or tiktok without these luscious textures appearing on your feed. Sometimes called blanket yarn or velvet yarn, loads of crafters, from beginner to advanced, love tackling all sorts of home …
What Is Entrelac? Take it from me: A gal who tried to tackle a whole baby blanket as her first double knitting project (would not recomend!), you wanna take it easy when learning something new in knitting! That’s why I thought this cute little bandana slash headscarf was a perfect “first entrelac” project! What is …
You know what they say; “There’s more than one way to braid a headband.” Oh? They don’t say that? Well then how come I’ve got these two completely different ways to knit a braided headband? So that there’s one for the beginners and one for the advanced knitters? That makes total sense! Oh hi, I …
Hand knit socks are a wonderful gift but can also be an intimidating project for beginners! With turning heels and shaping toes, there’s a lot of new techniques to master. But if you just learned to knit or are feeling more like an easy project, I’ve got the answer for you… tube socks! With a …
So you’ve got the cable knitting bug and now you can’t stop! I’ve been there. And these chunky cable knit fingerless gloves were some of the first cable knitting patterns I tried as a newbie. What I love most about these wrist warmers is how quick they are to work up! The super chunky yarn …
If you’re a hard-copy gal, here’s a free, printable PDF version of the pattern for you to enjoy: For visual learners out there, I’ve made a video tutorial for this half pi shawl! I think it’s especially helpful to demonstrate the garter tab cast on if you’re not too familiar with it yet! Share your …