Knitting Sitemap - Page 10 2013-05-22
Global Organic Textile Standard - What Are the Standards for Organic Yarn?
Many different bodies can certify a yarn as organic, but the Global Organic Textile Standard aims to unify organic standards for yarn, fabrics and finished products made from them around the world.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 5: Lace Knitting - Review of Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 5: Lac Knitting
Learn a multitude of lace knitting motifs and patterns to use in your projects with the help of the fifth installment of Vogue Knitting's Stitchionary series.
Classic Little T-Shirt - Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Little T-Shirt
How to make the sleeves and finish the Classic Little T-shirt for kids.
How to Dye Yarn with Strawberries -- Natural Do it Yourself Yarn Dyeing
Once the natural dye is prepared, it's a simple matter of simmering the yarn until it's taken up all the color it can.
Classic Little T-Shirt - Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Little T-Shirt
How to shape the back of the neck of the kids Classic Little T-Shirt.
Ribbed Lace Market Bag Free Knitting Pattern
This market bag is worked from the bottom up, first flat in Garter Stitch, then in the round in Stockinette and an easy lace pattern. Add a handle and you've got a great bag for the farmers' market, grocery store or library.
How to Dye Yarn with Strawberries -- Natural Do it Yourself Yarn Dyeing
Dyeing yarn with natural products you find around the home is a lot of fun. Here, I experiment with dyeing with strawberries to produce a soft pink yarn.
Classic Little T-Shirt - Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Little T-Shirt
How to work the body of the Classic Little T-shirt in the round.
Alphabet Charts for Knitting - Upper Case Letter Chart
Use these Alphabet Charts to personalize your knitting and add words, slogans, names or initials to your knitted gifts.
Classic Little T-Shirt - Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Little T-Shirt
How to shape the neck of the kids Classic Little T-Shirt.
Alphabet Charts for Knitting - Lower Case Alphabet Chart
Lower case letter charts.
Classic Little T-Shirt - Free Knitting Pattern for a Classic Little T-Shirt
This free knitting pattern for a Classic T-Shirt features hemmed edges and sizes from 12 months to 8 years.
Baby Santa Hat - Free Knitting Pattern for a Baby Santa Hat
Use this free pattern to make a Baby Santa Hat, made in two different yarn weights and knit in the round in Garter and Stockinette stitch. It is available in preemie and infant sizes.
Baby Santa Hat - Free Knitting Pattern for a Baby Santa Hat
How to finish the Baby Santa Hat.
Men Who Knit - Top Websites for Men Who Knit
More and more men are taking up needles, but many of the resources out there are geared toward female knitters. Here's a list of knitting sites and blogs designed with men in mind.
Sock Yarn - What is Sock Yarn?
Many knitters who love to knit socks would probably tell you that one of the best reasons to knit socks is because of all the great sock yarns out there.
Little Arrows - Learn to Knit Little Arrows
Little Arrows is a cute knitting stitch pattern that involves a zig-zag of purls on a field of Stockinette Stitch, with a column of purls thrown in every so often.
Singles Yarn - What is a Single or Singles Yarn
A single or singles yarn is a special type of yarn often produced by handspinners. Learn more aobut what a single is and why it isn't called by a different name.
Woolen Yarn - Spinning Woolen Yarn - What is Woolen Yarn
When it comes to spinning yarn, woolen preparation has nothing to do with whether the fiber comes from a sheep. Learn more about the woolen spinning method.
What are Natural Dyes - Using Natural Dyes and Naturally Colored Yarn
More small yarn makers and some of the larger manufacturers are using natural dyes for their knitting yarns or choosing to sell naturally colored yarns that have never been dyed. Here's a look at what these terms mean, how yarn is naturally colored and why you might want it.
Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton - Review of Nature's Chioce Organic Cottong
Lion Brand's Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn is a great choice for people who want the ease and natural look of cotton without the heavy pesticide load. Learn more about this eco-friendly choice.
Deborah Newton's Cable Collection - Review of Deborah Newton's Cable Collection
Deborah Newton shares 19 different designs for sweaters, bags, coats and more, all with cables as the centerpiece.
Vogue Knitting Shawls and Wraps - Review of Vogue Knitting Shawls and Wraps
The best shawl and wrap patterns from the pages of Vogue Knitting are collected together for all knitters who enjoy a little something warm to throw over their shoulders.
Finishing School by Deborah Newton Book Review
Deborah Newton is a master of detail and she's revealing a ton of tricks and ways to make finishing easier that she's learned over decades as a professional knitwear designer.
The Big Book of Knitted Monsters - Review of the Big Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger
Rebecca Danger shares 20 patterns for various monsters you might find around the house, from Geet the Garage Monster to Toothy Joe the Mailbox Monster and Kat the Kitchen Monster. While the patterns are somewhat repetitive it's still a cute idea.
Knitting with Peruvian Yarns by Jane Ellison Book Review
Jane Ellison shares the story of Mirasol yarns as well as 25 patterns for garments and accessories made from this lovely line of yarn that supports a great cause.
Ori Ami Knits Book Review
This book shows off the fabulous yarns of Habu Textiles in 13 relatively easy patterns that use great little details to make them more than basic.
Knit Noro by Sixth & Spring Books Review
Noro yarn is well known for its vivid colors and the company's commitment to environmental stewardship. This book offers 30 patterns using some of the line's most popular yarns, contributed by 26 designers.
Knit This Doll - Amigurumi Doll Book Review
Knit amigurumi is a fun way to express yourself, but you can get even more personal and knit a completely custom doll with the help of this book.
'Twas the Knits Before Christmas by Fiona Goble Book Review
Fiona Goble presents more of her charming little dolls, this time bringing knitters characters from
Better Homes and Gardens Best of Knit It Review
More than 100 knit and crochet projects from the pages of Knit It magazine fill this book, including patterns for women, kids, accessories, the home and more.
Knitting it Old School by Stitchy McYarnpants and Caro Sheridan Book Review
This fun book offers 43 vintage-inspired patterns for those who love to knit, crochet, sew and laugh.
Crafting by Concepts by Sarah-Marie Belcastro and Carolyn Yackel Book Review
This staggering book (for non-math geeks, anyway) explores how different mathematical concepts can be expressed in crafts. Even if you don't understand it, the patterns are kind of cool.
Stashbuster Knits by Melissa Leapman Book Review
Melissa Leapman offers 21 patterns for different projects you can make with yarns you have on hand to help you clear out your stash to make room for more yarn or whatever else you need that closet for.
All New Homespun Handknit - Review of All New Homespun Handknit by Amy Clarke Moore
If you spin your own yarn or like to work with other people's handspun, this book offers 25 little ideas for beautiful objects that you can knit with homespun yarn.
Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket DVD - Review of Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket DVD with Meg Swansen
This DVD illustrating how to knit Elizabeth Zimermann's Baby Surprise Jacket illuminates a lot of the tricky bits for anyone who's been reluctant to try this iconic pattern.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 4: Crochet - Review of Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 4: Crochet
The fourth volume of Vogue Knitting's popular Stitchionary series covers crochet, and is a great inspiration to knitters who want to learn to crochet or want to ramp up their skills in our sister craft.
Mastering Color Knitting - Review of Mastering Color Knitting by Melissa Leapman
Melissa Leapman aims to expand knitters' knowledge of color knitting technique in her book all about stranded knitting, intarsia and double knitting.
The Knitter's Year - Review of The Knitter's Year by Debbie Bliss
Debbie Bliss offers 52 patterns for various projects for the home, accessories, baby gifts and more, any of which she says can be completed in a week or less.
Quick Nordic Knits - Review of Quick Nordic Knits by Ann-Mari Nilsson
Knit Prayer Shawls - Review of Knit Prayer Shawls from Leisure Arts
Leisure Arts shares 15 patterns from 11 designers for prayer shawls you can knit and give to people you know who need extra comfort or donate to people in need of a little warmth.
Speed Knitting - Review of Speed Knitting by Kris Percival
Looking for a knitting project you can knit fast, whether for yourself or for a gift? This book offers 24 quick and easy projects for babies, kids, the home and more.
Entrelac by Rosemary Drysdale Review - Learn all About Interlace Knitting
Learn all about entrelac knitting, how to add stitch patterns to interlace knitting and use entrelac all over or as a highlight in knitting patterns with this excellent guide to the technique.
Weekend Hats by Cecily Glowick MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre Book Review
These 25 hats will keep your needles busy as you knit up fun toppers for yourself, family members and friends.
Knits to Give by Debbie Bliss Book Review
This guide to (mostly) quick and easy gift knitting has a lot of options for a lot of different recipients that knitters of all skill levels are sure to enjoy.
Exploring Color in Knitting by Sarah Hazell and Emma King Book Review
Move beyond color theory to practical advice and practice patterns that will have you using color knitting techniques and confidently combining colors in no time.
Knitting Socks from Around the World Book Review
25 sock patterns inspired by the knitting traditions and styles of various locations around the world fill this lovely and inspiring book.
The Big Book of Socks - Review of the Big Book of Socks by Kathleen Taylor
If you like socks and would like a collection of a bunch of basic and beyond-the-basics designs all in one place, The Big Book of Socks is for you.
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn - Review of Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn by Carol J. Sulcoski
Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarns aims to take the guesswork out of using one-of-a-kind skeins to produce lovely handknit socks. It goes into detail about methods for avoiding unpleasant color combinations and offers patterns that are designed to work well with these sorts of yarns.
Toe-Up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks - Learn to Knit Toe-Up Socks from Janet Rehfeldt
Toe-up Techniques for Hand-Knit Socks provides a great overview of the options and opportunities for knitters when socks are worked the opposite way from how we normally learn how to do them. The book also offers seven patterns so you can try out your new-found skills.
Berroco Pure Pima - Review of Berroco Pure Pima Yarn
Berroco Pure Pima yarn is a great choice for summer knitting or any cotton knitting project that you want to have a little more sheen and softness than your typical project knit with standard cotton yarn.
Lion Brand Lion Wool - Review of Lion Wool by Lion Brand
Lion Brand's Lion Wool is a classic basic wool knitting yarn that is great for a variety of projects, from sweaters and throws to felting. Learn the specs and more about this go-to wool yarn.
Plymouth Boku - Review of Plymouth Yarns Boku
Plymouth Yarns Boku is a colorful wool and silk blend that's great for felting and a variety of other projects.
Plymouth Galway - Review of Plymouth Galway Yarn
Plymouth Galway is a nice general purpose wool yarn that's great for felting and makes a nice, smooth fabric good for a wide variety of projects.
Red Heart Collage - Review of Red Heart's Collage Yarn
Red Heart's Collage yarn is a tweedy self-striping yarn with subtle color variations and a nice, almost wooly feel for an acrylic yarn
Red Heart Heart and Sole - Review of Heart and Sole Yarn by Red Heart
Red Heart's Heart and Sole is a lovely, easy working, machine washable sock yarn that may become your go-to basic for washable, comfortable socks
The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques - Review of the Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques by Margaret Radcliffe
Margaret Radcliffe's comprehensive guide to a multitude of color knitting techniques is a must-read for people interested in getting more color into their projects.
Northern Knits - Review of Northern Knits by Lucinda Guy
Many of the most famous and long-lasting knitting traditions all happen to come from Northern Europe, and Lucinda Guy looks at several of these traditions, shares a bit of there history and offers patterns using classic techniques and native fibers.
One Ball Knits Gifts - Review of One Ball Knits Gifts by Fatema, Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman
The Habibur-Rahman sisters are back with a book full of 20 projects that are good for gift giving -- all of which use just one skein, ball or hank of yarn.
Japanese Inspired Knits - Review of Japanese Inspired Knits by Marianne Isager
Marianne Isager lives most of the year in Japan, and she shares a year's worth of patterns inspired by the scenery, festivals and special events of Japan in Japanese Inspired Knits.
Prayer Shawl Companion - Review of the Prayer Shawl Companion by Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo
Janet Bristow and Victoria A. Cole-Galo founded a website that started a trend in prayer shawl ministries at churches around the country. Here they share 38 patterns for knit prayer shawls, as well as the stories behind some of them and blessings, prayers and meditations to focus on as you knit or to say over the shawl and/or its recipient.
Hat Heads - Review of Hat Heads by Trond Anfinnsen
Trond Anfinnsen knit 200 hats for friends and family members in Norway, and 50 of those variations are shown in this book that's as much photo essay as it is knitting pattern book.
Sock Knitter's Workshop - Review of Sock Knitter's Workshop by Ewa Jostes and Stephanie van der Linden
The steps to knitting a sock are not all the difficult, but if you want to change a pattern to fit your foot or your style better it can sometimes be hard to know where to begin. This book aims to change that by covering a bunch of different techniques for casting on, ribbing, heels, toes and more.
Knitting Vintage Socks - Review of Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks
Nancy Bush studied patterns from the classic Weldon's Practical Needlework series and developed modern versions of the patterns using yarns of today and (thankfully!) larger needles.
Knit Socks! - Review of Knit Socks! by Betsy Lee McCarthy
This reprint of a previously published sock book offers more information about knitting socks that fit, substituting yarns, changing stitch patterns and working sock patterns on a different needle configuration than the pattern calls for.
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal Yarn Review
Wool of the Andes Tonal from Knit Picks is a lovely semisolid yarn you'll want to use for a wide variety of fall and winter knitting projects.
Silk Road Socks Book Review
These 14 sock patterns inspired by Oriental rugs will whisk you away to another time and place while giving you lots of beautiful options for covering up your feet.
Noro Kureyon Yarn Review
Noro yarns are known for their high quality, beautiful colors and hands-on production processes. Kureyon is a lovely go-to for self-striping projects you're sure to treasure.
Knit with Beads - Beautiful Gifts - Review of Scarlet Taylor's Knit with Beads Beautiful Gifts
Knitting something for someone special is always a great idea, but you can make a simple gift project even better by adding beads to the mix. Scarlet Taylor shows you how in her book on the subject.
Knitting Circles Around Socks - Reivew of Antje Gillingham's Knitting Circles Around Socks
Knitting one sock at a time is just too much of a commitment for some knitters. But it's easy to knit both socks at once using two circular needles, as you'll learn from reading Antje Gillingham's Knitting Circles Around Socks.
Color Style - Review of Color Style by Pam Allen and Ann Budd
If you're a little afraid to knit with color because you think you'll end up with something ugly or a little too trendy, Color Style is the book for you. This book's classic designs use color in interesting ways and in projects you'll want to wear over and over.
Hattitude - Review of Hattitude by Cathy Carron
A great knit hat can be more than just a colorful accessory, it can also reflect your mood. Whether you're feeling high-spirited or haughty, lively or romantic, you're sure to find a hat you'll enjoy in Hattitude by Cathy Carron.
Indigo Knits - Review of Indigo Knits by Jane Gottelier
Indigo Knits provides knitters with a bunch of inspiring designs influenced by the ocean and British seacoast towns and knit using denim yarn in shades of blue and white.
Kaffe Knits Again - Review of Kaffe Fassett's Kaffe Knits Again
Kaffe Knits Again is a beautiful book of reinvisionings of some of Kaffe Fassett's classic knitwear designs, often appearing on smaller projects to take some of the fear out of his amazing color knitting projects.
Handknit Skirts from Tricoter - Review of Handknit Skirts from Tricorter by Linden Ward and Beryl Hiatt
If you've ever wanted to knit a skirt but were intimidated by the very idea of knitting something flattering that won't stretch, the ladies of Tricoter have a bunch of great, easy to knit options for you to try.
Dress Your Dog - Review of Dress Your Dog by Sys Fredens
If you have a little dog, you're sure to want to knit up a little something to keep him or her warm. This book offers more than 30 options for sweaters, vests and shrugs, as well as collars, leashes, bags and pillows for your best furry friends.
Inca Knits - Review of Inca Knits by Marianne Isager
Marianne Isager presents a collection of sweaters, jackets and hats inspired by the designs and traditions of South America.
Mostly Mittens - Review of Mostly mittens by Charlene Schurch
Charlene Schurch shares some of the ethnic knitting designs of the Komi people of Russia on a set of knit mittens and a few matching hats.
Dyeing to Knit - Review of Dyeing to Knit by Elaine Eskesen
Dyeing wool yarn with acid dyes is not that difficult and can produce a lot of great effects to use in your knitting projects, as Elaine Eskesen illustrates.
Noro - Review of Noro by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton
Knitters the world over know and love the legendary Noro yarn from Japan, and this book shares some of the story behind the yarn as well as 40 patterns that show it off beautifully.
Knit Kimono - Review of Knit Kimono by Vicki Square
A knit kimono is an easy project even for a new knitter, because at its most basic it is just a series of rectangles knit together. Vicki Square takes the basic concept to a bunch of wonderful places in her book Knit Kimono.
Knitting on the Road - Review of Nancy Bush's Knitting on the Road
Knitting on the Road is a fun book for sock knitters who like to work on sock while traveling. The sock patterns in this book are all inspired by different places the author has traveled and use different techniques from around the world.
Knit One, Stripe Too - Review of Knit One, Stripe Too by Candace Eisner Strick
Self-striping yarns are great fun to work with, and they don't just hace to be for socks. Knit One, Stripe Too offers 27 ideas for how to use these yarns.
Knitting On, Over, Beyond the Edge - Review of Nicky Epstein's Knitting On, Over and Beyond the Edge
Nicky Epstein's books on knitting on, over and beyond the edge will have you thinking about finishing your knits in many brand new ways. These creative books will get you embellishing with ribs, colors, fringes, lace and more.
Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch - Review of Nicky Epstein's Knitting a Kiss in Every Stitch
If you're looking for easy patterns for knitting for gifts and charity, as well as knits with some extra special details, this book offers 35 all-occasion gifts for men, women, children and the home.
Knitting Noro - Review of Knitting Noro by Jane Ellison
Jane Ellison clearly loves Noro yarns, and she also loves sharing simple, easily altered patterns that show off the bold colors and great striping potential of this yarn, as she does in the book devoted to the subject.
Knitting and Tea - Review of Jane Gottelier's Knitting and Tea
Knitting and tea often go together in the knitter's ideal picture of relaxation, and this book offers 25 patterns perfect for tea parties, visiting tea plantations and other leisurely activities.
Knockdown Knits - Review of Knockdown Knits by Toni Carr/Joan of Dark
If you're a roller derby girl or just want to add a bit of an edge to your knitting projects, Knockdown Knits by Joan of Dark (Toni Carr) will show you how to bring a bit of the rough sport to your wardrobe.
Kristin Knits - Review of Kristin Knits by Kristin Nicholas
Kristin Nicholas is one of the most colorful knitters out there, and her book, Kristin Knits gives readers a chance to play with color and learn their own color sensibilities.
Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines - Review of Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines
Kay Gardiner and Ann Shanye are a funny and dynamic knitting duo who have blessed us with another book that teaches us great knitting tricks and provides plenty of fun, cute and outrageous patterns.
Mason-Dixon Knitting - Review of Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne's Mason Dixon Knitting
The Mason Dixon knitters are well loved in the world of Internet knitters, and the book Mason-Dixon Knitting brings some of the cross-country pals' passion for knitting and sharing with each other into book form.
Sensational Knitted Socks - Review of Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks
Charlene Schurch's Sensational Knitted Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks make it easy for a person to knit custom-fit socks for themselves or anyone else in a wide variety of stitch patterns. The books are full of charts, patterns and options so you can make your sock your own.
Shibori Knitted Felt - Review of Shibori Knitted Felt by Alison Crowther-Smith
Shibori is a Japanese technique usually associated with textiles, but the same techniques can be used with felting knits to incorporate interesting shapes and texture.
Shibori Knits - Review of Shibori Knits by Gina Wilde
Shibori knitting involves manipulating felted articles in ways you might not have thought of before, adding non-felting fibers to the mix and devising works of art that are also quite functional. Shibori Knits shares methods, tips and patterns for working with this fun and expressive fiber form.
Simple Style - Review of Simple Style by Ann Budd
Simple Style asks knitters to take it easy, with 19 projects that use relatively easy design techniques -- and not a lot of them in each project -- to create easy but lovely pieces you'll wear forever.
Book Review: Teen Knitting Club
Teen Knitting Club offers advice, inspiration and instruction to teens who want to start their own knitting circle, but it also has a lot to say to adult knitters.
2-At-a-Time Socks - Review of Melissa Morgan-Oakes' 2-At-a-Time Socks
2-At-a-Time Socks helps knitters get over the dreaded second sock syndrome by teaching them how to knit two socks at once on one really long circular needle. The book provides 17 patterns that could also be knit one at a time on double-pointed needles, if you prefer.
Stitch 'N Bitch Nation - Review of Stitch 'N Bitch Nation by Debbie Stoller
The second book in the Stitch 'N Bitch series, this one contains 50 new, funky patterns and sage advice on resizing or reshaping patterns to make them fit your body and your style.
Lace Headband - Knit a Striped Lacy Headband
This cute headband is knit in pink and red stripes in Turkish Stitch, a very easy lace pattern. It's the perfect accessory for Valentine's Day or whenever you're feeling girly.
Knit Pencil Bag - Free Knitting Pattern for a Knit Pencil Bag or Knitting Accessories Bag
This knit pencil bag is a colorful way to send your kids to school, or you can use it to hold knitting needles, small projects or your knitting tools in a larger knitting bag. It would also be perfect as a little travel makeup bag.
Felted Satchel - Free Knitting Pattern for a Felted Satchel
This felted satchel is really quick and easy to knit in an interesting self-striping yarn. Lightly felted it makes a bag that will hold up well to whatever stuff you put in it.
Striped Stocking - Free Knitting Pattern for a Striped Christmas Stocking
This two-color striped Christmas stocking is a lot of fun to knit and a quick project on size 9 US knitting needles. It's a good first project for someone new to knitting socks and features an easy short row heel for a streamlined look.
Chain Stripes - Learn to Knit the Chain Stripes Pattern
Chain stripes is a fun and easy pattern using three different colors -- a background and two chain colors -- to make an interesting textured fabric without a lot of effort.
Striped Stocking Hat - Free Knitting Pattern for a Striped Stocking Hat
This candy-striped stocking hat in red and white reminds me of a candy cane and would be a great variation on the traditional Santa hat.
America Coasters - Free Knitting Pattern for Coasters with Stars - American Coasters
These America-inspired coasters feature white stars on red or blue backgrounds. They take almost no time at all to knit up and would be a great addition to any summer table, particularly around the Fourth of July.
Striped Pillow - Knit a Striped Pillow in Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette
Combining two colors, two different kinds of yarn and two stitch patterns (Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette) makes for a basic but interesting pillow that's perfect for any decor.
Wine Bottle Cozy - Free Knitting Pattern for a Wine Bottle Cozy
A wine bottle cozy is a great way to give a bottle of wine as a gift, along with a gift that's a little more lasting, and they're also a big help when transporting bottles of wine.
Linked Stripes - Learn to Knit the Linked Stripes Pattern
Linked Stripes is an easy two-color knitting pattern that makes a nice corrugated and woven look without a lot of effort. It's a great choice for colorful, super warm garments, thanks to the stranded knitting involved.
Garter Stitch Striped Blanket - Knit a Garter Striped Baby Blanket
This large and wooly garter stitch baby blanket is easy enough for beginners, will keep babies warm in even the coldest of winters, and is big enough to be used for a long time.
Haiku Knits - Review of Haiku Knits by Tanya Alpert
Lovely knits with an Asian flair are highlighted in this book that's big on detailing and working with Japanese yarns and design elements.
Self-Striping Yarn - What is Self-Striping Yarn - Working with Self-Striping Yarn
Working with self-striping yarn is an easy way to get a colorful piece of knit fabric with almost no effort on your part.
Candy Cane Tea Cozy - Free Knitting pattern for a Candy Cane Tea Cozy
Use this free knitting pattern to make a Candy Cane Tea Cozy. This Candy Cane Tea Cozy is a fast and fun Christmas project and makes a great gift. It features a sparkly metallic yarn, and I-Cord embellishments knit using a striping technique to resemble candy canes.
Candy Cane Tea Cozy - Free Knitting pattern for a Candy Cane Tea Cozy
Use this free knitting pattern to make a Candy Cane Tea Cozy. This Candy Cane Tea Cozy is a fast and fun Christmas project and makes a great gift. It features a sparkly metallic yarn, and I-Cord embellishments knit using a striping technique to resemble candy canes.
Candy Cane Tea Cozy - Free Knitting pattern for a Candy Cane Tea Cozy
Use this free knitting pattern to make a Candy Cane Tea Cozy. This Candy Cane Tea Cozy is a fast and fun Christmas project and makes a great gift. It features a sparkly metallic yarn, and I-Cord embellishments knit using a striping technique to resemble candy canes.
Simple Striped Hat - Knit a Simple Striped Hat for Kids - Free Knitting Pattern for a Simple Striped Hat for Kids
This Simple Striped Hat for kids is made more interesting for the knitter and the wearer thanks to the addition of narrow stripes that change every round for most of the hat.
Christmas Ball Ornament - Free Knitting Pattern for a Christmas Ball Ornament
This quick and easy two-color knit Christmas Ball Ornament is an easy way to decorate your tree with knitting. Depending on how much stuffing you put in and how you shape the ornament, you can come up with something round or more tapered.
Personalized Christmas Stocking - Free Knitting Pattern for a Personalized Christmas Stocking
Use this free knitting pattern to make a Personalized Christmas stocking. This stocking features bold stripes, a short-row heel, a Kitchener Stitch toe, I-cord edges and Duplicate Stitch lettering.
Personalized Christmas Stocking - Free Knitting Pattern for a Personalized Christmas Stocking
How to work the cuff and striped main body of the personalized Christmas stocking.
Personalized Christmas Stocking - Free Knitting Pattern for a Personalized Christmas Stocking
How to work the short-row heel on the personalized Christmas stocking.
Personalized Christmas Stocking - Free Knitting Pattern for a Personalized Christmas Stocking
How to work the toe of the personalized Christmas stocking, attach the cuff and finish it.
Simple Stripes Tunic - Free Knitting Pattern for the Simple Stripes Tunic
Use this free knitting pattern to make a Simple Stripes Tunic for ages 18 months to years to 6 years. This sleeveless tunic is an easy-to-wear pullover style, with textured striping.
Simple Stripes Tunic - Free Knitting Pattern for the Simple Stripes Tunic
How to knit the Back of the Simple Stripes Tunic.
Simple Stripes Tunic - Free Knitting Pattern for the Simple Stripes Tunic
How to make the Front and finish the tunic.
Stockinette Stripes Coaster Free Knitting Pattern
This easy Stockinette Stripes Coaster is quick enough to whip up that you can make a bunch in colors for your next party, for the 4th of July or any other summer entertaining you're planning.
Garter Stitch Stripes Coaster Free Knitting Pattern
This easy Garter Stitch Stripes Coaster is great for gripping the bottom of a glass and holding all the condensation that drips off your beverage. Knit in red, white and blue or any three colors you like for some festive flair for your table.
Stash-Busting Striped Hat Free Knitting Pattern for Babies and Kids
This easy striped hat is a great way to bust little balls of yarn in your stash and is sized for babies up to bigger kids.
Baby Watch Cap - Free Knitting Pattern for a Deep Rib, Two-Color Hat for Kids
This easy Baby Watch Cap features deep ribbing that can be folded over for extra warmth, as well as a stripe in a second color to add interest.
Slightly Slouchy Striped Hat Knitting Pattern
This simple striped hat is worked in the Fibonacci color sequence with five colors of yarn but you can use as many or as few as you like for this slightly slouchy stash buster.
Stash Afghan Recipe - How to Knit a Basic Stash Afghan
A stash afghan is the perfect way to use up a bunch of odds and ends that are taking up space in your knitting storage. This basic recipe will show you how to knit a stash afghan no matter what size you want or what kind of yarn you're trying to use up.
Stash Afghan - Knit a Child's Size Stash Afghan - Stashaghan
A stash afghan is a fun way to use up a bunch of little bits of yarn. Knit one for a small friend or member of your family and it's sure to become his or her favorite blankie.
Knit Popcorn and Bobbles - What's the Difference Between Knit Popcorn and Bobbles?
Knitting popcorn and making bobbles are two relatively easy ways to add texture to a piece of knit fabric. While you might see the terms used interchangeably, there's technically a difference.
Knitting Skills: Learn to Knit Stripes - Knitting Stripes
Knitting with different colors is easier than you might think. This quick tutorial will show you how to knit with color and make stripes.
Learn to Knit: Weaving in Ends - How to Weave in Ends
Weaving in ends is a necessary part of any knitting project. A lot of knitters don't like these finishing tasks, but they are necessary if you want a knitted item that looks good and is going to last.
Roman Stitch Baby Blanket - Knit a Baby Blanket in Roman Stitch
Roman Stitch is an easy knitting stitch that gives a nice textured look to anything you knit in it. This alpaca baby blanket is the perfect way to use this quick-knitting stitch.
Special Date Striped Blanket - Make Your Own Special Date Baby Blanket
A striped blanket that incorporates the baby's birthday is a wonderful gift for any new baby. This pattern is more of a method than an actual pattern.
Striped baby Hat - Free Knitting Pattern for a Striped Baby Hat
All infants need a nice collection of hats to help keep them warm, and this cute little number meets that task with style. It's a great way to use up bits of leftover yarn in tow or several colors.
Felted House Scarf - How to Knit a Harry Potter-Style Felted House Scarf
Everyone who has read a Harry Potter book or seen one of the movies knows about the house scarves, and knitters the world over have been making their own interpretations of them for years. This is mine; a felted striped scarf with a classic, masculine look.
Slanted Scarf - Knit a Striped Slanted Scarf
This easy scarf is knit out of self-striping yarn with a slanted edge at the beginning and end to make it a little more interesting. This is a quick and easy project for knitters of all skill levels.
Women's Fair Isle Socks - Free Knitting Pattern for Stranded Knitting Socks
Fair Isle or stranded knitting is a great technique to bring a bit of color to a basic project fast, as you can see with these simple Stockinette socks with stranded knitting across the leg in a checkerboard pattern.
Stitch Glossary: Colored Rib - How to Make Colored Rib
Colored rib is not a traditional rib knitting stitch pattern, but it is an easy way to make vertical stripes.
Popcorn Stitch - Learn to Knit Popcorn Stitch - How to Knit Popcorn
Popcorn stitch or knit popcorn is an easy way to add a textured embellishment to knit fabric. It's technically different from bobbles but gives a similar look to the finished piece.
Quaker Rib - How to Knit the Quaker Rib
There are many different variations of what is called Quaker rib, which involves stripes of varying widths in stockinette stitch and reverse stockinette stitch.
Stockinette Stripes - Knit Stockinette Stripes with Garter Stitch
Combining stripes of garter stitch and stockinette stitch makes the edges of a knitted piece a little less curly and can make a mistake look like a design element.
Knitting with Cotton - Tips for Knitting with Cotton
Knitting with cotton can be frustrating for some knitters because of its inelasticity, but it is a good choice for light, breathable, utilitarian items. Here are some great tips for knitting with cotton.
Mistake Rib Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern for a Striped Mistake Rib Scarf
This easy striped Mistake Rib Scarf can be worked in two colors or multiple colors to use up lots of yarn from your stash.
Swatching with Multicolored Yarn - The Importance of Knitting a Swatch When Working with Multicolored Yarn
When working with a multicolored yarn, you need to know that you will like the effect of whatever stitch pattern you're using. That's why it is vital to knit a swatch with your multicolored yarn so you know what to expect beforehand.
Pooling - Color Pooling - Dealing with Color Pooling in Knitting
One of the potential problems with knitting with a multicolored yarn is the tendency toward color pooling, but there are some things you can do to avoid an ugly splotch of color on your project.
Carrying Yarn up Knitting - Carrying Yarn When You Knit Stripes - Knit Stripes with Fewer Ends to Weave
Knitting stripes can cause the extra hassle of having a lot of ends to weave in, but if your stripes are narrow you can carry the yarn you aren't working with up the side of the project.
How to Knit Stripes - Changing Colors in Knitting - Changing Colors to Knit Stripes
Knitting stripes is a simple way to add color to your knitting, but some new knitters aren't sure how to go about changing colors when knitting stripes. Here's how you knit stripes.
How to Knit Stripes - Changing Colors in Knitting - Changing Colors to Knit Stripes
Knitting stripes is a simple way to add color to your knitting, but some new knitters aren't sure how to go about changing colors when knitting stripes. Here's how you knit stripes.
How to Knit Stripes - Changing Colors in Knitting - Changing Colors to Knit Stripes
Knitting stripes is a simple way to add color to your knitting, but some new knitters aren't sure how to go about changing colors when knitting stripes. Here's how you knit stripes.
Making Color Choices - Learning to Make Color Choices - How to Knit with Colors
Many knitters shy away from stripes and other color knitting because they aren't confident in choosing the
Making Color Choices - Learning to Make Color Choices - How to Knit with Colors
Many knitters shy away from stripes and other color knitting because they aren't confident in choosing the
Making Color Choices - Learning to Make Color Choices - How to Knit with Colors
Many knitters shy away from stripes and other color knitting because they aren't confident in choosing the
Duplicate Stitch Ideas - Ways to Use Duplicate Stitch - How to Use Duplicate Stitch on Knitting Projects
Embellishing your knitting after the fact is easy when you use duplicate stitch, also known as Swiss darning. Here are some ideas and considerations for using it in your work.
Where Can I Find Discontinued Yarn? - How to Find Discontinued Yarn
Sometimes you start a project with discontinued yarn only to find that you need more than you have to finish your project. Here are some ideas on where to find discontinued yarn so you can finish your project.
Stash-Busting Stockinette Scarf Free Knitting Pattern
This easy Stockinette Stitch Scarf is worked in random stripes so you can use up a bunch of your leftover bits of stash on one project.
Colored Rib - How to Make Colored Rib
Colored rib is not really a traditional ribbed pattern, but it is a quick way of making vertical stripes in two colors that is a lot of fun.
Fuzzy Flip Flops - Add a Knit Touch to Your Flip Flops
This pattern shows you a neat way to knit over the thong on a pair of purchased flip flops to give them a cute, fuzzy look.
How to Finish Your Knitting - Steps to Finishing a Knitting Project
Your knitting project isn't over just because the knitting is complete. Different projects require different things, but there are several things you might need to do once you're done knitting to completely finish your knitting project.
Using Ravelry to Organize Your Knitting Life
Most knitters probably aren't as organized as they'd like to be when it comes to know what's in their stash, what needles they own and what projects they'd like to knit. Ravelry, the online fiber community, makes it much easier to get a handle on all that and more.
How to Host a Yarn Swap - Share Your Yarn with Friends
A yarn swap is a fun way to get some new yarn into your stash -- and get rid of some things you don't want to use -- without having to spend money or waste resources.
Two-Color Coffee Cup Cozy - Free Knitting Pattern for a Coffee Cup Cozy Worked in Two Colors
This easy two-color Coffee Cup Cozy is a great holiday gift if worked in seasonal colors, or it can be made in team colors or any two colors you like for a quick, easy and useful gift any time of year.
Pink Ribbon Eyelash Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern for a Pink Ribbon Scarf
This easy pink eyelash scarf uses two different types of eyelash yarn, or you can combine two of the same yarn (in any color you like) for a quick, easy and fun-to-wear project.
Stash Guilt - Ideas for Getting Rid of Yarn Stash Guilt
Some days you just feel like you've got too much yarn. What are you saving it all for? Here are some strategies for alleviating stash guilt
Favorite Color Scarf
A scarf knit on huge needles is a good lesson in working with multiple yarns at once.
Flat Hat
A flat hat is just a rectangle sewn up to make the hat shape.
Garter Stitch Bib
A garter stitch bib is a great project for a baby, even if you're new to knitting.
Linen Stitch Belt
A belt worked in linen stitch is an easy and useful pattern for a new knitter.
Broken Rib Washcloth
Broken rib washcloth free knitting pattern
Fleck Stitch Envelope Purse
A gallery of some easy knitting patterns to help new knitters make projects with confidence.
Ribbed Wrap
This ribbed wrap is a great project for people who've mastered knit and purl.
Easy Party Wrap
Easy party wrap free knitting pattern
Stockinette Stitch Scarf
Stockinette stitch scarf knitting pattern
Garter Stitch Scarf
Garter stitch scarf knitting pattern.
Moss Stitch Lap Afghan
Moss stitch lap afghan knitting pattern
Stockinette Stitch Washcloth
Stockinette stitch washcloth knitting pattern
Easy Knitting Patterns for Beginners
A gallery of some easy knitting patterns to help new knitters make projects with confidence.
Baby Aran Booties Free Knitting Pattern
This free knitting pattern for Baby Aran Booties is available in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months. It features a rope cable pattern and is designed to match the Baby Aran Body Suit and Baby Aran Hat perfectly.
How to Dye Yarn with Dandelions - Natural Dye Process for Yarn
The results of dyeing with dandelions and how to treat your naturally dyed yarn once its finished.
Knit Ghost - Knit a Ghost to Decorate for Halloween
This cute knit ghost is easily knit up in the round from the head down. A little duplicate-stitched face and a couple of cotton balls give it a classic ghostly look.
Mambo Headband Free Knitting Pattern with Martha Stewart Crafts Mambo Yarn
This super simple headband (it can also be used as a necklace) uses just one 5-yard skein of yarn and takes just a few minutes to knit. Really.
How to Shibori Felt - Shibori Felting Techniques
Shibori is a method of felting knitting in which resists are used to keep some areas of the fabric unfelted. It's an easy process that produces interesting effects.
How to Shibori Felt - Shibori Felting Techniques
Felting a shibori knitting project is the same as any other kind of felting, just a little noisier.
How to Shibori Felt - Shibori Felting Techniques
Finishing your shibori felting project.
How to Dye Yarn with Dandelions - Natural Dye Process for Yarn
Dyeing yarn with natural materials is a lot of fun and less strain on the planet than chemical dyes. See what happened when I dyed yarn with dandelions and how you can use natural dyestufs to diy dye your yarn, too.
How to Dye Yarn with Dandelions - Natural Dye Process for Yarn
Once your yarn has been prepped and your dye bath has been made, it's an easy matter to dye your yarn with dandelions or any other natural materials.
Baby Aran Booties Free Knitting Pattern
This free knitting pattern for Baby Aran Booties is available in sizes 0-3 months and 3-6 months. It features a rope cable pattern and is designed to match the Baby Aran Body Suit and Baby Aran Hat perfectly.
Basketweave Square - Knit a Basketweave Square for a Sampler Afghan
Basketweave is a lot of fun to knit and adds a great texture to the block it is found on in your sampler blanket.
Broken Rib Square - Knit a Broken Rib Square for a Sampler Afghan
It wouldn't be right to have a sampler without a rib, but make the knitting a little more interesting for yourself by choosing Broken Rib over a more traditional ribbing choice.
Crossed Stockinette Stitch Square - Knit a Crossed Stockinette Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
Stockinette Stitch is a natural for a sampler block, but it's a little boring to knit 12 inches square of nothing but Stockinette. Instead, change it up a bit with Crossed Stockinette Stitch.
Diamond Brocade Stitch Square - Knit a Diamond Brocade Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
Diamond Brocade is a nice, fancy looking stitch pattern that adds a good focal point for your sampler afghan or baby blanket.
Garter Stitch Square - Knit a Garter Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
A Garter Stitch square is a great place for your sampler afghan to start.
Moss Stitch Square - Knit a Moss Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
Moss Stitch is a great choice for a sampler afghan when you want to add a lot of texture and warmth.
Sampler Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern for a Sampler Baby Blanket
This baby blanket pattern involves nine blocks using different stitch patterns, making an interesting sampler for your favorite little one.
Seed Stitch Square - Knit a Seed Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
Seed Stitch is an easy choice for a sampler afghan that has a ton of texture.
Stockinette Monogram Square - Knit a Stockinette Alphabet Square for a Sampler Afghan
Knitting the first initial of the person you are knitting the blanket for makes it sure that this gift is for them (or labels a larger blanket as yours rather than anyone else's in your family).
Sampler Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern for a Sampler Baby Blanket
This baby blanket pattern involves nine blocks using different stitch patterns, making an interesting sampler for your favorite little one.
Free Knitting Patterns - Basketweave Scarf Knitting Pattern
This basketweave scarf pattern is easy to make and quick to knit.
Box Stitch Scarf - Knit a Box Stitch Scarf
The Box Stitch is a pretty easy knitting stitch pattern with a lot of texture, and the Box Stitch Scarf shows that texture off nicely when combined with a chenille yarn.
Free Knitting Patterns - Farrow Rib Scarf
The farrow rib is a nice textured ribbing that makes a wonderful, warm scarf.
Favorite Color Scarf - Knit a Quick Scarf in Your Favorite Color
Knit with huge needles, the Favorite Color Scarf combine several different strands of thread to make a warm but airy scarf. This scarf knits up in no time and your friends will all want you to make one for them.
Free Knitting Pattern - Stockinette Scarf Knitting Pattern
This fun fur stockinette stitch scarf is a fun project that is easy for beginners
Free Knitting Pattern - Garter Stitch Scarf Knitting Pattern
Free pattern for a knitted garter stitch scarf.
Felted House Scarf - Felted Harry Potter Scarf
This felted house scarf uses Harry Potter colors and a simple felting technique to make an extra-warm scarf.
Pocket Scarf
This Pocket Scarf is super quick and easy to knit in garter stitch and provides you a handy place to put necessities or even your hands.
Ruffles Scarf
Lion Brand Ruffles yarn takes this basic scarf to a new textured level.
Slant Scarf
A slanted scarf is easy to knit just by increasing and later decreasing along one side of a garter stitch scarf.
Free Knitting Patterns - St. Patrick's Day Necklace
This fun, funky skinny scarf
Free Knitting Pattern - 4X4 Red Woven Scarf
This woven scarf is a quick and easy project in any color
Fizzy Fuzzy Ribbed Scarf
A fizzy, fuzzy, easy ribbed scarf using Bird of Paradise and Cascade yarns.
Free Scarf Knitting Patterns - Knitting Patterns for Scarves
A gallery of free knitting patterns for scarves that are available from About.
Free Scarf Knitting Patterns - Knitting Patterns for Scarves
A gallery of free knitting patterns for scarves that are available from About.
Ripple Stitch Square - Knit a Ripple Stitch Square for a Sampler Afghan
Ripple Stitch is a lot of fun to knit and is a quick block to add to your sampler blanket.
Favorite Knitting Blogger/Website
Nominate your favorite knitting blogger or website for inclusion in the voting for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Favorite Knitting Book of 2011
Nominate your favorite book published in 2011 for inclusion in the voting for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Favorite Knitwear Designer
Nominate your favorite knitwear designer for inclusion in the voting for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Knitivity by Fiona Goble Book Review
If your home needs a little more knit decor around the holidays, check out this book full of instructions to knit all the major characters from the Nativity.
Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi by Anna Hrachovec Book Review
Knit representations of everyday items are a lot of fun, but they're even sweeter and more irresistible when knit on a tiny scale, as this collection of 40-plus projects proves.
Favorite Needle Brand
Nominate your favorite needle brand for inclusion in the voting for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
Favorite Yarn Company
Nominate your favorite yarn company for inclusion in the voting for the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
55 Christmas Balls to Knit by Arne & Carlos Book Review
These 55 cute Christmas ornaments are all based on the same ball pattern and often use traditional motifs from European sweaters and mittens as decor for your tree.
Intertwined - Review of Intertwined by Lexi Boeger
Take your spinning to a whole new level with the help of Lexi Boeger, whose book is full of inspiration for spinning incredibly creative yarns (with ideas on how to use them, too).
Pints and Purls Portable Projects for the Social Knitter Book Review
If you like to take your knitting out on the town or would like to start doing so, this book offers tips on finding the right place to knit (and removing stains!) as well as projects ranked by how buzzed you can be and still knit them successfully.
Mittens & Hats for Yarn Lovers by Carri Hammett Book Review
If you'd like to design your own hats and mittens but don't want to have to do the math, the master patterns and design ideas in this book should get you started.
Knit, Swirl by Sandra McIver Book Review
This innovative and beautiful book explores a different design for a knit jacket: a one-piece, one-seam circle or oval that's universally flattering and a fun challenge to knit.
Fast & Fun Knits by Claire Garland Book Review
Knitting is rarely an instant gratification proposition, but this book offers a variety of projects for the home that it claims can all be knit in a day.
Knit Local by Tanis Gray Book Review
Tanis Gray spotlights 28 yarn companies that have at least one product in their line that is completely made in North America, from the fiber to the yarn production, as well as offering a range of patterns for using these great yarns.
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius Book Review
This staggering resource provides an overview of more than 200 different animals that produce fiber that can be spun into yarn for knitting, crocheting, weaving and felting.
The Knitter's Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn - Review of The Knitter's Guide to Hand-Dyed and Variegated Yarn by Lorna Miser
Knitting with hand-dyed and variegated yarns can be a challenge because the colors can pool or pattern in ways that you won't like. Lorna Miser shares a bunch of tips and tricks for how to break up colors in a hand-dyed or multicolored yarn, along with plenty of swatches to show how the techniques work.
Knitting at Home - Review of Knitting at Home by Leanne Prouse
This collection of basic, classic knits will make you want to cozy up at home with a good book, a fire and some knitting. The book is heavy on home decor, with a nice collection of knits for babies, too.
A Knitting Wrapsody - Review of a Knitting Wrapsody by Kristin Omdahl
If you've ever wished a piece of knitting could function in multiple ways, this book will show you how to make a scarf into a wrap, a skirt into a shirt and much more.
Warm Weather Knits - Review of Warm Weather Knits by Deborah Netwon
Knitting garments and other items for yourself and your family doesn't have to stop just because it's summertime, thanks to this collection of lacy, light knits.
Knit & Wrap - Review of Knit & Wrap by Nathalie Mornu
These 25 patterns for capes, cowls and collars often use bulky yarn so the projects make a big statement without a big investment in time.
Fearless Fair Isle Knitting - Review of Fearless Fair Isle Knitting by Kathleen Taylor
Kathleen Taylor says there's nothing to fear when it comes to Fair Isle knitting, and she aims to prove it with her book of technique instructions and 30 patterns using a range of stranded knitting motifs.
Entree to Entrelac Book Review
If you've knit a few entrelac projects and are ready to stretch the limits of what you can do with this knitting technique, check out this book that turns entrelac on its side, in circles and more.
Spinning Forward - Review of Spinning Forward by Terri Dulong
Spinning Forward is a fluffy romance that's tangentially about knitting and spinning that would be a fun read for the beach or a long weekend.
Classic to Creative Knit Cables DVD - Review of Knitting Daily Workshop Classic to Creative Knit Cables with Kathy Zimmerman
Knitters who are new to knitting cables or are intimidated by complex knitting patterns can learn step by step how to follow cable charts and knit these patterns to produce lovely cabled fabrics.
The Shop on Blossom Street - Review of the Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber's first trip to Blossom Street is a sweet story that borders on romance, with a big happy ending for all involved.
Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders - Review of Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders Edited by Judith Durant
The One-Skein Wonders series continues with a book that includes 101 patterns for projects made with single skeins of sock yarn, and very few of them are actually socks.
Knit Now! - Review of Knit Now! by Candi Jensen
Featuring patterns from the first three seasons of
Luxe Knits the Accessories - Review of Luxe Knits the Accessories by Laura Zukaite
Fine fibers and trendy style combine in this collection of accessories mostly for knitters, ranging from gloves to wraps to leg and armwarmers worked in cashmere, linen, silk and more luxury fibers.
In the Loop Knitting Now Review
Knitting is a lot more than just loops of yarn made into a garment. It can be art, feminist statement, social movement, activist message and much more, as the essays and images in this book suggest.
Modern Top-Down Knitting by Kristina McGowan Book Review
Inspired by the top-down knitting methods of Barbara G. Walker, Kristina McGowan has updated the technique with chic tops, skirts, dresses and more you'll love to knit and wear.
Stitch Heaven Salutes Barbara G. Walker DVD Review
Stitch Heaven offers stitchalongs for 18 different stitch patterns developed by Barbara G. Walker as well as an interview with Walker about the knitting life and creating your own stitch patterns.
Vintage Modern Knits by Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn Book Review
Putting a modern spin on vintage styles and techniques, this book brings together old and new in a way that comes up with a whole new range of classics.
All Wound Up by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Book Review
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, better known online as the Yarn Harlot, takes on time, the love of a washing machine, knitting blunders and more in this collection of essays.
A Life in Stitches by Rachael Herron Book REview
Rachael Herron explores her crafty life and what knitting has meant to her through the years in these 20 essays about love, loss, laughter and craft.
My Grandmother's Knitting by Larissa Brown Book Review
Knitwear designers share stories of the family members and family friends who have influenced them in their creative lives and present patterns inspired by those special people.
What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Edited by Heather Ordover Book Review
These 21 patterns are inspired by different literary characters, and companion essays explore why these characters are worthy of their own knitting patterns and what inspired the designer by reading their stories.
Victorian Lace Today - Review of Victorian Lace Today by Jane Sowerby
Inspiration for the shawls, scarves and other designs in this book came from the pages of Victorian England's knitting guides, which, though lovely, were often unreliable.
Addi Turbo Lace Knitting Needles - Review of Addi Turbo Lace Knitting Needles
Legions of knitters are devoted to Addi needles, and the Addi Turbo Lace knitting needles really are a great choice for people who knit a lot of lace.
Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting - Review of Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting
This catalog of a show given at the Museum of Arts and Design explores how lacy objects can be made in a wide variety of media and how knitting can subvert the viewer's traditional expectations of what a knit object is supposed to look like or how knitting is supposed to make you think or feel.
Sweater Quest - Review of Sweater Quest by Adrienne Martini
Adrienne Martini's knitting memoir is about her year spent knitting Alice Starmore's Mary Tudor sweater, but of course it's about much more than that, in particular why we knit, what it means to knit someone else's patterns and why the process can often be more important than the product.
Keeping Watch- Review of Keeping Watch by Kathryn Sletto
Kathryn Sletto took on the task of being a part-time shepherdess to a bunch of sheep, rabbits, llamas and an alpaca to see if the fiber-raising life was for her and her family.
Knitting Memories Audiobook - Review of Knitting Memories Audiobook, Edited by Lela Nargi
Knitting Memories includes the stories of knitters and those who are otherwise surrounded by knitting about what knitting means to them. The stories are from knitting pros and enthusiastic hobbyists and share a variety of the ways knitting can heal, bring joy and pass on history.
Knit Kit Jewelry - Review of Knit Kit Jewelry by Joyce Goodman
Joyce Goodman's Knit Kit Jewelry kits contain everything you need (except the needles and scissors) to complete a knit bracelet project. The price tag is high, but the supplies are lovely and might be sufficient for more than one project.
Wrapped in Lace by Margaret Stove Book Review
Margaret Stove takes knitters along on her journey to lace knitting excellence by looking at historic knitting patterns from around the world and her interpretations of them.
EatSmart Precision Pro Scale - Review of the EatSmart Precision Pro Scale
A scale is not an essential knitting tool but it can certainly come in handy from time to time. The EatSmart Precision Pro Scale is easy to use, small and handy for when you need to weigh a bit of yarn.
Successful Lace Knitting - Review of Successful Lace Knitting by Donna Druchunas
Designers reinterpret the lace pattern designs of Dorothy Reade, a knitter who more knitters should have heard of.
A Knitter's Home Companion - Review of a Knitter's Home Companion by Michelle Edwards
Michelle Edwards is known for her essays about knitting and life published in the Lion Brand Yarn newsletter, and this book collects some of her essays as well as knitting patterns and recipes that go along with the stories.
Astounding Knits by Lela Nargi Review
Lela Nargi chronicles 101 and the biggest, smallest, record-setting and amazing knitting and crochet projects out there to inspire us all to dream big with our next knitting project.
Knitted Lace Book Review - Favorite Lace Patterns from Interweave
Twenty-five favorite lace knitting patterns from the pages of Interweave publications fill this lovely and wide-ranging book.
Knit Picks Andes del Campo Yarn Review
Knit Picks Andes del Campo is a pretty, heavy yarn that lends a great natural look to any project you might want to knit with it.
Knitting Brioche by Nancy Marchant Book Review
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about knitting brioche stitch (and probably more than you ever thought possible) with this excellent guide to the form.
Galler Yarns Inca-Eco Organic Cotton Yarn Review
Galler Yarns' Inca-Eco is a 100 percent organic cotton yarn dyed with eco-friendly dyes and spun in a thick-and-thin manner for a soft, lovely yarn you'll want to use for a variety of projects.
The Intentional Spinner - Review of The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
This incredibly detailed book covers the characteristics of fibers used by handspinners and many different ways to use them to make a wide variety of yarns on a spinning wheel.
Shadow Tonal - Review of Knit Picks' Shadow Tonal Lace Weight Yarn
Knit Picks' Shadow Tonal is a pretty lace weight yarn with subtle color changes that make it a good choice for just about any lace knitting pattern you want to work with it.
Yarnia Langford - Review of Yarnia PDX's Langford Yarn
Yarnia PDX makes wonderful custom yarns that are wound together rather than being spun, making for an interesting knitting experience and a different look in the finished knit fabric than you'd get if you were knitting with a more conventional yarn.
Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock - Review of Adorn Sock Yarn from Three Irish Girls
Adorn Sock by Three Irish Girls is a pretty wool and nylon blend perfect for simple socks or projects with more pizazz.
PolarKnit Worsted - Review of PolarKnit's Worsted Weight Fleece Yarn
PolarKnit's Worsted Weight yarn is a warm, luscious yarn, perfect for winter warming projects.
Malabrigo Worsted - Review of Malabrigo Worsted Weight Knitting Yarn
Malabrigo is known for its luscious, beautiful yarns, and probably the most popular one out there is the Malabrigo Worsted, a 100 percent merino wool hand-dyed yarn.
Peaches & Creme - Review of Peaches & Creme Yarn by Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co.
Peaches & Creme is a workhorse cotton yarn that you'll actually want to work with, because it's one of the softer yarns in the kitchen cotton genre.
Socks that Rock Lightweight - Review of Socks that Rock Lightweight by Blue Moon Fiber Arts
Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts does indeed make projects that rock, produced through knitting that is a lot of fun, too.
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea - Review of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea Organic Merino Yarn
Blue Moon Fiber Arts may be known for its sock yarn, but there's more to this company than Socks that Rock, like this lovely 100 percent certified organic merino wool called Gaea.
Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn Review - Cotton Yarn
Sugar'n Cream is a rather ubiquitous cotton yarn that's a great choice for projects that will get a lot of use like washcloths and mop covers.
Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Washable Ewe Yarn Review
Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller's Washable Ewe yarn is a nice superwash wool that's soft enough for all your washable wool needs at a great price.
Martha Stewart Crafts Lofty Wool Blend Yarn Review
Lion Brand Yarn teamed up with Martha Stewart Crafts to produce a range of fun, versatile yarns. The Lofty Wool Blend is a super bulky mix of wool and acrylic great for attention-grabbing accessories.
Knit Picks Sugarbunny Yarn Review
Knit Picks' first offering in its special reserve line is Sugarbunny, a soft, medium-weight merino-angora blend that's a delight to knit with and to touch.
Martha Stewart Crafts Cotton Hemp Yarn Review
Martha Stewart Crafts' Cotton Hemp Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn is a tough cotton blend with a bit of shine that would be great for home projects and more.
Red Heart With Love Yarn Review
Red Heart With Love is what the company calls a premium acrylic yarn, and though it still has some of the plastic feel of an acrylic, it's nice and easy to work with.
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies - Review of Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger
Fans of the look of vintage patterns who don't want to spend the time hunting down and updating classic designs will enjoy the 25 projects here, all inspired by projects from the 1930s, '40s and '50s.
The Intentional Spinner - Review of The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
This incredibly detailed book covers the characteristics of fibers used by handspinners and many different ways to use them to make a wide variety of yarns on a spinning wheel.
Knitted Finger Puppets - Review of Knitted Finger Puppets by Meg Leach
Finger puppets are a really quick, really cute gift for little kids, and Meg Leach offers instructions for 34 different puppets as well as ideas on how to make your own unique puppets from basic templates.
Storybook Dolls to Knit - Review of Storybook Dolls to Knit by Anita M. Wheeless
Knit 15 characters from popular fairy tales in finger puppet format. These puppets allow you to walk the characters around, and the book includes an audio CD with the stories so you can play along.
Sock Knitting Master Class by Ann Budd Book Review
Ann Budd and 14 other accomplished sock knitters share some of their favorite techniques for toe-up and top-down socks that will have you knitting like a master.
Terrific Toe-Up Socks Book Review
Learn to knit toe-up socks quickly and easily and practice your new skills with 10 patterns for a range of experience levels.
Getting Started Knitting Socks by Ann Budd Book Review
If you've been afraid of trying to knit socks because you don't have anyone to teach you, let Ann Budd show you how with this clear, detailed guide to getting started with socks.
The Knitter's Book of Socks by Clara Parkes Book Review
Clara Parkes is a yarn whisperer who wants us all to better understand how our yarn choices affect the success of our knitting projects. In a book devoted to socks she explores how to pick the perfect yarn and pair it with a great pattern by one of 20 designers.
Sock Club - Review of Sock Club by Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrot
Charlene Schurch and Beth Parrot have collected 23 patterns for a variety of knit socks -- most for those with some experience -- all of which were originally developed for exclusive sock knitting clubs.
Knitting More Circles Around Socks - Review of Knitting More Circles Around Socks by Antje Gillingham
Knitting two socks at a time of two circular needles is a fun way to get a pair of socks at once. This book offers more patterns for knitting socks in this manner, with instructions for cuff down and toe up styles.
Toe-up Socks for Every Body - Review of Toe-up Socks for Every Body by Wendy D. Johnson
Wendy D. Johnson's second foray into the world of toe-up sock knitting offers more advanced patterns as well as projects for men and children along with a bunch of great patterns for women.
Socks a la Carte 2: Toes Up! - Review of Socks a la Carte 2 Toes Up by Jonelle Raffino and Katherine Cade
If you've ever wanted to design your own toe-up socks, this book makes it a lot easier with mix-and-match components for toes, heels, legs and cuffs you can put together into a unique creation.
Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks - Review of Toe-up 2-at-a-Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes
Learn how to knit socks two at a time from the toe up using one long circular needles with Melissa Morgan-Oakes' cool techniques and irresistible patterns.
Knitting Block by Block - Review of Nicky Epstein's Knitting Block by Block
The simplest design element around is the square, but Nicky Epstein proves it doesn't have to be boring in this exploration of 150 different block designs.
The Knitter's Bible Stitch Library - Review of the Knitter's Bible Stitch Library by Claire Crompton
The Knitter's Bible Stitch Library has 200 different stitch patterns, from the basics to cables, lace, texture and colorwork patterns, as well as projects to give knitters some ideas on how to use them.
Vogue Knitting Knitopedia Review - The Ultimate A to Z for Knitters
The Vogue Knitting Knitopedia aims to tells knitters a little about just about anything they might want to know about knitting, from information on fibers, techniques and garment types to profiles of famous knitters and knitting-related companies.
Knitting Stitches Visual Encyclopedia by Sharon Turner Book Review
Sharon Turner's visual guide includes 350 stitch patterns from basic knit and purl combinations to cables, colorwork, edgings and more.
Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 6 Edgings Book Review
Vogue Knitting continues its Stitchionary collection with a book devoted to more than 200 different edgings (knit and crochet) that you can add to all sorts of knitting projects.
Field Guide to Knitting - Review of Field Guide to Knitting by Jackie Pawlowski
There are tons of knitting stitch books out there, but this one offers a collection of more than 200 stitch patterns in a compact book that also provides great general information about the stitches.
Crochet Edgings and Trims - Review of Harmony Guides Crochet Edgings and Trims Edited by Kate Haxell
More than 150 crocheted edgings are presented in this book, offering tons of inspiration for adding a crocheted border to a knit project (or a crocheted project, for that matter).
Crocheting on the Edge - Review of Nicky Epstein's Crocheting on the Edge
If you've ever wanted to add a bit of crochet to your knitting projects -- or simply to learn more about crochet trims and edgings -- this book is for you.
The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design - Review of The Knitgrrl Guide to Professional Knitwear Design by Shannon Okey
Knitgrrl Shannon Okey wants to help knitters who might want to go into knitwear design -- or those who need to step up their game -- to become more professional, and, hopefully, more successful, designers and marketers of their products.