16 Super Chunky Knits for Quick and Easy Gift Ideas
If you’re searching for easy beginner knitting projects that make great presents, then super chunky yarn is your best bet. Super chunky yarn works up really quickly, making it perfect if you’re in a...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Best Spring and Summer Yarns in 2024
The key to choosing the best summer yarns boil down to two main factors: breathability and weight. The best warm-weather yarns are both breathable and light. Your chosen stitch pattern will also play...
View Article21 Free Summer Knitting Patterns You’ll ACTUALLY Want to Knit
Summer is the perfect time to try out new knitting projects. Whether you’re looking to relive Y2K fashion, be a coastal grandma or pirouette your way into balletcore, let these free summer knitting...
View ArticleCan I DIY a Longchamp Bag?
The minute I saw the Longchamp Le Pliage Filet bag on an episode of Emily in Paris, I knew I needed to recreate it. Thus followed a weeks-long attempt to DIY the bag. My final creation was not exactly...
View ArticleHow to Save Money on Yarn (and Knitting Supplies)
While knitting is therapeutic and creative, it can also be an expensive craft. But knitting doesn’t have to break the bank. In this post I’ll share my nine favourite tips to save money on yarn and...
View Article6 Surprising Health Benefits of Knitting
In addition to being fun and creative, knitting has health benefits. It reduces stress, jumpstarts literacy, and reforms inmates. Studies show that knitting can even keep Alzheimer’s at bay! Who...
View Article9-Inch Mini Circular Needle Review: Life-changing or Nah?
Incredibly tiny circular needles. “Is this a needle for ants?” (obligatory Zoolander reference) The shortest standard circular needle is 16 inches. But did you know that even smaller circular needles...
View ArticleHow to Knit a Scarf for Beginners
Learning how to knit a scarf can seem hard if you’re a total beginner. There are two needles to move around, and yarn that looks like it could snag into knots. It looks intimidating! But the truth is...
View ArticleFree Printable Gift Tags for Knitters
Are you gifting any handknits this holiday season? If you answered yes, then good job spreading the knitting love! Next question: are you including a care tag for your gifted knit? No? Whaddya mean...
View ArticleStyle Trends: Chunky Knit Scarves
This super easy garter stitch scarf was knit with two skeins of Martta the Merino in color Pearl. Yum! It seems like every winter when the weather turns from brisk to seriously cold, big, chunky...
View ArticleSeed Stitch Scarf and Cowl Pattern – Customised for Any Yarn!
Recently, I’ve gotten a lot of requests for easy stitch patterns for beginner knitters. In fact, if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re also a beginner knitter! So, beginners – I’ve...
View ArticleHow We Made the KNIT Tee
The KNIT tee has been a long time coming! It took a lot of work perfecting it, from choosing the right fabric and the right fit to pondering the best placement of the four letters that spell out KNIT....
View ArticleFree Printable Holiday Gift Tags for Knitters
These free printable gift tags add a cheerful (and useful!) touch to your hand-knit gifts. If you’ve taken the time to knit something for a loved one, you’ll want to ensure that they care for their...
View Article9 Knitting Tips You Need to Know (in 2019)
I’ve been knitting for over 15 years, and during that time I’ve benefited from a lot of shared knitting tips and tricks. Some were borne out of a combination of desperation and ingenuity. Others...
View Article6 Surprising Health Benefits of Knitting
In addition to being fun and creative, knitting has health benefits. It reduces stress, jumpstarts literacy, and reforms inmates. Studies show that knitting can even keep Alzheimer’s at bay! Who...
View Article9-Inch Mini Circular Needle Review: Life-changing or Nah?
Incredibly tiny circular needles. “Is this a needle for ants?” (obligatory Zoolander reference) The shortest standard circular needle is 16 inches. But did you know that even smaller circular needles...
View ArticleHow to Knit a Scarf for Beginners
Learning how to knit a scarf can seem hard if you’re a total beginner. There are two needles to move around, and yarn that looks like it could snag into knots. It looks intimidating! But the truth is...
View ArticleFree Printable Gift Tags for Knitters
Are you gifting any handknits this holiday season? If you answered yes, then good job spreading the knitting love! Next question: are you including a care tag for your gifted knit? No? Whaddya mean...
View ArticleStyle Trends: Chunky Knit Scarves
This super easy garter stitch scarf was knit with two skeins of Martta the Merino in color Pearl. Yum! It seems like every winter when the weather turns from brisk to seriously cold, big, chunky...
View ArticleSeed Stitch Scarf and Cowl Pattern – Customised for Any Yarn!
Recently, I’ve gotten a lot of requests for easy stitch patterns for beginner knitters. In fact, if you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re also a beginner knitter! So, beginners – I’ve...
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