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How to Fix Loose Cuffs instantly with a Simple Knit Smocking Hack

Lacy Chunky Throw - Free Pattern

Photo above © Wenlan Chia What beautiful throw knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest... The Lacy-Chunky Throw makes use of a very open lace pattern to keep down the weight (and yardage) on a larger item.  Download Pattern:  Lacy Chunky Throw 

Bloomsbury - Knitting Pattern

Photos above © larisa   What beautiful sweater pattern! I found it on Ravelry... This cozy sweater will keep you warm and happy during cold days. Original top-down seamless construction makes it a fun and quick knit. Easy to memorize lace pattern creates a romantic and feminine look. Full Post:  Bloomsbury

Fluffy Brioche Hat - Free Pattern

Photos above © Purl Soho I found this hat knitting pattern on Pinterest... This Fluffy Brioche Hat is soft and tasty as its namesake most sumptuous yarn yet. Putting a toasty Fluffy Brioche Hat on your head is about as beautiful as putting a warm pastry in your belly! Full Post:  Fluffy Brioche Hat

Skimmer Socks Revisited - Free Pattern

Photos above © Sheila Toy Stromberg What beautiful socks Pattern! I found it on Ravelry... This pattern will fit a wide range of feet, from large children through every adult size imaginable! You will need to know the arch circumference and the foot length of the wearer before you get started.  Full Post:  Skimmer Socks

How To Knit a 2 Color Italian Cast-on - Tutorial

Photos above © NobleKnits I found this knitting tutorial on Pinterest... The Italian 2 Color Cast-on (also known as the Brioche 2 Color Cast-On) can be used with any project and a must for beginning a 2 color brioche knitting project.  Full Post: 2 Color Italian Cast-on

How to Soften Economical or Scratchy Yarn

Photos above © Ashlea |  Heart Hook Home Do you have economical, scratchy yarn? Soften it up BEFORE you crochet or knit with it, saving your fingers and your sanity! Full Post:  How to Soften Yarn

Alouette - Knitting Pattern

Photos above © frogginette What beautiful little broderie cardigan! I found it on Pinterest... This cardi is super sweet! It has a fun swingy shape that I just think is the cutest thing on little girls. A subtle flare at the top of the sleeves echoes the overall shape without being too busy/fussy.  This uses the same stitch as my Little Broderie dress. Construction-wise, it’s completely seamless, top-down, and the button bands are worked as you go… Full Post:  Alouette