I knit this Halloween Coffee Cup Cozy years ago with the intent that there would be a whole bunch of seasonal cozies to follow. I finally did make a Christmas tree one using intarsia and another winter coffee cup cozy using stranded knitting to make trees, but I think there are a lot more possibilities! […]
Bulky Stockinette Throw Knitting Pattern
This bulky stockinette throw knitting pattern is super easy to make and a really fast project because three strands of yarn are held together throughout. When I made it I happened to have a lot of several different colors of the same yarn so mine is actually color blocked, but you could hold three strands […]
How to Knit Brioche Stitch | Free Knitting Pattern for Brioche Stitch Headband
Brioche knitting is having a moment (again!) and if you don’t know how to knit brioche stitch, this is an introduction to the very basics along with a little free headband knitting pattern to help get you started. What is Brioche Stitch? Brioche knitting is a technique that makes a dense, squishy, stretchy fabric that […]
3×3 Ribbed Scarf Knitting Pattern
The 3×3 rib is probably my favorite ribbing pattern, and this easy ribbed scarf knitting pattern is a great way to showcase it. It knits up in a flash (I literally knit mine in two days) and as soon as you bind off you’ll be itching to make another one! How This Ribbed Scarf Works […]
Horizontal Garter Stitch Scarf
This horizontal garter stitch scarf is a favorite stash busting project of mine because it uses a little bit of a lot of different kinds of yarn. Each row is worked with a different kind of yarn, and you leave long ends on both sides so you don’t even have to weave in any ends […]
Bias Garter Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
A bias garter stitch washcloth is such a knitting classic it’s sometimes known as “grandma’s favorite.” This easy knitting pattern is great for beginners and will teach you how to work yarn over increases and knit 2 together decreases if you don’t know how already. What is Bias Knitting? Bias knitting or knitting on the […]
Garter Stitch Cowl Knitting Pattern
This garter stitch cowl knitting pattern was originally published at About.com, which has long since disappeared, but it’s a fun little pattern so I wanted to revive it. This project adds a little twist to garter stitch by working it in the round. Instead of knitting every stitch you knit one round and purl the […]