One Skein Wonder!
My Favorite Mittens!
Not finding the exact pattern I wanted to knit, I decided to make some modifications to a free mitten pattern to work up some quick (and affordable) convertible mittens!
Two sleeves that match… the easy way
Simple Projects for “Mindless” Knitting
One Skein Made My Favorite Mittens!
How To Kitchener Stitch + A Free Downloadable
If you want to learn to kitchener stitch or just need a refresher, this video and accompanying graphic have you covered.
Sock Patterns & Resources for New Sock Knitters
In the hopes that I can help point you in the direction of great resources similar to the course I used when knitting my first pair of socks, I’ve compiled this list of resources that will help you be successful at sock knitting.
An Introduction
My goal with all of these social media channels is to share what’s on my mind, what I’m working on and what I know & don’t know… all related to knitting and yarn.
So You Want to Knit Your First Sweater?
Want to knit your first sweater but aren’t sure where to begin? I’ve been there. I remember feeling like a sweater was an impossibly large project that would take an impossibly long time… and the fear of making a mistake was nearly enough to keep me from even trying. But, I did decide to try, and I’m so glad I did.
3 Sweater Patterns I’m Eyeing… and 5 I Love
Though I am a fairly new knitter, I have knit my fair share of sweaters. At last count, I have 11 hand-knit sweaters (which doesn’t include a dog sweater I knit for Molly who is ALWAYS chilly during the Chicago winters), and I am currently thinking about which pattern I would like to cast on next.