Bobbles are like bubbles or puffs in your knitting. These little puffs are perfect for adding texture to any knitting project. Add a few, or a lot - It's up to you! Creating bobbles is much easier than you think. Here a step-by step guide on how to construct a basic bobble. Bobbles aren't difficult when you know how and even a beginner with just a little experience can make them.
Read MoreOne skein project! Knitted in the round, this easy to knit cowl uses self striping Amplify yarn. You'll knit a tube and then join the ends to create a cowl.
Read MoreAlternating rows of Universal Uptown Bulky Amplify yarn creates this interesting and easy to knit cowl. From the Universal Design Team, Squoosh knits up fast on big needles and is perfect for gift knitting and giving.
Read MoreHave you ever been knitting in public (doctor's office, train, bus, library, sporting event, airport, school pick up line, etc) and someone strikes up a conversation with you about knitting? Knitting is a very social hobby! It brings people together and helps to develop bonds. If you've been wanting to connect more with others, why not join or start your own knitting club? Both are very easy to do and cost nothing to get started.
Read MoreHere's a fun and easy to knit project to knit for yourself, a friend, or even your dog! The kerchief stripes using colorful, Edition 3 yarn from Schoppel. You'll begin with the kerchief portion knitting back and forth, then knit in the round to create the cowl portion. This seamless knitting pattern is a fabulous gift idea and ideal as a weekend project.
Read MoreWhy are there knitting abbreviations? To shorten the amount of time it takes to read (and write!) knitting patterns, designers use popular abbreviations to help writing easier. They may seem cryptic when you first see them, but after a while you'll be able to glance at a full row and know exactly what the designer wants you to do.
Read MoreAlternating stripes of linen and glitz are knitted on the diagonal to create this fun and festive scarf. It's a two skein project designed by Amy Gunderson.
Read MoreOne skein project! These headbands are fast and fun to make! The basket weave stitch pattern is addicting to knit and soft and bouncy to wear.
Read MoreOne skein project! Knit this easy bulky beanie in any size for anyone you love. It’s quick to work, soft and warm.
Read MoreOne skein project! Cables take on an entirely modern look when worked into a lattice pattern. This cowl is knitted in the round and features quick-knit Gina Chunky yarn from Plymouth.
Read MoreSo you’ve decided to start knitting. Congratulations! I started knitting almost 20 years ago by watching a video and plowed along through lots of frustration, trial, and error. Here are seven things I wish someone had told me when I started knitting.
Read More"Sharps," those finely chiseled knitting needle points are really a must when creating lacy pattern stitches (think ssk, k2tog, & psso). Depending on your knitting style they can really take a bite out of fingers too. Ouch! The longer you work the project the more frequently you pierce those fingers and that ends up not being fun.
Let's put a stop to that with an easy and inexpensive fix!
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