If you’re a beginner or want an easy hat knitting pattern, here are some resources for you, including how to figure out how many stitches to cast on. Lots of links to easy hat patterns which will be quick to make if you need gifts for the holiday.
Keep your hands warm and cozy this winter. Dozens of fingerless glove knitting patterns to download for free. There are some made on knifty knitter looms, some YouTube videos and some quick and easy patterns.
Do you like to take small, portable knitting projects along with you when you’re waiting at the doctor’s office, waiting for your kids as practice or when you have a few minutes after lunch at work? Take Along Knitting offers 20 small, easy to grab and go projects for all skill levels. These beautiful patterns make wonderful gifts and just 30 minutes here and there will help you fill your holiday gift list.
Yes, you can learn how to knit using online resources. Here’s a handy list of sites with articles, tutorials, videos and more to teach you how to knit. Many also have easy patterns for beginners as well.
I discovered this beautiful hand dyed alpaca silk yarn from Alpaca Direct and I’m using it to knit my mom this shawl pattern from the Lion Brand website.
Baby photo cocoons are a terrific idea and make a great gift. I just knitted this cute baby photo cocoon from a pattern I purchased on Etsy.com. I would highly recommend their patterns, which individual sellers have for purchase for about $4 each.
While learning to knit, it’s easy to be stumped by small instructions you can’t figure out. Here is one knitting mystery solved and my resulting dish cloth. Includes pattern and explanation of increasing and decreasing.
I decided to learn to knit recently and took a beginning knitting class at JoAnn’s. Three of us had signed up but only I actually showed up, which meant I got extra instruction. Nancy, my knitting instructor was terrific and we were able to move along to many things her classes don’t usually get to. [...]
