Knitting
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Even Designers Make Mistakes
I Read My Own Pattern Wrong When writing my patterns, I try to make sure that they are as easy to follow as possible. When you are drafting a pattern though, you can…
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Tips for Knitting in the Round
From Jogless Joins to Neater Ribbing In a previous post, I glossed over what knitting in the round is and went over a bit of the mechanics. In this post, I’m taking you…
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Do You Know a Little One with 2022 Arrival Date?
Get My Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns! Knitting for babies has always been one of my favorite things to do. Maybe it’s the excitement over a new arrival, or just the sweet little…
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The Importance of Gauge
From a Knitter Who Loathes Gauge The more you get into knitting, the more you hear about gauge. You hear knitters speak of its importance and they stress knitting a swatch to check…
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Knit the Evelyn Hat
The Perfect quick knit for Your Favorite Chunky Yarn Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! This past year, well the past two years have been weird. I’ve decided that this year, I’m working…
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Making Curtains
My DIY Attempt at Curtains Since we moved into this house I have wanted to update the basement trim, and curtains. Our previous owner had this red tinted faux wood trim, with matching…
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Rabbit Tracks Hat Knitting Pattern
Knit the colorful Rabbit Tracks Hat from Knitting in the Park for Free Need some Christmas gifts? Want to make them? But you’re strapped for time? If there’s anything becoming a mom has…
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Celtic Christmas Tree Skirt New Knitting Pattern
A New Knitting Pattern is in the Works for a Celtic Christmas Tree Skirt Update to this post: The pattern is now available! Get the Pattern on Etsy here. Get the Pattern on…
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Everything You Need to Know About Skein Savers
What Are Skein Savers? About a year ago I was wandering the yarn isles of a large craft store and saw what looked like large ponytail holders. Upon closer inspection, I learned that…
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Simple Towel Knitting Pattern
The perfect pattern for a dish or hand towle One of my favorite patterns is actually one of the first that I learned to make. Since first encountering this simple pattern, I’ve made…