Knitting project ideas for all types of knitters.
Boxy sweaters are perfect for cool fall days. They are really just oversized rectangles – but knit in beautiful yarn with wonderful drape, they fall in elegant folds. And, while these types of sweaters have drop shoulders (which can look a bit dated) to keep them modern and fresh, today’s boxy sweater designs usually have […]
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Top-down triangle shawl knitting patterns are one of the most popular patterns – for good reason. Shawls are fun to knit and come in such a wide variety of colors and stitch patterns and you don’t have to worry about gauge like you would with a fitted sweater. The twelve patterns here are a great
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These knitting patterns for boxy, sleeveless, light summer tops are perfect for knitters who are ready to tackle their first garment. Boxy tops like these don’t include any sleeves (well, you may pick up stitches, but it’s usually just to finish off the sleeve edging) and are simply worked (sometimes it’s just two knit squares
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Asymmetrical Triangle Shawls are one of the most popular types of shawls to knit – with good reason! They are easy to knit – you begin with just a few stitches and work increases and decreases along the edges to create the asymmetrical triangle shape. If you’re ready to knit your first one, take a
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Kite shawls are a great alternative to a triangle shawl. It’s an asymmetrical triangle shape with a longer wingspan and a shallower depth than a standard triangle shawl, making it easier to wear (almost like a long scarf). And the construction is very intriguing – working increases at both edges and decreasing in the middle
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Knitting a sweater or cardigan is a milestone for every knitter. It can feel intimidating and confusing when you’re trying to follow some of those instructions – especially when you see the words ‘at the same time‘ in a pattern. Even just finding a pattern can feel like a huge process. That’s why I’ve created
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Ponchos are great first garments for new knitters because they don’t require you to be very exact with your gauge to make sure it fits. It’s bigger than those first few scarf and dishcloth projects but not quite as daunting as knitting a well-fitting sweater. In this article we’ll look at these twelve different poncho
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If you’re new to knitting lace, these twelve easy lace scarf knitting patterns are a good introduction. With these patterns you’ll practice the skills that you need for lace knitting – yarn overs, decreases, reading charts and written pattern instructions. If you want to be successful at knitting lace projects, they are skills you’ll certainly
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Headbands are great projects for knitting. They are usually quick and easy projects that use a small amount of yarn (making them great for stash busting!). They are perfect portable projects because of their small size and they make great gifts – especially for those who want to keep their head or ears warm without
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