Knit, Blog & Be Happy!

Pattern and supplies at the ready; it is time to cast on the sweater! There are three rules I live by when knitting a sweater or, quite honestly, any project. Read the pattern carefully, think about your knitting (does this look right?), and count. Read the pattern carefully - I cannot tell you how often I have been sitting in my chair knitting away, assuming that I am such a great knitter, so I know what happens next without looking at the pattern. Wrong!  Because I didn't refer to the pattern, I discovered I had missed a step or done something...

I thought it might be helpful to knit a sweater from start to finish and break it down into a series of blog posts. The posts will not focus on finding the perfect size or fit for you but look into the process of how I like to approach sweater knitting. I selected a simple toddler sweater as an example. A smaller-sized sweater is a great way to dip your toe into the world of sweater knitting. The process is the same, with fewer stitches to manage! I decided to knit the Teddy Bear Sweater by PetiteKnits, a top-down raglan-sleeved pullover. I am...

Are you still traveling over the summer season? Quick knits and single skein projects make for a great companion!  We've rounded up some of our favorite single skein patterns so you can pack light...More room for LYS souvenirs!    Summer holiday off the coast in Italy? We've already booked the next flight, and we're taking this fun little shawlette, An Italian Summer Scarf, with us. An easy garter and eyelet pattern makes for a relaxing knit. Calling for a worsted-weight, we think this cute accessory will be divine in one skein of mYak Baby Yak Medium.  If you love self-striping or gradient yarns, Zuzu's Petals by Carina...

I had planned on writing a blog post this week that would be the first in a series that would take you through knitting a sweater step by step. I had the post generally sketched out, except for one thing, the sweater.  I cannot decide!  Instead of leaving this space blank for the week, here are the sweaters I am deciding between.  I plan to knit all of these in the next few months, but perhaps writing about them will help me put them in order...or provide you with some inspiration for your next knit. 1. Field Sweater by Camilla Vad...

I have long neglected to update my Ravelry project page. It is a nice way to give a bit back to the knitting community at large.  I know when I am looking to knit a project, I look at photos, suggestions, and notes from other Ravelers. I have picked up many helpful tips from the experience of others. Selfishly, it is so satisfying to see a list of all your projects in one place.   When I sat down to add a few more projects, I realized that I needed to add a lot more than "just a few." So,...