In this blog post I will show you how to modify a knitting pattern for a different yarn weight. I have gotten quite a few questions about this topic lately. Therefore I feel like this is a subject worth exploring in a dedicated blog post. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small …
Wardrobe Staple Knitted Cardigans (3 Favorite Knitting Patterns)
Today’s post is all about wardrobe staples. But not just any wardrobe staple, knitted cardigans is what I want to talk about with you. Since you seem to enjoy my mini-series on favorite patterns, I decided to continue with the theme and share three of my favorite cardigan knitting patterns with you. In the past …
Easy Hat Knitting Patterns (3 Recommendations)
In this blog post I will share 3 easy hat knitting patterns with you. All of these patterns are favorites of mine. They are not only relatively easy to make but also look and fit beautifully. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost …
Easy Yoke Sweater Knitting Pattern (Three Favorites)
Looking for an easy yoke sweater knitting pattern to snuggle up in during the upcoming fall and winter months? In this blogpost I will share three of my favorite patterns with you. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an …
Free & Simple Floral Border Embroidery Pattern
Today I am sharing a free & simple floral border embroidery pattern with you. At the end of last year I wrote a post called Embroidery For Beginners. This post contains everything you need to know if you want to get started with embroidery. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission …
How To Use Up Leftover Sock Yarn (Free Knitting Pattern)
Have you ever wondered how to use up leftover sock yarn? If you are a regular sock knitter, chances are that you have amassed a bit of a stash of leftovers from previous sock knitting projects. Or maybe you have some single skeins of sock yarn in your possession that you hesitate to use up …
Schneeflöckchen Hat Knitting Pattern – Tips & Tricks
In December 2021, Making Stories published my Schneeflöckchen hat knitting pattern as part of their annual Winter Celebration. Today I would like to share some tips and tricks for knitting the hat pattern with you. I will also include recommendations for some modifications and add-ons you can make. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
Recycle A Sweater Into A Pillow
Today I want to show you how to recycle a sweater into a pillow. This way, you can give new life to something old or even damaged and use it as a piece of décor in your home. Not only is it sustainable, it also is a very cost effective way to create new pillow …
Fiber Craft Gift Ideas for Creative Kids
Today’s post is going to be focused around fiber craft gift ideas for creative kids. I usually talk about handmade gifts you can make yourself to gift to others. This post is going to be a bit different. But I hope it will be helpful and interesting nonetheless. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
Useful Knitted Gifts for Babies (My Top 3 Suggestions)
With Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, I want to give you some suggestions for useful knitted gifts for babies. I have two young daughters myself as well as three nieces and two nephews. Therefore I have discovered over the years which handmade and especially knitted gifts are actually useful. While there are …