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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today I want to start with a completely new topic: embroidery for beginners. To me, embroidery is the most relaxing and meditative fiber craft (along with spinning) and I don’t do it nearly as often as I would like to. When I set up this website a year ago I created an embroidery category which …
Today I want to share my favorite free & simple sock knitting patterns with you. I have compiled a list of my top 5 recommendations. These are my go-to sock knitting patterns that I have each made numerous times. All of these patterns have rather simple, intuitive pattern repeats which make them the perfect choice …
The best summer yarns are not necessarily wool yarns. Today I want to talk about wool yarn alternatives for your summer knitting projects. If you like to knit year-round but don’t like the warmth of wool during the warmer months of the year, there are some alternatives to consider. Not only is it less sweaty …
I have compiled a list of 5 knitting patterns for summer tops that I want to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I always feel like summer comes overnight. And although I don’t mind knitting wool sweaters and cozy socks year-round, I also like making garments to wear during the warmer …
