I am so excited to share this finished project with you all today! Last week, I was browsing through my Ravelry favorites, trying to find a fun, quick project to make, when I remembered I favorited this fantastic hat-bandana-kerchief combo. I downloaded the pattern and two days later, I had my very own knitted "hatdana."… Continue reading Hatdana by Bayron Handmade
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Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho
a wardrobe staple that knits up quickly Hello everyone! Today I wanted to drop in and talk about this quick hat I finished recently. I have been working like crazy over the past few weeks, from finishing the Knot Stitch Baby Blanket, to this hat, and making some Easy-Peasy Dishcloths as well. As of completing… Continue reading Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho
How to Decrease in Knitting
a tutorial on two popular methods for decreasing stitches in knitting Welcome! Today's tutorial is how to decrease in knitting. Decreasing is the method by which one lessens the number of workable stitches, and can be used in a myriad of projects such as hats, socks, sweaters, lace, mittens, shawls and so much more. The… Continue reading How to Decrease in Knitting
Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
a textured and soft baby knit by Short Rounds Knitwear Welcome back! Today I am featuring this knot stitch baby blanket I recently finished for a friend. I fell in love with the rich green color of the yarn, the overall texture of the knot stitches, and the ease with which this blanket came together.… Continue reading Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
How I Wet Block A Finished Project
a technique for finishing knitted and crocheted items Wet blocking is a rather new technique to me, and since incorporating it into my finishing process, I wished I would have learned about it sooner! There are three main ways to block knit/crochet items: steam blocking, spray blocking, and wet blocking. Today, I am going to… Continue reading How I Wet Block A Finished Project
How to Purl
knitting's sister stitch Last week, I gave an in-depth study into the knit stitch, casting on and binding off. Today I want to focus on the purl stitch. Knowing the knit and purl stitches sets you up to make dozens of different fabrics, patterns, and textures. These two techniques, the knit and purl stitch, are… Continue reading How to Purl
Cell Stitch Poncho
a free knitting pattern a mesh fabric creates this fun and stretchy poncho This is such a fun project that I have to share with you all today. I saw this colorful yarn at a yarn shop I was visiting (A Bit O' Yarn) and immediately knew I had to make something with it. A… Continue reading Cell Stitch Poncho
How to Knit
a complete tutorial for casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off The supplies I will be using for this tutorial. Hello everyone! Welcome back. I am so excited for this post today because it is one that I have wanted to make for a while! I love knitting so much and I am so… Continue reading How to Knit
Fair Isle Hat by Jenny Williams for KnitPicks.com
my first fair isle project My first ever fair isle project! I am so proud of this hat. For me, it marks an improvement in my knitting skills and a broadening of my project horizons. There are so many more fair isle projects I feel empowered to attempt upon completing this hat. I enjoyed this… Continue reading Fair Isle Hat by Jenny Williams for KnitPicks.com
Grenache Shawl by Alison Green for Berroco
a look at the biggest shawl I've ever made and the smallest shawl I've ever made I loved knitting this lace pattern Happy Friday, bilingwools! Today I wanted to share with you a look at my Grenache Shawl. This was the biggest shawl I've ever made (so far), measuring in at 92" wide by 43"… Continue reading Grenache Shawl by Alison Green for Berroco
