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Yarnlings Knitted Socks

Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
If you haven't heard of Eden Cottage Yarnlings yet, don't walk - run! Yarnlings are pretty little 5 g balls of hand-dyed yarn that are perfect for small colourwork projects like cowls, scarves, and socks. Now, if you know one thing about me, it's that I love knitting socks. So it comes as no surpri…

Knitted Baby Hoodie and Baby Booties

Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
My friend Cora welcomed her long-awaited baby just over a year ago now. Even though I have known from a young age that I didn't want children, I was strangely excited about Cora's daughter. I knew she had waited a long time for her, so it felt special to me, too, and I shared her excitement and hap…

Dandelion Honey

Stana D. S. (noreply@blogger.com),
These jars are filled with sweet syrup made from dandelion flowers. I remember it as a special treat my mom and grandmother used to make when I was growing up. First time I made it by myself was in the spring of 2020. See the blog post here . Since then, I have continued making the syrup each year …

Free Pattern Friday: Crocheted Macrame Plant Hanger

ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Crocheted Macrame Plant Hanger by Christine Bateman is a great way to show off your favorite plant. Get the macrame look the easy way with a simple crochet design constructed from the bottom up. This whips up in a jiff using just one 20gram ball of Happy Cotton . It's worked up using a size 4.5mm h…

Softie Scenes

Ravelry,
Henriett's knit Frog rides on an adorable mini scooter, wearing a jaunty hat with a striped scarf flowing in the wind. Browsing finished softie projects with our project search is one of my favorite ways to add a little cuteness to my days, and I find it especially

Lost Knitting Projects

Marie,
If you’ve ever lost your knitting (important knitting, expensive-yarn-knitting, almost-a-finished-sweater-knitting), then today’s story is one of hope and redemption. Now listen, I’m someone who has a lot of WIPs (works-in-progress).  And when I say a lot, I mean actual DOZENS of knitting projects …

🧶The BIG reveal…

Shelley Brander,
This past week Instagram has been abuzz as the yet-to-be revealed Knit Stars Masterclass Season 8 Stars dropped cryptic hints on their feeds. Did you catch any of them? It’s been sooo delightfully difficult to keep it all under wraps for the better part of a year - all the hush-hush planning, the s…

Hand-Knitted Self-Striping Rainbow Socks (Rum Paradise)

Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
There are few things more beautiful than a perfect rainbow. The same goes for self-striping rainbow yarn. I had been longing for just the right rainbow yarn for quite some time and my search came to an end as soon as I came across the S ignature 4-ply self-striping yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners…

Mock Cat Hat

Kim,
This super easy pattern is great for beginner loom knitters, and your toddler will love it. LOOM:  Baby-Knit Looms, 56 pegs needed. YARN:  Approx 100 … The post Mock Cat Hat appeared first on KB Looms Blog .

Free Pattern Friday: Calisson

ImagiKnit San Francisco,
Calisson by the Berroco Design Team calls for just one skein of Vintage Chunky , a soft machine washable wool blend in great colors. The headband is knit flat then seamed using size US 10 needles so you'll be sporting this around town in a jiff! Can't wait to cast on? You can snag the pattern here …

The Loop Scoop 60

Kara Gunza,
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of The Loop Scoop! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both ... Read More about The Loop Scoop …

Jiggle & Joggle

noreply@blogger.com (Carissa),
Jiggle and Joggle are now live on Ravelry ( knit and crochet ) and Payhip ( knit and crochet )! This pair of sister shawls each sport a striking sideways chevron design. These shawls were designed in collaboration with my newest local yarn shop, Knit Dallas , using their exclusive colorway "East Da…

Interview with Pigeon Wishes

Anoushka Haroutounian,
April of our year long MAL is sponsored by Pigeon Wishes! A family owned fabric and button supplier, we had a chat with Megan and Yuhao all about their passion for crafting and navigating a small business. More

🧶When you need a baby blanket yesterday...

Shelley Brander,
I can barely stand it... It’s almost time!!! In just a couple of days, the Stars for our upcoming Masterclass Season 8 premiere will start dropping hints on Instagram… And then this Friday April 21 they’ll all announce together on Instagram - and Earlybird signups will begin! We’ve all kept this se…

1940s Knitting - A Fringed Sweater

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Hello, it's been a while! I have a few post lined up for you lovely people over the next couple of days so there is finally something going on on this little blog of mine, it was never my intention to leave it so long but with a massive life change towards the end of last year, it rather scuppered …

1950s Knitting - Summer Mist Jumper (Link Updated)

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Summer Mist Jumper Sun-Glo Series 98 ‘Styles for the Young Matron’ 38-42" Bust Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme Free 1950s Women's Summer Mist Jumper Knitting Pattern Here

1940s Knitting - Honeycombe Jacket (Link updated)

Wendy Bayford (noreply@blogger.com),
Honeycombe Jacket Vogue Knitting No. 32 32-38" Bust Kindly shared by the lovely Bex over at Subversive Femme Free 1950s Women's Honeycomb Jacket Knitting Pattern Here