The Garter Rib Beanie is a simple knit beanie pattern that works up quickly in a bulky yarn. This gender neutral pattern is available in 8 sizes from newborn through adult large, so you’re sure to find the right size for your next hat project to wear, gift, sell, or donate. This post contains affiliate … Read more
I love using slipped stitches in knitting. They are fun for colorwork (as in my Ladder Stitch Cowl and Ribbon Stitch Cowl patterns), but also for adding texture. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Malabrigo Yarn. I’ve always been a Malabrigo fan — in fact, two of my … Read more
If there was an award for the world’s slowest knitter, I’m pretty sure I’d win (or, at least bring home the bronze). This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Yarnspirations. My slug-like pace doesn’t deter me from knitting, though sometimes, I need a little help from a bulky yarn … Read more
I’m sharing a dude-approved cable hat pattern for the Braided Beanie. As longtime readers may know, I was terrified of knitting for many years. My grandmother tried to teach me back when I was 9 or so (when she taught me to crochet), but everything I made turned into a trapezoid. This post contains affiliate … Read more
One of my favorite things about being a crochet and knitting designer and blogger is getting the opportunity to try out new-to-me yarns. When I originally designed this pattern (as the Winter Sea Cowl) for Love of Knitting magazine, I had the chance to choose from any Patons yarn for the sample. This post contains … Read more