Knitting category

  • Project: March Newgrange Mittens

    I’m feeling pretty proud that I am on track to meet my goal of designing and knitting a pair of mittens every month this year. Today, I present to you the March Newgrange Mittens. I wanted to ...
    Mar 04, 2014 21 Comments

  • Projects for National Pig Day

    I have a soft spot for pigs. (And quite a collection of them around my house.) This Saturday, Match 1st, is National Pig Day, so why not craft up a pig or two… Stitch up a pig apron with this pi...
    Feb 28, 2014 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #3 – Knit Matryoshka Doll

    For the current Iron Craft challenge, we were directed to create something inspired by the Olympics, but not necessarily Olympic themed. I took my inspiration from the host country Russia and knit up ...
    Feb 11, 2014 6 Comments

  • Olympic Knits

    I was out of town this weekend, but finally got to watch the Opening Ceremonies last night. I love seeing all the teams come in and checking out their outfits. With the Winter Olympics, it is a sea of...
    Feb 10, 2014 6 Comments

  • Project: February Mittens

    I’ve set a goal to design and knit a pair of mittens every month in 2014. For February’s mittens, I want to make something a little lacy and romantic, BUT they still had to be warm. The an...
    Feb 06, 2014 16 Comments

  • Project: Knit Royal Bobble Crown

    Originally, I knit a crown and it was so much fun, that I set out to improve it. It needed to be more royal. Here I give you the much improved Royal Crown. Royal Bobble Crown This is a great pattern ...
    Jan 31, 2014 8 Comments

  • Knitting Progress : Three Button Sweater

    This is one of my daughter’s favorite sweaters. It’s sweet, cotton and not scratchy, so she is willing to wear it. That means, we both like the sweater. As I watch her grow, I realized th...
    Jan 15, 2014 No Comments

  • 15 Projects with Heart

    Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is a month away. Here’s a few of our projects with a little heart to get you in the mood… 1. Simple Pop-Up Valentine 2. Knit Heart Garland 3. Bur...
    Jan 13, 2014 1 Comment

  • January Mittens Finished!

    Last night I finished up the thumbs and wove in all the ends, so these mittens are officially down. They may still get a little blocking, but they look pretty good without it. You can get the free pa...
    Jan 10, 2014 5 Comments

  • Dreaming of an Icelandic Sweater

    As everyone know by now, it’s cold in the US. It’s cold everywhere, but it’s really cold here in Minnesota. All I want to do is sit under a blanket in front of the fire and knit with...
    Jan 08, 2014 12 Comments