Kristen 
This fun hat is called Chutes and Ladders. You’ll enjoy knitting the cables and stitches to weave together a pattern that twists and turns. You’ve never seen a hat like this before! It’s just as fun to knit as it is to wear.
I just picked up a copy of Knitted Dolls: Handmade Toys With Designer Wardrobes. This beautiful book is the creation of Arne & Carlos, two Scandinavian designers who first hit the scene with their book 55 Christmas Balls to Knit. That’s another book on my wish list. It will probably be one of my next … Read more
The Italian cast-on is a wonderful method that gives you a beautiful edge. With its alternating knit-purl pattern, this cast on method is ideal for ribbing. You’ll end-up with a cast-on row that blends seamlessly with your band of ribbing. This cast on knitting also has plenty of stretch and give. I admit that … Read more
This pretty scarf has an eyelet pattern that is combined with brioche stitching. It’s nice to see a pattern that works the brioche stitch with other complimentary design features. It adds a much lighter touch to the scarf and gives it an airy feel. I love that this scarf can be worn as a traditional … Read more
This week I worked almost exclusively on my new brioche project. I did get one of my goals completed from last week’s WIP weekly update. I completed the back of the blue sweater I’m working on, so now I can move on to finishing the front and working on the lace pattern. But that will … Read more
This So Soft Baby Afghan is a beautiful, reversible afghan that wraps a baby in cuddly warmth. Use this free knitting pattern to knit this baby blanket for a baby shower gift, or to welcome a new baby to the family. The baby blanket is perfect for beginner knitters and is a great project to … Read more
If you read my weekly summary yesterday, you may be surprised to hear that I started a new project today. Yes, I do have many WIP projects that I need to complete, but I had an opportunity to take an online knitting class and I jumped at the chance. First, because it’s about Brioche knitting … Read more
I had a great week of knitting and actually knit a little bit almost every day. I made some good progress on my Works in Progress (WIP), but I still have quite a list of open projects at the moment. I used to limit myself to only having 1 or 2 active projects, but lately … Read more
I love this reading wrap. Curl up on the couch with a good book and this wrap to keep you warm. At 20″ x 60″, this wrap is larger than a scarf, smaller than an afghan and more functional than a shawl. As a person who is constantly cold, this knitting pattern is right up … Read more