I just finished knitting these socks with some Halloween-themed self-striping yarn that I bought on deep clearance last year from Hobbii. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t a fan of the yarn’s…
Three Striped Socks Walk Into a Blog Post…
I’ve been meaning to give each of these striped sock projects their own moment in the blog spotlight, but I’ve sadly fallen behind. So today we’re doing things a little…
Cheer Anyone Up With This Adorable Crochet Pocket Monster!
I have a friend who has been navigating some tough challenges recently, so I crocheted this tiny little pocket monster to tuck into a care package I sent her way….
Why I Almost Frogged This Summer Sweater (But Didn’t)
In April, I went on a little getaway to Maine to visit my pal Jill. It was the weekend of the Knit For Food Knit-a-Thon, and we decided to do…
What To Do With a Special Skein of Speckled Sock Yarn…
I bought this beautiful blue speckled sock yarn on my honeymoon, and it took me a while to work up the courage to pull it out of my stash and…
Simple Knitted Skirt Pattern + How to Look Fabulous Wearing It!
It’s been a while since I knitted a skirt, but when this free pattern popped up on my Bluesky feed, I couldn’t resist! The pattern is called the “Little Flirt…
Gwen, Again! (Because Sock Yarn Scraps Are Never Ending!)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Gwen sweater is one of my favorite doll sweater patterns of all time. It’s cute, well-written, and just the right…
Book Review: Get Inspired by Summer Lee’s The Sock Project
Honestly, I bought The Sock Project by Summer Lee for the eye candy: the photos alone are worth the price of admission! (Yes, I did judge the book by its…
Meet Quant: A Quick and Easy Free Entrelac Knitting Pattern
Many years ago, I took a stab at knitting an entrelac scarf, but I quickly gave up. Why? Well, first, a scarf is a huge commitment when you are learning…
Learn How to Knit Colorwork Socks With KnittyMelissa
I’ve knitted well over 100 pairs of socks, but not that many have been colorwork creations. And, honestly, there is a reason for that… because they rarely turn out the…