Finished Projects

Are You Looking for the Vanilla Latte Socks Pattern?

Did you know that the #1 google search that points people to my blog is “Vanilla Latte Socks Pattern”? True story! I guess…

Barbie Style Knitting for 18” Dolls! (Just Add Pink Yarn!)

I’m definitely on a kick with knitting doll clothes lately! The last thing I knitted for my American Girl doll was a lovely…

12 Monkeys! Celebrating My Favorite Free Sock Knitting Pattern

I feel like modern knitting history can be divided into two eras: Before Ravelry and After Ravelry. I’m here to tell you a…

Knitting for American Girl Dolls and Storytelling with ChatGPT: The Ultimate 18” Doll DIY!

I always wanted an American Girl Doll when I was growing up, but we couldn’t afford one. Still, I used to dream of…

Summer Knitting with Shine Sport and the Paxton Shell

I was thrilled when Knit Picks released their exclusive Paxton Shell pattern this Spring! Not only is it designed with one of my favorite yarns…

Herding Cats Socks Pattern Review: A Purr-fect Way to Use Leftover Yarn!

The Herding Cats Socks Pattern by Stone Knits is a purr-fect knitting project for anyone who is experienced in stranded colorwork. (Or for someone…

Verybusymonkey Knitting Pattern Review: Little Leafy Socks Get 5 Stars!

I love knitting socks designed by verybusymonkey, who is an incredibly talented knitwear designer with over 200 patterns under her belt! (Can you imagine being…

How to Knit With Self-Striping Sock Yarn

Self-striping sock yarn is designed to create stripes automatically as you knit, without the need to change colors or carry multiple yarns.  It&#8217…

Knitting on a Budget: 3 Tips to Make Knitting More Affordable

Knitting can get expensive, but it’s totally possible to make beautiful items on a budget, like this blue tweed hat I made for…

How to Knit Vanilla Latte Socks With an Easy Short Row Heel

Virginia Rose-Jeanes’s Vanilla Latte socks is my go-to pattern for knitting with variegated sock yarn, like this beautiful red and pink…