At the start of summer I went hunting for an easy summer sweater pattern that I could knit up with my favorite cotton yarn, Shine Sport. I’m not the fastest…
Knit Picks Chroma Yarn Review
Who wants to ogle some beautiful yarn with me? I couldn’t resist the gorgeous new line of Knit Picks Chroma yarn colors so I snagged a few balls and thought…
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 for summer knitting, Shine Sport,…
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 Hawthorne Multi tonal yarn in the Arleta colorway. Where…
My Favorite Cable Knit Socks + 3 Expert Tips on Choosing the Right Yarn for Knitting Cables
If you’re looking for an easy pattern to make cable knit socks, you should definitely check out Silverplait by Ariel Altaras. I’ve knitted these socks before in light blue, pink,…
Comfy Bounce Baby Blanket With Cowboy Colored Stripes
Another baby blanket is done! I made this one for a dear friend who is expecting this summer. I asked her early in her pregnancy what the nursery theme would…
Professor Meow Pullover – Adorable & Easy Knitted Cat Sweater!
I’ve had my eye on the Professor Meow Pullover ever since Knit Picks released the pattern a few years ago. Pretty much everyone was surprised that I didn’t knit it…
The Essential Guide to Buying Yarn for a Mother’s Day Gift
So you want to buy your mom yarn for Mother’s Day, eh? Awesome! But I’m going to throw a caution flag your way: avoid buying yarn as a gift for…
Secret Tip for Knitting with Knit Picks Hawthorne!
I purchased this gorgeous skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal to make a pair of socks for my pal Jess. I saw this deep green color in the Knit Picks…
Knit Picks Felici Striped Socks: My Favorite!
I currently have about 20 skeins of Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn in my stash, and believe it or not, that’s a pretty tame number compared to some Felici fans! …