pattern review

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…

Derecho Pattern Review: An Easy Knitted Sweater for Spring

I don’t often knit sweaters because I have a history of them not fitting very well, but I loved my Professor Meow sweater…

Sidewinder Beanie Yarn Substitution Experiment

A friend of mine saw a beautiful hat knitted out of super bulky yarn in a boutique and it was retailing at $75! Wow! We…