I’ve always been fascinated by Yo-yo’s (sometimes called Suffolk Puffs) used to make vintage bedcovers popular from the 1920’s - 1940’s. They were typically made from cotton print fabric, often recycled from colorful feed sacks, although I have seen gorgeous examples made from solid-colored wool fabric. Yo-yo’s have come and gone in popularity ...

2018 was a HUGE Blue Wave at the polls. 2020 will be even bigger! I have updated the 2018 Blue Wave hat (shown in the photo) with a new 2020 chart. Show your support of Democratic candidates by knitting and wearing this wave hat and VOTING. Together, we can help propel the “Blue Wave” to a “Blue Tsunami” of epic proportions.

Here’s the perfect way to use all those sock yarn/fingering-weight bits and pieces you’ve collected to knit an elegant wrap. It is knit n a classic shell/ripple pattern with a “corrugated” edging and random color changes. An advanced beginner to experienced knitter will find this pattern do-able. It includes yarn overs, p2tog and slipped stitch...

I needed a Christmas gift for the mailman as a thank-you for all he has done for me this year. It seemed appropriate to whip up this masculine scarf for what is turning out to be a colder Texas winter than normal. I churned it out in 4 days, including wet-block drying time, so it works as a last-minute knit gift.

fickle* (adjective): changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.

After years of projects, most knitters eventually accumulate a substantial load of leftover worsted weight yarn. We just can’t bear to throw it out. Well, shovel that rainbow load of scrap into this gratifying project for you or a gift and have some fun mixing and matching!

Here’s another way to use those fiddly bits of sock/fingering yarn you’ve collected over the years to create something beautiful for your home. This pattern utilizes scraps sized from a few inches, up to multiple yards. An added bonus is the simple garter stitch construction (perfect for tv binge-watching). And there are no ends to work in when...

If you’re like me and save even the smallest “fiddly bits” of sock/fingering yarn for future use, then you’ll like this project. You create your own ball of yarn by knotting those bits together - nothing like being thrifty and artistic. Check out Hipknitizer’s Yarn Nuggets on Etsy if you want to pump up your scrap stash.

I like the idea of over-sized baby booties, so I created Boogie Shooz to keep your tootsies toasty with a quirky sense of style for grown a** women. They are knit with yarn held double throughout, feature a stretchy ribbed cuff to keep out drafts and sassy stripes.

I like the idea of over-sized baby booties, so I created Boogie Shooz with a quirky sense of style for grown a** women. They are knit with yarn held double throughout, feature a stretch ribbed cuff to keep out drafts and button polka dots.

The bag construction is basic. The textured front, back and stockinette bottom gusset are knit in one piece on either long single points or a circular needle. The side stockinette gussets with 1k, 1p rib pockets are set in the sides with single crochet. The upper edge is a provisional cast on leaving live stitches for the attached I-cord trim. ...

I’ve always been fascinated by the gardening world quest to create a true blue rose. Many dedicated rose growers have tried over the years to produce a sky blue rose but as of yet that perfection has remained mysteriously elusive. Here’s to those that have tried and Portland, Oregon, the City of Roses.