A soft chainette yarn with a subtle sparkle sets the stage for this lacy summer layering piece. This post swatches for gauge, knits two lace panels at once, then joins and finishes them into a breezy top perfect for warm weather. About chainette yarn A lightweight chainette yarn makes an…
Knit The Sampler Scarf by Nancy Lekx, featuring twelve textured stitch patterns that keep this easy ANPTmag Issue 63 project interesting.
A soft, semi-fine yarn blending modal with cashmere makes a wonderful base for a breezy summer top. This post swatches for the right gauge, then knits the top in one seamless piece, from hem to neckline. A cardigan and a woven wrap round out the rest of the series. The…
Knit Waterfall Beanie by Marie Greene from ANPTmag Issue 69. This intermediate lace beanie features a graceful lace panel, picot bind off, and drawstring closure, with sizes from preemie to adult large.
Every knitter has an opinion about the best sock heel, but fit really depends on the shape of an ankle and foot. This post knits the same basic toe-up sock five times, changing only the heel construction, to compare fit, comfort, and style side by side. Follow along to see…
Knit Snuggles Sweater by Cindy O’Malley from ANPTmag Issue 54. A cozy plaid dog sweater worked in the round with crocheted top stitching.
Knit Turner’s Sunset Blanket by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice color transitions and textured stitches while creating a cozy blanket inspired by nature’s beautiful sunsets.
Toe up socks give you something no top down sock can: a perfect custom fit, checked on your own foot as you knit. Cast on at the toe, try the sock on as you go, and turn the heel exactly where your foot says to. This tutorial walks you through…
Discover why a bamboo-cotton yarn makes lace and texture stitches shine. Full guide covers gauge tips, the Clematis Cowl, Waffle Stitch, Ocean Lace, and fiber benefits.
Knit Victorian Camisole by Denise Powell from ANPTmag Summer 2017. Practice lace knitting and garment shaping while creating an elegant vintage-inspired top.
Linen has one of the oldest histories of any textile fiber. Lightweight, breathable, and stronger when wet than when dry, it has been used for clothing for thousands of years. Today, it’s also one of the most rewarding summer knitting fibers you can choose. This guide brings together five posts…
Knit How Sweet It Is Baby Cardigan and Hat Set by Cynthia MacDougall from ANPTmag Issue 53. Create a timeless handmade baby gift with classic styling and heirloom appeal.
Every once in a while a yarn comes along that changes how you think about a fiber. Soft, silky, machine washable polyester in a chain construction is one of those surprises. It does not feel like acrylic from a decade ago. Instead, it is squishy, buttery soft, and produces stitch…
Knit Orchard Blossoms Shawl by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 55. An elegant lace shawl inspired by flowering trees and one of Carla Canonico’s favorite ANPTmag knitting patterns.
If instant-gratification knitting is your thing, bulky recycled cotton tape yarn belongs in your stash. It knits up quickly, produces a soft, absorbent fabric, and comes in coordinating solid and marled colorways that make colorwork surprisingly simple. This post condenses five tutorials into one complete guide, covering the yarn itself,…
Knit Lazy Daisy Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice textured floral stitch patterns and classic sock construction in a cheerful, witty design.
See the finished Sunshine Throw knit with Universal Yarn Mystical Marl! Sarah Dawn shares her thoughts on yarn substitution, striping, drape, and stash-busting success.
Learn the best ways to manage yarn ends in striped knitting projects like the Sunshine Throw using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl, from carrying yarn to weaving ends neatly.
Discover why stripes zigzag in lace knitting! Sarah Dawn explains how lace decreases affect striped fabric while knitting the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl yarn.
Learn how to stripe a lace blanket using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl. Sarah Dawn shares smart planning tips for color changes, stitch patterns, and stripe sizing.
Turn leftover Mystical Marl yarn into a cozy Sunshine Throw! Learn how to choose the right stash-busting blanket pattern and substitute yarn successfully.
Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.
Knit honeycomb stitch in the round from the center out for a pillow cover using UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in Delphinium, Sue Sindrey shares m1 increases, and cable repeats.
Explore UNIVERSAL YARN Thula’s shine and stitch definition with honeycomb and cable swatches as Sue Sindrey designs an envelope-style pillow cover, 18-inch square, in Delphinium.
Complete the Cozy Atlas Cardigan with finishing touches like weaving ends, sewing buttons, and blocking. See how Universal Yarn Linear blooms after washing.