Are Your Christmas Decorations Ready? Knit A Simple Snowflake!
Knit a charming Christmas snowflake with Cynthia MacDougall’s quick holiday knitting pattern. Make beautiful ornaments and handmade gift decorations this season.
Knit a charming Christmas snowflake with Cynthia MacDougall’s quick holiday knitting pattern. Make beautiful ornaments and handmade gift decorations this season.
Super bulky yarn and big needles turn a rug into a weekend project! This post covers an invisible circular cast-on, stitch-marker setup, and yarn-over increase. It also covers an optional garter stitch border and gentle damp blocking. finished measurements 30″ [76cm] diameter materials yarn super bulky wool and acrylic blend,…
What to do with your cherished leftover yarn? Knit a one-of-a-kind festive Christmas stocking! Knit Lorraine Thompson’s HO HO HO! Scrappy Sock from ANPTmag Issue 69!
These double-sided ornaments are tiny picture frames for holiday memories. This post covers the shared method, then five designs: a vintage bulb, an elf shoe, a wreath, holiday word art, and a Christmas tree. Each one is worked from a chart, embellished with overstitching, and framed in garter stitch. materials…
Knit Flo Flory’s Rick Rack Poncho and Cowl for cozy cool-weather layering with textured stitches, relaxed shaping, and warmth without heavy bulk.
Travel knitting turns idle road trips, beach afternoons, and campsites into project time. This post covers packing a compact knitting bag, then knitting a striped hat, open finger mitts, a reversible cowl, and boot cuffs. All four are ribbed, unisex, and beginner-friendly. materials yarn self-striping, medium-weight superwash wool and nylon…
Knit Sarah Dawn’s Statement Cabled Headband with bold cablework, adjustable I cord ties, two unisex sizes, and written and charted instructions.
A soft, brushed bulky yarn isn’t only for blankets. This post covers knitting cozy socks with an afterthought heel, then a chevron throw that’s hard to get wrong. It also covers a beginner-friendly lace shawl, plus why its triangle shape and striped yarn work so well together. Meet the yarn…
Knit the Lichen and Moss Bandanna by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 67. Moss stitch textures, easy shaping, and cozy cowl construction make it a perfect accessory for autumn walks.
A hand-painted, thick-and-thin yarn practically begs for an unconventional use. This post covers how to balance a wild yarn choice with a calmer pattern. It also covers when it’s fine to skip a gauge swatch entirely, substitute yarn with confidence, and reshape a pattern to fit a personal vision. Packing…
Knit Lorraine Thompson’s Knitted Hot Water Bottle Cozy with stranded colorwork, fibre-inspired words, circular knitting, and cozy handmade appeal.
A chunky, marled acrylic yarn holds up well to hand washing and the machine alike. Its texture plays beautifully in colorwork and cables. This post covers how washing and blocking change the yarn’s texture. It also covers a few project types worth knitting with it, a hat pattern built around…
Explore sequence knitting with Nancy Lekx and create a baby blanket, placemat, and mug rug using one simple knit and purl sequence in three ways.
A chevron ripple throw shows off crisp color transitions and a satisfying center double decrease. This post covers knitting that chevron pattern, then digs into stitch definition as a technique on its own. It also covers trying simple colorwork on a snowflake hat. Switching to the magic loop method finishes…
Knitting pattern for Twists of Fate Colourwork Knit Cape by Sue Sindrey, with stranded motifs, seamless top-down construction, and dramatic flowing shaping.
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.