This case will not only protect your glasses from scratching. Thanks to the bright stripes, it will help you easily find your glasses in your purse. Plus, it makes a perfect gift for anyone. Friends, relatives, co-workers – we all use sunglasses, and many of us wear glasses. The best thing about this glasses case […]
There is something special about knitting a baby project. It makes us smile. As you knit this hat, you’ll be smiling a lot. Mostly because of the play of colours, but also because this hat knits up so quickly. This pattern explains how to make this hat seamless (perfect for delicate baby heads) or with
How do we make a lacy shawl look exactly the same on both sides? This pattern shows exactly how we can make it happen. There are no complicated tricks. In fact, it is so easy that this lovely lacy project makes a great introduction to lace knitting. Add a soothing rhythm of almost mindless knitting
If summer is on your mind and you want to knit a stylish lacy top that doubles as a beach cover up, this mesh tunic is a great option to consider. Simple and comfortable, this airy tunic will become your favourite in no time. It can be paired with casual pants or jeans, or used
These tiny hats will make an unforgettable decoration for your Easter celebration as well as a cute Easter gift for your loved ones. If you don’t celebrate Easter, you can use this pattern to make hats for dolls and small stuffed animals. It is also a great way to use up leftover yarn and to
Babies and toddlers look great in anything. But when they wear a funky hat with a bunch of i-cords that bounce with every wobbly step – it’s a totally different level of cuteness. When this hat is also comfortable (no seams to hurt a tiny head) and has an adjustable length (thanks to the rolled brim), it becomes a favourite. This is the
Even though you can make this scarf using any knitting style, this project was designed specifically for practising Eastern (formerly known as Russian) knitting. If you’d like to give this effective knitting style a try, head over here to learn the basics, and then follow the pattern instructions below to use those basic skills to
Use any leftover yarn in worsted weight and spend an hour of your time to knit a cute cup sleeve decorated with lacy hearts. Put it on your coffee cup, and it will protect your fingers from burning or freezing, depending on the temperature of your beverage. Or, better yet, give it as a gift
If you’ve ever wanted to whip up blankets without using a pattern, but were somewhat reluctant (or scared 😊) to start from scratch, I have a solution for you. I made a step-by-step pattern for a basic blanket that I call a Friendly Blanket. There are two reasons why I picked this name – first,
One of the great things about knitting is that it is a frugal craft. It generates almost no waste – we can use up every meter of yarn to make something useful. The beanie described in this pattern is one of those projects that help turn yarn odds and ends into a lovely colourful hat
