How to Knit an Entrelac Tam
Entrelac knitting has experienced a revival with the advent of long-repeat self-striping yarns. This entrelac hat, the Kaleidoscope Tam, shows why: As the colors change along the length of each strand [more…]
How to Knit an Entrelac Tote Bag
The entrelac blocks in this felted Dahlia tote bag form a beautiful flower design at its base. Knit from clear, bright, mill-dyed solids, this bag has a definite snuggle factor as it conforms to the body [more…]
Intarsia: How to Knit a Tea Cozy
This lovely intarsia-knit tea cozy is inspired by the black tea enjoyed in China. Wulong's open sides and hat-shaped top accommodate a wide variety of teapots. The deeply saturated colors of this hand-dyed [more…]
How to Knit a Girl’s Tunic Sweater in Intarsia
A far cry from old-fashioned golf sweaters, the diamonds in this knitted argyle sweater are reinterpreted with a feminine flair. Scattered across a dark background, each jewel sparkles in hand-painted [more…]
How to Intarsia-Knit a Crabby Sweater
Learn to knit this cozy and easy-to-wear pullover that combines stranded and intarsia techniques with simple stripes and fun rolled edges. A buttoned shoulder opening makes the neckline easy for wee noggins [more…]
How to Knit a Modular Skirt
Combining five colorways of hand-painted yarn, this knitted modular skirt draws on the strengths of the spiral: energy, motion, and decreasing diagonal lines that flatter the figure. The construction is [more…]
How to Knit a Modular Scarf
The subtle changes of color in this yarn bring to mind an undersea forest of gently swaying kelp. A fun introduction to modular knitting, this scarf is easy to work in garter stitch segments, with each [more…]
How to Knit a Modular Shoulder Bag
The modular Chevrons Shoulder Bag is worked in smooth, commercially dyed wool at an intentionally firm gauge, and then felted for even more fabric stability. Purchased trim and an oversized Dorset button [more…]
How to Knit a Rose Garden Cloche
The trick to knitting this hat is to break off lengths of each color for future use as you come to them. This pattern uses long-repeat, self-striping yarn, which is engineered to begin and end with the [more…]
How to Knit a Flora Cardigan
Learn to knit this sweater inspired by the embroidered sweaters of the 1940s. Flora's embellishment is a simple combination of chain, daisy, and leaf stitches highlighted by French knots. Dainty cables [more…]
How to Knit a Fish Handbag
Here's a fun way to showcase a single skein of luxury knitting yarn: Knit a handbag with a great big mouth! The gorgeous, delicate colors in this hand-dyed yarn are derived exclusively from natural dyestuffs [more…]
How to Knit Fingerless Mitts
A great way to practice knitting in the round is to make a pair of fingerless mitts. Knit in a comfortable gauge of 4 stitches per inch, these will work up in no time at all. Make a pair to match the simple [more…]
How to Knit a Cowl
This simple project, presented here as a master pattern, is the perfect starting point for knitting in the round. Choose the desired circumference of your cowl, make a gauge swatch to determine your cast-on [more…]
How to Knit an Ear Warmer
Simple, useful, and attractive, this headband is a great accessory for cold or cool weather. This project knits up quickly and easily. Make one for yourself; make a few for gifts. Match them with the fingerless [more…]
How to Knit a Child’s Hat
Using the master pattern here, this hat knits up very quickly and makes a great small gift. It has a paper-bag top that requires no decreasing. Simply knit the tube as long as you want, bind off, and close [more…]
How to Make Circular-Knit Hats for Adults
Hats are a natural for circular knitting (or knitting in the round). This project for circular-knit adult hats offers three brim styles: hemmed, ribbed, and rolled stockinette. Whichever brim you choose [more…]










