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My Favorite Party Hat- Knitting Pattern
The thing about a party hat is that it should be like nobody else’s in the room. It has to be fun and quirky and represent your awesome knitting talents. Anyone can show up to a birthday party and put a cardboard cone on their head. But only the coolest of knitters show up with their own custom party hat that everyone will be jealous of! Every knitter needs a favorite party hat for whatever reason you have to celebrate. This fun and quirky hat will be a…
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Something Knitted, Something Blue Wedding Shawl- Knitting Pattern
Greetings fellow crafters! Hannah here, the knitwear designer, blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials) with some exciting updates on my end. I am happy to announce a brand new pattern that I will actually be wearing to my wedding in just under a week! I live in Montana, where it can snow up to twelve months out of the year, so having a February wedding where I’ll be outside meant figuring out some cute but functional layering options. I’ve known since I was a little girl…
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Be My Valentine Baggie- Knitting Pattern
What could be better than receiving a baggie full of chocolates from someone you love? How about a baggie that you knit just for them full of chocolates?! The Be My Valentine Baggie is a quick knit and the perfect little candy caddy for someone special in your life. Maybe your child’s teacher or a soccer coach? Or maybe you want to show your office co-workers how much you love working with them! Long after the chocolates are gone, this baggie will continue to remind them of your appreciation…
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Beginner Knitting – Casting On, Knit, and Purl Stitches
Do you want to learn to knit? Have you tried before and it didn’t work or maybe you don’t have time or can’t find the right tutorial that makes everything click? Today I’m going to show you how to do the basics to get started knitting. I learned to crochet about 5 years before I learned to knit so I found it very difficult at first. I tried multiple times and got really frustrated. I finally got the right needles and video to make things click and here I am!…
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Winter Stars Cowl- Knitting Pattern
When the weather turns cold, the first accessory I reach for is a warm and cozy cowl. A cowl that can be pulled up over my ears and keep me toasty when the wind howls. Working in fair isle with chunky yarn is a great way to strengthen the warmth of a project. The floats on the inside add a second layer of fabric to your garment. The extra layer of fabric helps keep wind out and heat in, which is very much needed if you live in a cold…
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Christmas Stocking- Knitting Pattern
Hi Makers! Hannah here from @bearsdenessentials. We are excited to bring you a festive pattern perfect for knitting up this holiday season. It’s dog-tested, and kid approved! The Bears Den Essentials Christmas Stocking pattern uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick yarn in two colors, Cranberry and Fisherman, and it celebrates the beautiful colors of the Christmas season. Knit from the cuff to the toe in the round, the heel of the stocking is constructed using the Wrap + Turn Short Rows method. An I-cord is used to create a…
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The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie- Knitting Pattern
The Bitterroot Sagebrush Beanie Hi Makers! Hannah here, the designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). Fall, my favorite time of year, is arriving quickly, which means it’s time to start knitting up projects for the cooler temps. Living in Montana, our falls are incredibly short, but the vibrant colors and textures of the Northern Rockies pack a punch. This project uses lacework to celebrate two fixtures of the Ruby Valley which I call home: sagebrush and bitterroot. Inspired by the state flower of Montana and…
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Buondì Washcloth Pattern- Knitting & Crochet Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise, the maker and designer behind Frosia Knits. I’m thrilled to be back on the blog and share with you a new washcloth pattern!
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Traveler Cowl- Knitting Pattern
Hi everyone, it’s Krista Ann from explorewithknitsy and I am bringing this Traveler cowl from the Middle East! Knitters who love to travel probably all have one thing in common. When we are planning a big trip, the first thing to pack is our knitting! Seriously. I have my projects all picked out, needles matched up, notions organized, and yarn wound well before I even think about packing a toothbrush or underwear! One of the best parts about the craft of knitting is its portability. Knitting can go anywhere – planes, trains, automobiles, buses, boats,…
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Saguaro Cactus Mittens – Knitting Pattern
As a kid, I did not like cactus. When I was 8-years old, I had an unfortunate meeting with a prickly pear cactus after we first moved to Arizona. Neither the cactus nor I came out unscathed. It wasn’t until I began getting into photography (and I learned to give all varieties of cacti their space) that I fell in love with this incredibly adaptive plant. A saguaro backlit by a colorful Arizona sunset is about as gorgeous as it gets in the Southwestern part of the United States. Their…
