
Coffee cosies are like tea cosies. They keep coffee pots and their contents hot longer. These knitted cosies are made using odd balls of chunky weight yarn, or double up on finer weights [...]

Coffee cosies are like tea cosies. They keep coffee pots and their contents hot longer. These knitted cosies are made using odd balls of chunky weight yarn, or double up on finer weights [...]

Since the bind-off edge should be the same tension as the knitted piece, stitches should be bound off evenly and according to pattern. While most stitchers understand this rule as well as what to do if you bind off too tightly or loosely; trying to figure out how to keep the last stitch from becoming a shapeless loop can be elusive. Here are a few recommendations from experienced knitters [...]
Giving hand made knitted gifts to others is a passion of mine. I love sowing into the hearts and lives of the people I meet. As I knit to donate to charity, I pray for the unknown person who will use or wear what I am making. This never fails to warm my heart and lift my soul. [Read More …]

Image from the Sock Pixie This one is from the Sock Pixie, who has designed a mini socks knitting pattern to help raise awareness and funds to … [Read More...]