-
A Dishcloth and a Pot Scrubber make a great Dish Duo
A dishcloth and pot scrubber are two of the most useful and simple items to knit. These two items are very practical and used by almost every adult. I like to make sets of dishcloths and pot scrubbers that coordinate with each other. Together, they are good to sell as a set or to give…
-
Easy to make Knit Slippers
Click here for Aunt Maggie’s Slipper pattern by Bev Qualheim Click here for Churchmouse Yarns & Teas’ Family Slipper pattern Cozy slippers are great for any season. Wearing them around the house keeps the chill off the feet. I wanted to create something to keep my family’s feet comfortable when walking inside our home. Hand-knit…
-
Garter Rib Baby Blanket by Orange Flower Yarn
Click here for the Garter Rib Baby Blanket pattern by Orange Flower Yarn My desire to knit the garter rib baby blanket came as a request from a friend. My friend got married when she was 28. She and her husband wanted to have children. She loves on other people’s kids all of the time.…
-
Knit Cat Toys
Catnip Bunnies by Selina Kyle I have a cat and a dog that I like to spoil and interact with. So, I wanted to make some toys or items for them. Cat toys worked for my cat. I have not found something to knit for my dog yet. She is part Alaskan malamute and any…
-
Honeycomb Blanket (by Lana y Ovillos)
Click here for the Honeycomb Blanket pattern by Lana y Ovillos. My niece decided on the honeycomb blanket for her baby. She was living in Germany, as her husband was stationed there. As they were visiting in the U.S., she called me to tell me that I had someone to make a baby blanket for. …
-
A Simple Market bag knitting pattern, a practical knit
Finding a Pattern There are many different patterns for market bags. As I was searching for one to make, I tried a few and they just were not what I wanted. I was looking for something with a sturdy base. I also wanted a lot of give in the sides of the bag. After making a…
-
Make this fun Yip yip
Click here for the Yip yip pattern by Carissa Browning A Thought to Create I had made knitted kiwi bird stuffies for my two older kiddos before my youngest was born and wanted to make something for all of them. My (then) two-year old son has some speech issues, so when he shows or expresses…
-
Squarshy Hat pattern (fun, adjustable and easy)
Click here for the Squarshy Hat Pattern by Alaina Andersen. The Squarshy hat pattern, by Alaina Andersen, was just what I was looking for. Specifically, I wanted a hat pattern that was knit with a bulky weight yarn (#5). Also, I was looking for something that was simple but not just basic and plain. The…
-
Kitamu (fun and easy cup cozy) by Kara Mayfield
Click here for the Kitamu Cup Cozy pattern by Kara Mayfield. Kitamu cup cozy pattern is a fun project to do when I need a break from a larger project, like a blanket. I was looking for something to make as gifts for my kids’ teachers, or to compliment a gift. As I was searching…
-
Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund -Easy and adaptable
Click here for the Reyna Shawl pattern by Noora Backlund. About the pattern The Reyna Shawl is popular in knitting groups I belong to. That is because the pattern is fairly simple. For example, it alternates between simple garter sections and mesh sections. Some skills are learned or practiced besides knits and purls. These knitting…