& Other Worthy Hobbies
Let’s discuss knitting through the ages and knitting in general. Knitting has been around for centuries, and strangely enough, in the not too distant past, more men could knit than women. In more modern times, although there are a few famous knitters who are men, this hobby is now more popular with women, as they … Read more
How to make leg warmers is a quick and easy question and there are many ways in which to do this. You can sew them by cutting a length of stretchy material to fit snuggly around your lower leg and simply sew up the side seam, or you could knit a pair. Personally, I prefer … Read more
Stephen West is a well-known knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. You can check out his website here. Stephen West is a wonderful example of a male knitter who has broken out of the conforms of society and made a lot of money with his passion for knitting. Stephen West … Read more
If you are new to knitting and you want to know how to knit a sweater, you will be glad to know that it is not that difficult. Below I have included a pattern and instructions on how to knit a sweater for a casual stocking stitch sweater with a high and snuggly collar. This … Read more
Knitting cable stitch is not one of my favorite stitches to knit, as I find it quite awkward and slow, but the final result often ends up being well worth the effort. This post does contain affiliate links. Cable stitch knitting is done by taking the required number of stitches off of the needle and putting them … Read more
If you love to knit, you have probably at one stage or another considered purchasing a home knitting machine. This post does contain affiliate links, which means that if you decide to purchase something off of this page, I will get a small commission, at no extra cost to you the buyer. Owning a knitting … Read more
Here is a quick knit cowl pattern for you to try. It is a super easy pattern and is done in stripes using an easy knitting stitch where you wrap the wool around the needle twice in one row and then drop them off in the next row. You can even knit a multi-colored stripey … Read more
Here is a pattern to knit a baby blanket. This is also a useful blanket to have around if you want to cover your knees while watching TV. The main stitch used is Gatalin Rock Stitch, which is pretty easy to do but does require some concentration. Using 5mm knitting needles means that it is … Read more
If you own an Addi Knitting Machine of any type, you will obviously be on the prowl for ideas and Addi Express Knitting Machine patterns that you can make on this incredibly versatile knitting machine. This post does contain affiliate links, which means if you decide to buy something I get a small commission, but at … Read more
Here is another free knitting pat for you to try. It’s a tough-looking footballer teddy with a removable scarf and knitted in boots and socks. But never mind he is a real softy at heart. Your grandsons would love to find this in their Xmas stocking. Free Knitting Pat How To Make The Teddy Size: … Read more
