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Knitting was my first love and will always be a comfortable place for me to exist. Like many of you, I enjoy the portability and wide range of projects to explore. Here are knitting patterns I’ve made to inspire your knitting journey!
Not sure whether to start with knitting or crochet? This beginner-friendly guide walks you through the key differences, learning styles, and project types—plus a short quiz to help you find your best starting point. No pressure, no jargon, just a calm way to begin.
Not all hands move the same way—and knitting shouldn’t demand that they do. In this post, I break down the three styles of continental knitting and explain why I teach all of them in my beginner classes, so students can find the approach that feels natural, comfortable, and sustainable for their hands.
Fisherman’s Rib and Half Brioche are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same stitch. This post breaks down the differences between the two, including how each is worked, how the fabric behaves, and when you might choose one over the other. If you’ve ever wondered whether knit one below, slip one yarn over, or Halbpatent all mean the same thing, this guide will help you stitch with confidence.
I just finished the “Beginner Mohair Sweater” by Tanya Eberhardt and fell in love with the process and the result. It’s top-down, seamless, light, and warm—an easy project for newer knitters and a relaxing one for seasoned makers. I used Lotus Yarns Silky Mohair from the shop, added a velvet ribbon detail, and styled it with one of my Hello Kim pins. Here’s how it turned out.
Discover personalized one-on-one knitting and crochet lessons at The Yarny Way with expert instructors Claire Thompson and Frieda Corley. Learn at your own pace, master new skills, and get guidance tailored to your projects. Book your $40 private session today!
Continental knitting, also called German or left-hand knitting, has traveled a long road from its roots in Europe to its modern resurgence around the world. In this post, we explore its history, wartime shifts, and why it’s beloved today—complete with a great video demonstration and timeless insight from Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book.
Wrap yourself in softness with the Brunia Scarf, knit in Yarn Citizen Trinity Cashmere. This beginner-friendly lace project uses just one skein (held double) and blocks out to a graceful 62″ length. Trinity Cashmere is a lanolin-free blend of alpaca, silk, and cashmere—luxuriously light yet surprisingly easy to work with. Ethically spun from reclaimed fiber remnants, this yarn is part of Yarn Citizen’s commitment to making earth-conscious yarns exceptionally affordable. A mindful project from start to finish.
Join our August Knit-Along! We’re making the Hollo Bandana by Pufido using Cascade Hampton DK. Cast on with us August 1, stitch all month, and enter to win prizes—no sign-up required! Preorder your yarn by July 18.
The Barley DK hat from Tin Can Knits is the perfect beginner in-the-round project. With 7 sizes and helpful tutorials, it pairs beautifully with soft DK yarns like Malabrigo Silky Merino, Yarn Citizen Harmony DK, or Hummingbird Hand-Dyed.
