2022-05-23 00:00
In this issue of KNITmuch you’ll find a lovely collection of baby knits including a garter stitch blanket knit on the diagonal, booties, a hat, and a knitted toy with the ever so sof… Read More
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2022-05-22 11:00
Welcome back to the last day of our Cute as a Button Cardi knit along using Universal Yarn’s Uptown Worsted Hues. This week, I shared the secrets of how to pick the perfect yarn for yo… Read More
2022-05-21 11:00
Hi! As I promised, I’m back to share a pro tip secret to help you knit your Cute as a Button Cardi using Universal Yarn’s Uptown Worsted Hues. So far this week I shared the secre… Read More
![Lace Knitting – Why [and How] It’s Easier Than You Think](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3217/321726-3883674580.w320.jpg "Lace Knitting – Why [and How] It’s Easier Than You Think")
2022-05-20 11:00
Welcome back to this week’s knit-along of the Cute as a Button Cardi using Universal Yarn’s Uptown Worsted Hues in colorway Pink Sand. So far this week I’ve shared the secr… Read More
2022-05-19 11:00
It’s day two of our Cute as a Button Cardi knit along using Uptown Worsted Hues from Universal Yarn. To get us started, yesterday, I shared 7 secrets to choosing the perfect yarn for a… Read More
2022-05-18 11:00
Spring is in the air! Bees are buzzing among the crocuses and daffodils, and the forest has come alive with birdsongs. It’s time to knit the perfect light cardigan for the kiddo in you… Read More
2022-04-22 11:00
Here we are at the last post of the week with the wonderful new Truva by Universal Yarn.
It’s been wonderful using this cotton and cashmere blended yarn to create different knitting de… Read More
2022-04-21 11:00
This series of posts is dedicated to Truva by Universal Yarn, a unique yarn with 50% cotton and 50% cashmere in a double knitting weight. Truva has a range of 8 heathery tones which work wel… Read More
2022-04-20 11:00
This series of posts talks about Truva by Universal Yarn, with an unusual blend of cotton and cashmere. Along the way, I’m exploring some of its practical applications. The last post f… Read More
2022-04-19 11:00
In this series of posts, we’re examining the qualities of Truva by Universal Yarn. The first post of the series is about the unique blend that makes up this incredibly soft yarn &ndash&hell…Read More
2022-04-18 11:00
Truva by Universal Yarn is an interesting, heathery spun yarn. Truva comes in 8 colors, 3 of which are shades of denim-y blue.
These 3 balls of Truva yarn in Chambray (top), Medallion (left… Read More
2022-03-18 11:00
This week, I knitted with Universal Yarn Magnolia, which is a super fine weight yarn that blends modal with cashmere to create soft knitted garments perfect for spring and summer.
Yesterday… Read More
2022-03-17 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Magnolia, which is a super fine weight yarn that blends modal with cashmere to create soft knitted garments perfect for spring and summer.
Ye… Read More
2022-03-16 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Magnolia, which is a super fine weight yarn that blends modal with cashmere to create soft knitted garments perfect for spring and summer.
Af… Read More
2022-03-15 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Magnolia, which is a super fine weight yarn that blends modal with cashmere to create soft knitted garments perfect for spring. Yesterday, I… Read More
2022-03-14 11:00
Welcome to KNITmuch, where this week, I have the pleasure of working with a brand-new yarn. Universal Yarn Magnolia is a super fine weight yarn that blends modal with cashmere to create soft… Read More
2022-02-20 12:00
At last, here we are at the final hat. We’ve moved from the easiest hats – Pike Street, Pomfret, and Basketweave – to the greatest challenge of the week – The Autumn… Read More
2022-02-19 12:00
Here we are at the third cozy, bulky hat – Basketweave! Our first two hats, Pike Street and Pomfret, were very straight forward with ribbed brims and stockinette throughout the rest of… Read More
2022-02-18 12:00
Yesterday, we started our series of four hats in four days series with the elegant and simple Pike Street Hat. At just under two hours to knit, it’s done and I’m ready for my nex… Read More
2022-02-17 12:00
They say it’s bad luck to knit a boyfriend or girlfriend a sweater, but what about knitting them a hat? Chunky knitted hats with big pompoms are everywhere right now, so I thought I wo… Read More
2022-02-16 12:00
Are you enjoying winter? Here in the Great White North, I LOVE winter, but you have to dress for it! Whether you love winter or hate it, a warm hat makes all the difference on a crisp cold d… Read More
2022-01-21 12:00
This series of posts takes an in-depth look at knitting with Bella Chenille Big Glimmer yarn by Universal Yarn. The sister line to Bella Chenille Big, Glimmer has 6% metallized polyester fib… Read More
2022-01-20 12:00
I’m having a very interesting time with Bella Chenille Big Glimmer yarn by Universal Yarn. So far, I’ve talked about the yarn itself, created different fabrics by changing needle… Read More
2022-01-19 12:00
Bella Chenille Big Glimmer is an addition to the Bella Chenille Big line of yarns by Universal Yarn. In my first post, I described the yarn and the pretty colors available. In the last post… Read More
2022-01-18 12:00
This series of posts is dedicated to Bella Chenille Big Glimmer by Universal Yarn. In my last post, I talked about the features of this cozy yarn that picks up the light and adds a subtle gl… Read More
2022-01-17 12:00
Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2022 in a BIG way with Bella Chenille Big by Universal Yarn! Bella Chenille has been around for a while, but in this series, I’m looking at the… Read More
![Get That Warm Feeling With This Knitted Cable Poncho [free Pattern]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3217/321726-2507428243.w320.jpg "Get That Warm Feeling With This Knitted Cable Poncho [free Pattern]")
2021-12-17 12:00
So now we have everything we need, including the special little extra knitting tools to make knitting a pleasant experience. And here we are at last! It’s the reveal of my Wool-Ease Th… Read More
2021-12-16 12:00
Welcome back to this week’s posts to help you find some amazing tools of the trade to make knitting easier, faster, and better. Over the last three days I showed you some essential acc… Read More
2021-12-15 12:00
Hey there! Welcome back! Today I’m showing you the next set of knitting accessories you need to complete this week’s project, the Cabled Poncho (free pattern from Lion Brand) usi… Read More
2021-12-14 12:00
Hey there! Welcome back! We’re onto the next necessary knitting tools you need to complete this week’s project, the Cabled Poncho, a free pattern from Lion Brand. Yesterday I gat… Read More
![Better Knitting Starts With The Right Accessories [tools Of The Trade]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/3217/321726-3786289425.w320.jpg "Better Knitting Starts With The Right Accessories [tools Of The Trade]")
2021-12-13 12:00
Hello again! This week I’m making a big cozy poncho using delightfully squishy Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn in the earthy colorway ‘Kale’ using the free Cabl… Read More
2021-12-07 01:40
In this issue…
Explore Universal Yarn Nymph, an irresistibly soft chainette yarn in DK weight. In sampling Nymph yarn, we’re knitting a lovely collection of lace pattern swatc… Read More
2021-11-26 12:00
In this series of posts, I’m working with Hue + Me yarn by Lion Brand. My last post laid out the instructions for the first half of a knitted scarf with double-knitted pockets and a sh… Read More
2021-11-25 12:00
In this series of posts, I’m working with Hue + Me yarn by Lion Brand. In my first post, I talk about the yarn itself. The second post contains a primer on a few basic stitch patterns… Read More
2021-11-24 12:00
In this series of posts, I’m making samples and talking about some basic stitch patterns using Hue + Me yarn by Lion Brand. In my last post, I described how to work some basic st… Read More
2021-11-23 12:00
In this series of posts, I’m sharing my experiences with Hue + Me yarn by Lion Brand. Hue + Me is a bulky weight yarn with 4 plies that are beautifully spun to create great stitch defi… Read More
2021-11-22 12:00
Where is the time going? It’s been 5 months since I took my first look at Lion Brand Hue + Me yarn! Back then, I only dedicated one post to it – this time, it’s a whole ser… Read More
2021-10-22 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
It’s Day 5 which means it’s time fo… Read More
2021-10-21 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
Yesterday I made a lovely, warm hat using a few… Read More
2021-10-20 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
Today I’m knitting a hat that uses a few… Read More
2021-10-19 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
Today I’m knitting some swatches to measu… Read More
2021-10-18 11:00
Welcome to another exciting week at KNITmuch, where I’ll be knitting with Lion Brand Wool-Ease, which is a medium weight yarn that blends the warmth of wool with the ease of acrylic.
A… Read More
2021-09-19 13:00
In this issue…join us on an exciting journey with Charles Voth as he walks us through the process of designing a men’s sweater vest. Starting from necessary measurements and c… Read More
2021-09-17 11:00
Well, hello again! We’re back using up every inch of this deliciously soft Lion Brand Feels Like Butta yarn to learn all the basics of knitting by making an adorable baby set together… Read More
2021-09-16 11:00
Welcome back! Continuing this week we’re working with Lion Brand Feels Like Butta uber soft yarn. Each day I’m helping you build your knitting skills with a group of free beginne… Read More
2021-09-15 11:00
Welcome back! This week I’m working with Lion Brand Yarns Feels Like Butta super squishy yarn. Every day, I’m helping you build your knitting skills with a group of free beginner… Read More
2021-09-14 11:00
Yesterday I introduced you to the super-soft Feels Like Butta by Lion Brand Yarn. When I got my hands on this yarn for the first time, I absolutely had to search out patterns for infants, be… Read More
2021-09-13 11:00
Normally, I don’t like to do a straight up yarn review, but every once in a while, there’s a yarn that just blows me away. Feels Like Butta from Lion Brand Yarns is one of these… Read More
2021-08-27 11:00
This series of posts is dedicated to Lion Brand Mandala Baby DK, a fun, acrylic yarn that has sparked all kinds of creative ideas!
In my Tuesday post this week, I offered tips for working wi… Read More
2021-08-26 11:00
I’m a firm believer that knitters have more power than they often use! Such is the case with my project for Mandala Baby DK that I started in yesterday’s post. In it, I took a sc… Read More
2021-08-25 11:00
Yesterday, I went over 4 key points to keep in mind when planning for a knitted project using long-span, variegate yarn, like Lion Brand Mandala Baby DK.
Have you ever looked at a pattern an… Read More
2021-08-24 11:00
Yesterday, I introduced Lion Brand Mandala Baby DK, a 100% acrylic yarn, created to make colorful knits for young people that will wash as well as they wear.
Mandala Baby DK has super long… Read More
2021-08-23 11:00
Back in June, I created a series of posts here on KNITmuch.com introducing 5 yarns from Lion Brand. The first post in the series was a “thumbnail sketch” of Mandala Baby DK. This… Read More
2021-07-30 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport, which is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn that is super soft. Available in a wide array of shades, Uptown Baby Sport looks… Read More
2021-07-29 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport, which is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn that is super soft. Available in a wide array of shades, Uptown Baby Sport looks… Read More
2021-07-28 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport, which is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn that is super soft. Available in a wide array of shades, Uptown Baby Sport looks… Read More
2021-07-27 11:00
This week I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport, which is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn that is super soft. Available in a wide array of shades, Uptown Baby Sport looks… Read More
2021-07-26 11:00
Welcome to another exciting week at KNITmuch, where I’ll be knitting with Universal Yarn Uptown Baby Sport. Uptown Baby Sport is 100% pill-resistant acrylic yarn. Super soft in a wide… Read More
2021-06-18 11:00
All good things must come to an end, and so it is with my time experimenting with Lion Brand yarns. Well, it’s sort of the end. I’ll be back later in the year to take a more in-d… Read More
2021-06-17 11:00
It’s time to have a glance at another Lion Brand yarn – this time Hue + Me. Throughout this series, I’ve been talking about a different Lion Brand yarn in each post. Here&r&hell…Read More
2021-06-16 11:00
Hello again! In this week’s series, I’ve been given 5 Lion Brand yarns to “test drive,” and I’ve decided to test out a free hat pattern with each yarn! If you m… Read More
2021-06-15 11:00
Welcome back to my series of posts featuring 5 Lion Brand Yarns and 5 free hat patterns! Yesterday I shared the Caramoor Hat and how soft it is knit up in Mandala Baby yarn.
In this post, I… Read More
2021-06-14 11:00
Welcome to Lion Brand Yarns week, or, as I’m calling it, 5 hats in 5 days. In this series of posts, I’ll give you a thumbnail description of 5 different yarns by Lion Brand along… Read More
2021-05-28 11:00
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Nymph, that combines 84% cotton with 16% polymide for an irresistibly soft yarn that is great for all ages. This DK-weight yarn has a light c… Read More
2021-05-27 11:00
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Nymph, that combines 84% cotton with 16% polymide for an irresistibly soft yarn that is great for all ages. This DK-weight yarn has a light c… Read More
2021-05-26 13:05
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Nymph, that combines 84% cotton with 16% polymide for an irresistibly soft yarn that is great for all ages. This DK-weight yarn has a light c… Read More
2021-05-25 11:00
This week, I’m knitting with Rozetti Yarns Nymph, that combines 84% cotton with 16% polymide for an irresistibly soft yarn that is great for all ages. This DK-weight yarn has a light c… Read More
2021-05-24 11:00
Welcome to another exciting week at KNITmuch, where I’ll be knitting with Rozetti Yarns Nymph. Nymph combines 84% cotton with 16% polymide for an irresistibly soft yarn that is g… Read More
2021-05-08 00:08
Changing the recommended yarn and colorway of a knitting project can be an adventure that can yield amazing results! In this exciting issue, we do just that with free patterns like the Jay… Read More
2021-04-30 11:00
“Why would I experiment with a textured stitch with a highly textured yarn?” you might ask. I can tell you simply that the Lattice Stitch pattern I’m using in this headband… Read More
2021-04-29 11:00
Leaning Bud Stitch and Deluxe DK Superwash, Crisscrossed Stitches and Universal Yarn Bella Chenille and Ridged Ribbing and Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme, are three of the text… Read More
2021-04-28 11:00
While this week we revisit good yarn, friends, and look at new textures in knitting, I would be remiss in not including the Deluxe Superwash line. More than a couple of years ago (this yarn… Read More
2021-04-27 11:00
This week we are looking at some of our favorite yarns worked in some new textured stitch patterns. Yesterday, we knit a ridged facecloth with Cotton Supreme. Today we’ll look at Unive… Read More
2021-04-26 11:00
Here at KNITmuch.com we love to introduce you to new yarns, but sometimes, it’s great to rekindle our love for some of the classics. This week we’ll look at the harmony between s… Read More
2021-03-12 12:00
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Odette which is a light blend of fine superwash merino and alpaca, combined with the strength of nylon. Its open and airy chain construction… Read More
2021-03-11 12:00
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Odette which is a light blend of fine superwash merino and alpaca, combined with the strength of nylon. Its open and airy chain construction… Read More
2021-03-10 12:00
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Odette which is a light blend of fine superwash merino and alpaca, combined with the strength of nylon. Its open and airy chain construction… Read More
2021-03-09 12:00
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Odette which is a light blend of fine superwash merino and alpaca, combined with the strength of nylon. Its open and airy chain construction… Read More
2021-03-08 12:00
Welcome to another exciting week at KNITmuch, where I’ll be knitting with Universal Yarn Odette. Odette combines 61% superwash fine merino and 17% alpaca with 22% nylon for stren… Read More
2021-02-26 12:00
I’m so excited to introduce the Waffle Top pullover, a sweater in which the side-to-side rows and the Waffle stitch combine for a lot of visual interest. “It’s a fun projec… Read More
2021-02-25 12:00
I’m so excited to introduce the Trodden Parquet Blanket, a warm covering knit with join-as-you-go modular squares using one of the textured stitches I taught you yesterday. For this sa… Read More
2021-02-24 12:00
The tight twist and fiber content in Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes is great for showing off the texture. The nylon content reflects the light, and the twist makes the stitches crisp and clea… Read More
2021-02-23 12:00
Today I’d like to share several patterns knit with Universal Yarn Deluxe Stripes that have been designed by the Universal Yarn design team. This superwash wool yarn lends itself to sha… Read More
2021-02-22 12:00
In the last 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to knit with lots of sock-weight self-striping yarn spun out of washable sheep’s wool. But no doubt you’ve felt like I do, th… Read More
2021-02-12 13:10
It’s that time of year we, in the northern hemisphere, fight very hard to stay cheerful and bright in the deep winter. Knitting, for me, goes a long way to fend off the winter blues an… Read More
2021-01-29 12:00
The self-striping Colorburst yarn effortlessly adds interest to my vest so I can get creative on other design elements.
I really hope you’ve tried the steeking of the V-neck opening on… Read More
2021-01-28 12:00
You should now be well on your way to designing and knitting a custom fit men’s sweater vest with Colorburst yarn. Yesterday, I walked you through planning and knitting the back of the… Read More
2021-01-27 12:00
Measurements are a must when designing a custom garment. Yesterday I covered all the key numbers you need to collect for your soon-to-be masterpiece. Today we’ll convert those numbers… Read More
2021-01-26 12:00
Yesterday I invited you to join me as I design a sweater vest for myself with Universal Yarn Colorburst yarn. Today we’ll look at the measurements you need to have to design something… Read More
2021-01-25 12:00
It’s been a while since I’ve designed and knit something for myself. When I discovered Colorburst by Universal Yarn in the summer 2020 and knit the shawl with it, I thought this… Read More
2020-12-24 19:26
We’re happy to bring you knitting patterns for everyday life and essential tutorials that make your knitting professionally hand made. We explore Wacki Saki sock yarn in different ga… Read More
2020-12-12 05:30
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Penna which is a feathery light blend of baby suri alpaca, fine merino wool, and nylon that exudes a lovely halo.
Yesterday, I made a raspbe… Read More
2020-12-11 05:30
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Penna which is a feathery light blend of baby suri alpaca, fine merino wool, and nylon that exudes a lovely halo.
Yesterday, I made the Plum… Read More
2020-12-10 05:30
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Penna which is a feathery light blend of baby suri alpaca, fine merino wool, and nylon that exudes a lovely halo.
Today, I’m knitting… Read More
2020-12-09 05:30
This week, I’m knitting with Universal Yarn Penna which is a feathery light blend of baby suri alpaca, fine merino wool, and nylon that exudes a lovely halo.
Today, I’m knitting… Read More
2020-12-08 05:30
Welcome to another exciting week at KNITmuch, where I’ll be knitting with Universal Yarn Penna. Spun in Italy, Penna is a luxurious lace-weight blend of 50% baby suri alpaca, 28% extra… Read More
2020-11-20 05:30
Thanks for spending this week trying out Kingston Tweed yarn by Fibra Natura. It’s soft and warm, comes in 15 lovely colors, and knits up at a variety of gauges. It also holds a blocki… Read More
2020-11-19 05:30
I’ve enjoyed knitting with Kingston Tweed yarn by Fibra Natura and am looking forward to sharing my newest creation with you!
Yesterday’s tutorial on the Braid Stitch was fun, I… Read More
2020-11-18 05:30
All the beautiful patterns I’ve seen that knit with Kingston Tweed inspired me to design some projects of my own. In yesterday’s post about Kingston Tweed we looked at some free… Read More
2020-11-17 05:30
In yesterday’s post we looked at the structure, fiber content, and many of the luscious colors we can knit with when it comes to Fibra Natura Kingston Tweed yarn. Today, I’m shar… Read More
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