Knitting

Japanese knitting patterns have always intimidated me, even though I can read Japanese. This is because Japanese knitting patterns use charts and diagrams, not worded descriptions as found in English…

I’m converted. I will never use a sponge to wash dishes ever again. I know it sounds extreme, but you have got to try this crocheted dishcloth and let me know…

I’ve found a video which shows you how to crochet a very easy scarf so I just HAD to share it with you guys. I followed the video and then added a…

This baby bonnet/hat is fantastic knitting for beginners. You’ll get lots of practice of basic knitting stitches, like rib stitch and decreasing stitches. The beautiful bumpy pattern of the bonnet is created…

I was sadly away from my sewing machine for the past 3 months because I had to move away from San Francisco for work. In that time, I crocheted my…

I am very very new to crochet, so if I can make this blanket, any beginner can do it! YouTube is the ultimate destination for learning new crafts. I have…

Update: The blog, Owlswakeup is no longer available, so here’s an alternate headband pattern from DIY in PDX. I tried knitting a few different knitted headband patterns, and this one…

Here is a super quick baby hat knitting pattern I found on a Japanese craft website, Atelier. It’s extremely easy because you only need to know how to garter stitch.…

I finally finished knitting my very first cardigan sweater! I started at the beginning of the year worked on it periodically. If I had knitted consistently, I think I could…

What you need – 材料 US 8 / 5mm circular needles ８号／5mm輪編みの編み棒 Approx. 200g of 10 ply yarn 10 ply の糸200g Instructions – 作り方 Cast on 150 stitches. 150目を作る Knit…

I bought this gorgeous vintage Japanese knitting pattern book for just $1, at a book sale in Japantown, San Francisco. It’s full of hats, scarves and mitton patterns, for both…

I’m back from my (forced) break from blogging, with more fun things to share than ever. Since my last post, Dave and I went on our honeymoon to Japan (where…

I’ve been completely obsessed with knitting lately. It literally does take over your life because unlike sewing, you take your knitting project everywhere you go. I knit on the bus…

Cosy, chunky knits are just the thing for winter. This hand knitted cowl scarf has buttons on one end so that you can wear it in many ways to keep…

For my niece, Molly’s 5th birthday, I decided to knit her a cotton scarf to keep her wrapped up for the upcoming winter.  She has a grandmother who is highly…