One of the handiest cleaning tools to come along in recent history (in my humble opinion) is the Swiffer, those rather ordinary looking floor sweepers that can make a quick clean up of a hard surface floor so much easier. Swiffers are made so that their disposable cloths can beRead More
Knitting For Charity – 10 Ways To Donate
If you’re a knitter or crocheter, you may have found yourself in the predicament where you feel like starting a new yarn project, but don’t really have anything in particular you need. So you knit another dishcloth, or maybe ten more dishcloths. 🙂 Can you relate? One of the answersRead More
Mini Knit Stocking Pattern {for 2 needles}
This pattern for mini knit stockings includes two of my favorite things. Oh wait, make that three. I can knit them up quickly, I can use up scraps of leftover worsted weight yarn, AND it uses two straight needles so I don’t have to fiddle with double pointed needles. Yes,Read More
2 Ways to Knit Diagonal Dishcloths (Holes or No-Holes)
There are two things I think all knitters love: Quick Projects and Garter Stitch 🙂 And maybe those are really the same thing! Because almost any project that uses garter stitch (where you knit every row – no purling!) usually turns out to be a project that moves along veryRead More
5 Hour Knit Baby Sweater – A Little Smaller!
Several months ago I shared my version of a classic pattern for a knit baby sweater that can be made quickly – in just 5 hours! It’s been a popular free knitting pattern here on my blog and I’m so glad that others have found this to be a fun andRead More
Wine Bottle Santas with Knit Hats
A bottle of wine can be simple solution for a hostess gift or co-worker gift during the busy holiday season. It’s kind of like giving a jar of cashews or a box of chocolates. It’s nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s almost always welcomed and appreciated by the person whoRead More
Another 5 Hour Baby Sweater {Knit Pattern}
A few months ago I found out that grandbaby #2 is on the way! A very happy announcement to which I reacted in much the same way as I did to grandbaby #1. So exciting!! That’s wonderful!! I’ll get out my knitting needles! 🙂 Yes, baby projects are some ofRead More
Towel Topper Knitting Pattern
If you like to keep a few ideas around for inexpensive homemade gifts – and you’re a knitter – then I think you’ll like this pattern for a knit towel topper. And even if you’re not using it as a gift, this is a nice pattern to have in yourRead More
Garter Stitch Bow Tie Scarf
Today’s project is another one for the knitters. Knitting has been a favorite hobby of mine ever since I was a kid in grade school and every so often I like to share another pattern here on the blog for others that might enjoy knitting as a past time too.Read More
Knit Scrubbie Pattern Using Red Heart Scrubby Yarn
If you’re a knitter or a crocheter, you’ve probably seen your share of scrubbie patterns. And all those scrubbie patterns most likely had the same thing in common – they were made out of strips of nylon net. Nylon net is abrasive and makes a nice little scrubbie for doingRead More
Knitting Pattern for Classic Ripple Baby Afghan
Knitting has been a favorite hobby of mine since I was in grade school. I’ve tinkered around with lots of other crafts and hobbies over the years (beading, scrapbooking, sewing) but the one that I always stick with and keep coming back to is knitting. For me (and for lotsRead More
Easy Knit Infinity Scarf
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then my Dear Daughter and her mother-in-law should be very flattered right now. My daughter came over a few weeks ago with a cute little hand knit scarf on that was a Christmas present from her mother-in-law. Did I say itRead More
Knitting Newborn Hats for Hospitals
I love to find quick little knitting projects that I can do in an evening. I previously shared my Favorite Knit Dishcloth Pattern which has received lots of positive comments, so I thought I would share another one of my favorite fast projects – a newborn baby hat knitting pattern that canRead More
My Favorite Knit Dishcloth
The humble homemade knit dishcloth is a favorite in many households, including mine. They last a long time, wash up well, they’re sturdy for cleaning up. Plus, it’s one of those fast little knitting projects that gives you the quick satisfaction of seeing your finished project. I can often knitRead More