Knifty Knittings

Thank you guys for the love for my latest kit and the new branding! I’m glad you’re loving it as much as I am! I have a few mitten kits left in stock with 🤞hopefully🤞 more coming soon. Tap the link in my bio to learn more about everything that’s included in the kits!

If you’ve got a new bebe in your life to knit for, I have a new project for you! 👶 by Michaels Stores. Wrap that little one up in a soft and comfy Ombre Baby Blanket, made with new Caron Cotton Ripple Cakes! ♥ I love the nubbly texture of this yarn, and the complementary solid and variegated colors drew me right in. You’ll need two cakes – a solid and a variegated, which you can pick up at your local Michaels or order online. Head over to my IGTV for the step-by-step video (link below) and see just how easy this blanket is!



https://www.instagram.com/tv/CNLB1tejnEv/?igshid=k9pki7gkv3l7

Happy ! 🎉The Crossroads Wrap is here! She is knit almost entirely in color blocks, with a little surface crochet added afterwards for some fuss free colorwork. Believe me, you do not need to know how to crochet to make this wrap. 😅

You can find the full free pattern and video tutorial on my blog, or snag the inexpensive kit from with a digital copy of the pattern and four Hue + Me colors of your choice! Links for both are in the comments.❤️

One more week until the Crossroads Wrap is released! Big thanks to for helping with the name! 🙌 You all had much better suggestions than I could come up with. 😅

The Crossroads Wrap will be available next Friday as a kit with , or just grab any four coordinating skeins of Hue + Me.

Yarn: Hue + Me from x
Pattern: coming 1/29

Cruising along through the raglan increases of my . 💛What are you working on this fine ?

Yarn: Laine and Lotus
Pattern: PetiteKnit
Needles: Knit Picks

Happy ! I want to spread a little knitting love, so please enjoy a free pattern of your choice from my Ravelry shop with the code GIVINGTUESDAY today only! Also, all patterns are 20% off with all proceeds going to today, so it's a great time to stock up for a good cause! Ravelry shop link in comments. Happy knitting!

Pattern: the OG Chunky Cabled Hat by yours truly (circa 2016 😉)
Yarn: Wool Ease Thick and Quick

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is gifting something handknit that I know will be treasured. 🎁 by Michaels Stores. If you're short on time, whip up this cozy Festive Fair Isle Beanie for your loved ones this season!

I don't know of anyone that wouldn't appreciate a warm woolly beanie this time of year. 🎅 All you need are a few supplies, which can be found at your local Michaels! I used 5 different colors of Lion Brand Wool-Ease, and I just love how they complement each other. Michaels has a wide range of colors available, so you can mix and match to your heart's content! 🙌 You can even snag my favorite pom trimming scissors while you're there. 😉 Head over to my IGTV to see how to make this beanie, and find the supply link below.



How to video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHs54ZPj-Zv/?igshid=jbfzbvajfhx4

Yarn: https://bit.ly/3m8Hxjs

Free pattern: https://www.kniftyknittings.com/festive-fair-isle-beanie-free-pattern/

Meet the Raglan with a Twist! 🎉This is my FIRST raglan design 😅 and my most size inclusive design to date (17 sizes, from 34" to 73")!

The Raglan with a Twist combines a classic raglan shape with a unique applied hem (no seaming!) and subtle slipped stitch raglan increases. It is worked top down, featuring a cropped length (adjustable for a longer length) intended to be worn with 2-4 inches of positive ease for a flattering fit. Simply measure your bust, add your desired amount of ease, and choose the size with the closest measurement.

You can find the free pattern on my blog, or grab it in a kit directly from with a wide color range to choose from! 💚 link is in the comments. Happy knitting!

This is me pretending I wasn't freezing when it was 30 degrees with snow flurries the other day. 🥶 Today it's 75 and sunny! 😂 That's the midwest for ya. How's the weather where you are? Spoiler alert: the Raglan with a Twist pattern is coming in just a few days!

Yarn: Touch of Alpaca
Pattern: Raglan with a Twist

Any guesses on what this will be? 🤔 Coming this week!

If you caught my stories last night, you’ll know I finally finished this labor of love! 😅

She’s knit all in one piece, even the hem, from the top down. She has pretty little slipped stitch raglan increases to match the fishermen’s rib hem, and tubular bind offs. 😍

I’m currently looking for testers for sizes 34”-72”. If you’re interested, click the link in comments! I hope to be able to choose testers and email by tomorrow. Have a great Wednesday!

Yarn: Touch of Alpaca

Who's ready to whip up some super quick mittens? 🙋‍♀️ You guys know I love knitting mittens - they're fast, easy, and who doesn't love to receive a pair as a gift? Michaels Stores and I have teamed up on a new how-to video to walk you through each step of knitting these cozy Seed Stitch Mittens! We'll talk about when and why to use stitch markers, and how to weave in those pesky ends. I'm in love with this texture, what about you?

You can find all of the supplies needed in one convenient stop to your local Michaels or online at www.michaels.com. Who will you knit a pair for? Click the link below to get started!



https://bit.ly/32TB4lz

Happy Monday! 👋 How was your weekend? I've been plugging away on a new design with Touch of Alpaca, and it's coming along well! I'm a bit further along than in this photo - more like to the phase where you don't want to bind off because you worry it won't fit. 😅😅 Anyone else ever feel that way? What do you have on your needles this week?

We made it to Friday, guys! 🙌 How was your week? Ours was rough with the passing of our beloved Nemo cat, but starting homeschool has been a welcomed distraction.

I've been enjoying a little knit therapy with this Touch of Alpaca - have you tried this yarn? I'm loving how it's working up! 💚 I can't wait to show you what I'm working on, but until then I hope you have a lovely weekend!

Oh, hi! Hello! 👋 How have you been? I hope you've been enjoying a fun and safe summer. Ours has been very low-key, but we've been enjoying lots of quality time together. Next week we venture into the world of homeschooling! 😅😳I'm thankful that it's an option for us, but nervous about balancing time with running a business. Mostly I'm excited! I let Eleanor choose one topic to study this year and she chose dinosaurs, so we're both real pumped to learn everything about Compsognathus next week. 😂

On the knitting side of things, I've been working hard on new patterns (yes, plural!) and I have something exciting coming for you just in time for fall! So keep those peepers open. 👀

Have you done anything fun this summer? I'd love to hear about it!

*Pattern Sale for Flood Relief*

Friends, what a week it has been. If you missed the news, about a week ago here in mid Michigan, we had a significant amount of rain (not unusual). This led to a breach in the dam north of us, which eventually collapsed. The lake it held back completely drained within an hour (as in there is now a pit where a lake used to be), which put too much strain on the next dam down river, which also breached. This released a massive amount of flood water in our area, and forced over 10,000 residents to evacuate in a very short amount of time. Thankfully, there were no deaths or significant injuries! 🙌 We are also so thankful that our neighborhood stayed dry. Unfortunately, many neighborhoods did not. Some friends had flooding in their basements, some up to their main floors, and some homes are a total loss. They're calling this a 500 year flood, which occurred only 3 years after a 200 year flood in this area.

It has been heartbreaking to see the massive amount of loss in our community, but at the same time incredibly uplifting seeing everyone come together to help their friends, family and strangers even during a pandemic. ❤️ From what I've heard from friends, many flood insurance companies are not reimbursing people because they don't cover dam failures. Midland county has put together a Flood Relief Project Fund, and for the next week I'll be contributing 100% of profits from pattern sales from my Ravelry shop to the fund. I've marked down all patterns by 75%, which is the most I've ever marked them down, so now would be a great time to stock up! The discount will appear once items are added to your cart. If you feel inclined to share this with your knitting friends, I would sure appreciate it. ❤️ Ravelry link is in the comments.

It's the time of year that I see Daybreak Tee's popping up on my feed, and I am here for it! 🥰 Check out my Instagram stories to see a few of my recent favorites. I'm itching to make another one but I can't decide on color. What color would you knit this in? You can find the knitting kit for $27-$36 (depending on size) directly from Lion Brand Yarn through the link in the comments! Or head to the blog to check out the free pattern and step-by-step video tutorial. Happy knitting!

When you finish a seasonally appropriate sweater in time to wear it, you have to post a picture or it didn't happen, right? 😂 This might be my only knitted accomplishment in the last 6 weeks, but I'm so happy with it how it turned out! 🙌 This is the Saltwater Sweater kit in cinnamon from and I can't recommend it highly enough! I followed the pattern exactly as written, with the only modification being a tubular bind off for the neckline. It is sooo comfy and easy to wear. Have you finished any new projects lately?

Pattern: Saltwater Sweater from Wool and the Gang

How is this treating you? Sorry for the radio silence over here - it's hard to get motivated to post or do much more than work on this little sweater. We've found the 3 of us feel best when we keep busy and stick to a routine, so we're trying to do a little school work in the mornings and lots of outside play time in the afternoons. Plus allll the legos. I mean all of 'em. How are you holding up? ❤️

Yarn: Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton
Pattern: Saltwater Sweater from

Happy ! What are you working on today? I'm hoping to squeeze in a few relaxing rows of this wip this afternoon. 🤞

I'm working on the Saltwater Sweater in the color Cinnamon from Wool and the Gang's upcoming Summer collection. I'm loving this allover lacy/texture business. WATG's Summer collection will be released on March 25th! 🙌

Day 1 of "homeschooling". How are you holding up? I'm thankful my hubby is home, too, so he is doing a little afternoon recess with E. 😅 I'm taking a little time for myself to dive into this new yarn from Wool and the Gang. Their new summer collection is releasing on March 25th and you do not want to miss it. 🔥 I'm in love with this vibrant color, and I can't wait to show you what I'm working on!

How are you doing out there, friends? It's hard to believe everything that's been happening in the world even just in the past week. I'm so thankful to have a source of calm such as knitting when things are stressful, and I hope you have an outlet, too. If you're looking for a new pattern to try while spending more time at home, I'd love to share one of mine with you. Feel free to use the code KNITON in my Ravelry shop (link in comments) from now through Monday 3/16 to receive a free pattern of your choice! Just add any of my paid patterns to your cart (excluding my e-book) and apply the code at checkout. Stay well, and happy knitting!

Pattern: Coming soon...
Yarn:

Happy ! It's starting to feel like spring here in Michigan, which means it's almost time to bust out the spring/summer knits! 🌱Did you hear Lion Brand Yarn is having a sale on ALL kits right now? You can find my Daybreak Tee kit for less than $30 with the code KITS25! 🎉 I'll put a link in the comments for this kit, and also for the free pattern on my blog. Happy knitting!

She's growin'. 🌱Do you have any projects you've thoroughly enjoyed working on lately? This one is it for me - mostly mindless and peaceful, which is my favorite type of knit. 🤗

Yarn: Pine Meadow

52% of you voted for an asymmetrical shawl, so asymmetrical it is! 😆 Yay for crowd sourcing! 🙌 I'm pretty excited this one - stay tuned!

My hubby just left for Prague for the next 9 days, so if you need me... well I'll be here holding down the fort. 😳Send coffee. No, wine. Send coffee and wine. 😬☕️🍷

Yarn: Pine Meadow

These gorgeous skeins from told me they want to become a shawl, but they refuse to tell me what shape. Asymmetrical triangle? Top down triangle? What would you make? 🌲

Yarn: Wooly BFL in Pine Meadow

Happy ! How was your weekend? We took E to see Blue Man Group and it was awesome! 💙 I was worried she wouldn't be able to sit through a 1.5 hour show, but she was entranced. 😆

Thank you guys for the love for my Daylight Breaking shawl pattern this weekend! 💜 I'm so appreciative of the support, comments and shares. 🙌 If you missed it, you can find the free pattern on the blog. Have a great week!