I imagined trying to get a cat into a sweater, and it would be kind of like squeezing a water balloon into a sock. If the water balloon was heavily armed. And pissed off at you.
But it would be so worth it, once the wounds healed.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles double point stash yarnBerets are an immensely fun hat shape, full of opportunity. Babies are also fun and full of opportunity.
So why not put them together?
Difficulty level: Intermediate
wool worsted weightShrugs are fun to wear and good to knit if your attention span is not quite up to doing an entire sweater.
Shrugs are also an excuse to bring out your summer shirts a little bit early. Say, March-ish.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles double point wool worsted weightHair doesn’t always cooperate. But knitting does.
Difficulty level: Easy
fingering weight stash yarn straight needlesThere was a lot that was wrong about the 1980’s. Teased bangs. Blue eye shadow. Double-digit mortgage rates.
But leg warmers? Leg warmers were so right.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
bulky weight circular needles merinoA Norwegian-style sweater in baby size, so that you can keep your eyes on the goal.
I steek, therefore I am.
Difficulty level: Advanced
circular needles double point fingering weight woolA deceptively simple mock cable sock that brings a little texture to your tootsies.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
double point fingering weightThe yummiest-looking zero-calorie cake ever.
Although probably a bit woolly, if you dug in your fork.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
acrylic stash yarn straight needles worsted weightFuzzy yarn is one of those things that you either love or loathe.
In this scarf, I love it.
Difficulty level: Easy
bulky weight straight needlesEvery kid wants to be a pirate. I mean, who wouldn’t? I want to be a pirate, deep down, and I’m thirty.
And it’s very important, me hearties, that a young pirate be properly attired.
Difficulty level: Advanced
circular needles cotton DK weight double point straight needlesA sweet child’s cardigan for your little fashionista.
Watch out for those mud puddles, though.
Difficulty level: Advanced
alpaca circular needles DK weight double pointSometimes the urge to give yarn a spanking is just overwhelming.
It’s not a fetish if you call it “felting”.
Tips sheet here.
Difficulty level: Easy
alpaca circular needles wool worsted weight yarnA lightweight little sweater for throwing on over your short sleeve top or throwing over your shoulder.
It’s the perfect thing for spring, so you might as well start now.
Difficulty level: Advanced
cotton double point straight needles worsted weight yarnNever has a lobster (sorry, lobstah) received such loving treatment as Louie does in this remarkable washcloth.
Difficulty level: Easy
cotton straight needles worsted weightWarm cables for cold heads and long attention spans.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
circular needles DK weight double point merinoA quick and easy bag, for people who never get bagged out.
An excellent pattern for gifts.
Difficulty level: Easy
bulky weight straight needles woolSometimes you’re in the mood for fiendish complexity, and sometimes you’re in the mood for elegant simplicity.
This dishcloth is for your elegant mood.
Difficulty level: Beginner
cotton straight needles worsted weightHat, head warming, for the purpose of.
An intricate hat pattern by men, for men.
Difficulty level: Advanced
circular needles double point sport weight woolYou have to be feeling ambitious to take on a gloves pattern.
So it sure helps if it’s a pretty one.
Difficulty level: Advanced
double point merino worsted weightI do love me a good bag, I do. And I do love cotton yarn.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
cotton double point worsted weight
