Knitting for ourselves and our families can be a wonderful hobby for a slow lifestyle. When we create homemade clothes, accessories, and decorations for our homes, we stop overspending and buying the same things as everyone else. From hand knit socks to dishcloths straight from the farmhouse, here are lots of things that you can knit on your own.
Cabin socks (also known as house socks or worsted weight socks) are a warm alternative way to knit up a pair of woolly socks. Whether it’s your first step into sock knitting or you’ve been wanting to cast on something new, cabin sock knitting is easier (and cozier) than you may think. Contents What is…
The Gardenia Twist Cable Knit Bracelet is an intermediate level project and a great first cable project for new knitters who want a quick and pretty results! Skill level and materials for this cable knit bracelet Knit in a simple cable twist, the Gardenia Twist Bracelet is started with a provisional cast on, knit flat…
Slow knitting is the act of knitting intentionally. This means that the supplies we choose, the reasons why we knit, and how we actually spend our time knitting are all part of the slow knitting movement. Read on for more about what is slow knitting, plus how to practice and benefit from it. Contents The…
The Simple Cabin Socks are easy to knit worsted weight knit socks. Knit cuff down in beginner-friendly stockinette stitch, these cabin socks have a heel flap and gusset and are closed at the toe with a kitchener stitch. Skill level and materials for these Simple worsted weight knit socks The Simple Cabin Socks Knitting Pattern…
Today I’m knitting greens and golds and talking about a simple way to take better knitting photos on the Farmhouse Knitting Podcast. Tune in below or scroll down for all yarn, patterns, and more. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! However you celebrate, this is a great week to pull out your kelly green and golden yarn…
Ahhh, springtime. The sweet song of robins. The sun staying out just a bit longer. Crocuses popping out of the hills. And the changes in our yarn: the fibers, the colors, and projects that transition us from months of dull and cold into a hopeful new spring season. Today Iām sharing 5 fun spring yarns…
