blog
Although I have owned a set of crochet hooks for years, and use them constantly to help me with my knitting, I’ve never actually learned how to crochet. One of …
Crochet is massively on the up and coming and could be considered the “it” craft of the year. Celebrities are covered in it and it’s all over pinterest, that must …
Comfy sweaters, gorgeous shawls, long scarves, knit dresses and warm blankets. Chilly weather calls for more fabric to keep us warm. But all that fabric can be a bit much …
The winter is approaching and we’ve already started thinking about what we can knit to stay warm during the cold winter months. Scarves and shawls have become more significant than …
Stripes are a classic fashion staple that seems to never go out of style. You may have read our article last week on striped patterns and gotten super inspired to …
│S│T│ R│ I │P│E│D│ S W E A T E R S Continuing with the classic knits, striped sweaters are next in line.The nautical striped sweater look has been around …
Knitting smaller items in the round has forced knitters to resort to some strange looking approaches. The two main options for doing these types of projects are using double-pointed needles …
I think we can all safely say that we did not think that leg warmers would be returning after blowing up in the 80s and early 2000s. But, fashion is …
Cables are a popular motif in warm sweaters for the fall and winter. This is probably because they bring both form and function to knit garments. So let’s discuss the …
Fall is officially here, at least in Norway! The temperature and leaves are dropping, which is often the largest telltale sign. You may be wondering what trends to expect this …
It is sweater knitting season. The weather is cooling off, and the internet is full of inspiration for knitting sweaters. If you’re anything like me, your Knit&Note Planner is already …
S W E A T E R W E A T H E R : three transitional fall sweaters you can knit yourself The seasons are changing and fall is …
The classic view of knitting is with a pair of straight needles. But honestly, I haven’t made anything with needles that look anything like that in years. I pretty much …
Have you been thinking about wanting to learn how to knit for a while, but just never started? I definitely have! My name is Lotta and I have been interested …
I love a good ribbed edge. On the brim of a hat, the edge of a pair of mittens or socks, or the cuff of a sweater. It has both …
knitted scarf / neckerchief / bandana An accessory of many names! I do realise that we are still in summer and that this may not be needed for another couple …
We are now well into summer and the season of Christmas in July is upon us. Maybe you’ll see summer camp kids decorating a pine tree, or a Santa handing …
Knitting is a great hobby shared by many people, making it a great way to meet like-minded people and make friends. However, that’s not what I’m talking about in this …
It’s Fun to Make New Friends: Knit & Crocheted Stuffed Animals Read More »
Referring to our previous blogpost on sunset sweaters, sweaters during the summer is a necessity in some nordic countries. Although I wish we could be without, at least we can …
Although we are in the midst of summer, certain countries are renowned for temperature drops when the sun is setting. That means that the dress you were wearing during the …
We recently did an article on different types of knitting needles. However, we didn’t discuss the material of the needles. Here, we will talk about the main materials used, and the …
What are your needles made of?: Pros and Cons of knitting needle materials Read More »
A summer designed for crochet goods is approaching us rapidly. If you want to look fashionable this summer without sacrificing your comfortability and body temperature; this trend is for you. …
Don’t worry, we get it. It can be hard to keep yourself knitting during the hot summer months. Your hands get sweaty and sticky, it is too hot to have …
Motivating yourself: 5 tips to keep knitting this summer Read More »
The perfect summer wardrobe staple: knitted tanks and tees. You may be unsure about what’s in fashion or how to dress this summer, I am here to help! Trends are …
When I first started knitting it was on big, long, straight needles. Unnecessarily long, I should add, given that I was knitting a headband. However, that is what I had …
Getting to know Your Needles: A Beginner’s Guide Read More »
We are moving towards summer, but that does not mean you should stop knitting! There are so many perfect pieces and patterns for the slightly warmer months. We already discussed …
The humble and hardworking dishcloth. Dishcloths make excellent projects for beginners to practice their skills. We’ll talk about the benefits of knitting dishcloths, the classic dishcloth pattern and other pattern …
We’re about one month into spring and the weather is starting to warm up. However the weather shouldn’t control whether we knit or not. Knitting and other yarn crafts aren’t …
How to incorporate the most trendy spring color at the moment into your wardrobe, green. There are so many trends to keep up with, but what is nice about colors …
With our very own founders, Anne Emilie and Kjartan, expecting an addition to their family quite soon, we seem to have babies on the brain here at Knit&Note. Baby knits …
