Knit aesthetic

knitting, yarn, cozy, crochet, crafts, cozy aesthetic, comfort, hobby

In Our Tools, Ourselves, we get to know fiber artisans of all walks, ages, styles and skill levels, by way of their tools. For more on the series, read the introduction. I’m enamored of Seattle photographer Kathy Cadigan‘s taste in knitting. (You’ll recall her Jón hat. See also Monochrome Tolt, Pembroke, Volcanic Maren, etc.) And […]

Kasey J. Ray on Instagram: "I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to pull out the needles + yarn and knit again! Perfect for deep winter days when you want to stay cozy but also need to work with your hands. I knitted the whole skein in a seeded rib stitch and then just weaved/stitched the buff into the size + shape I wanted, so it’s super simple to just pull on. ☺️🧶🕯"

A skein of yarn makes all the difference. Sourced, spun, and dyed the right way, and it changes the look and feel of a piece whether it's woven, knit, or crocheted. #marthastewart #crafts #diyideas

Learn how to knit stockinette stitch with this easy-to-follow tutorial. If you are learning how to knit take a look at this basic stitch.

Learn how to start lever knitting (also known as Irish cottage style) which allows for faster, fluid movement and cuts down on repetitive wrist strain.

knitting dog sweater