The ribbed beanie is a beloved classic for knitters, designers and consumers alike. It’s simple but stylish, it pairs well with almost any outfit and the ribbing pattern creates extra stretch, allowing for a seamless fit. The Valley Beanie is my take on the timeless and charming ribbed hat. The ribbed beanie is a beloved…
How to Yarn Round Needle (YRN)
Have you ever come across a pattern that calls for a yarn over (YO) prior to working a Purl stitch? I definitely have and instructions weren’t always clear on how to do so. This was very frustrating for me when I was a beginner knitter. Even seasoned knitters might encounter this problem if they are…
How to Knit the Staghorn and Reverse Staghorn Cable in the Round
The Staghorn and Reverse Staghorn Cable are a beautifully textured cables that will add intrigue and dimension to any knitting project. Both cables are worked over a series of 16 stitches and consist of a 6 round repeat. We will begin with the Staghorn cable first. The cable gets its name because it has the…
How to Knit the Lacy Day Beanie
This is one of my favorite designs to date! The Lacy Day beanie has a warm feminine charm that is perfect for any season. It features beautiful yet simple mock lace cables balanced with regular six stitch cables. Although it may look intimidating, the mock lace cable is actually easy to do and fun to…
How to knit a Christmas Tree Ornament
In this tutorial I am going to teach you step by step how to knit this sweet little Christmas tree ornament. The holidays are such a special time of the year and I love taking the time to craft my own decorations. This is a simple and quick tutorial and I have a knit along…
How to Knit Mini Decorative Pumpkins
Looking for a sweet and simple pumpkin tutorial, look no further! These mini pumpkins are easy to knit, super cute and make the perfect stash busting project. You can dress them up or down, go traditional, colorful or make them spooky! Follow along as I knit these cuties on my YouTube channel Griswold Knits or…
How to knit a slouchy beanie: Autumn Breeze Beanie
The Autumn Breeze Beanie is super comfy, and cute! When I wear this hat I want nothing more than to walk through the crisp fall air, trudge through crunching leaves and sip on some hot chai tea. This is a beautifully simple design great for beginners and seasoned knitters alike. The hat features a double…
How to knit the Tied Up and Twisted Beanie
Hi guys thank you for stopping by! The Tied Up and Twisted Beanie is my latest design and I am in love with all the texture and unique stitches in this hat. My goal was to create something elegant and beautiful. I used the Estonian Button stitch and wrapped cables to give this hat its…
How to knit the slouchy Camp Beanie
If you are looking for the perfect cozy, slouchy beanie look no further! The Camp Beanie is my go to hat. This is the Beanie that I would always throw in my bag when I was out and about on a camping adventure, hence the name. The original design was a little rough so I…
How to knit the Waffles With Honey Hat
I had so much fun designing the Waffles With Honey Hat! It features a panel of beautiful honeycomb cabling surrounded on either side by a modified waffle stitch motif. Hence the name “Waffles With Honey.” My goal was to create a very textural but balanced beanie. I hope you knit one of these bad boys,…