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You've bookmarked the pattern that you've admired on Pinterest. But every time you're about to use the technique, something stops you; it looks complicated. It isn't. Here's everything you need to start this weekend. It's Fisherman's rib, and once you understand two things (what the stitch does and how to alternate colors), you're ready to cast on your first project on wooden knitting needles from Lantern Moon. This guide covers everything from scratch: the stitch, the tools, the technique, and what to make once you've got it down. What Is Fisherman's Rib Stitch? (And How It Differs from Regular Ribbing) Fisherman's...

A warm June afternoon, a park bench dappled in sunlight, the gentle click of wooden knitting needles, and strangers stop and ask you, “What are you making?” That's the magic of WWKIPDAY, and this year, you're invited — a day that transforms knitting from a home hobby into a vibrant, visible celebration of craft and community. This year, Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIPDAY) falls on Saturday, June 13, 2026 — and at Lantern Moon, we think it's worth showing up with tools that match the occasion. What is Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIPDAY) In 2005, Danielle Landes picked...

In 2010, one person taught the world to knit. She was probably your grandmother. In 2026, 62 million Instagram posts are doing her job. The craft didn't change. Everything around it did. And somehow, through all of it, the stitches still feel just as warm. By 2026, something has changed. To learn knitting, you don't have to wait for your grandma's precious free time. Open a YouTube or Instagram channel, and you can learn the basics in a single afternoon and continue building advanced skills through online classes and tutorials. You can choose from interchangeable needle systems, row counters, project-tracking...

Everyone says love is in the air, while knitters know love lives in every stitch. This June, Lantern Moon is celebrating Pride Month with three handmade patterns designed to be worn together: a Vintage Scarf, Leg Warmers, and a crochet Button Flower, worked in a rich stripe sequence of five hand-dyed shades. Whether you're knitting or crocheting for yourself or someone you love, these pieces are worth making slowly. At Lantern Moon, we believe the tool you hold in your hands matters as much as the stitches you create. Whether you choose double-pointed or interchangeable circular knitting needles, they are...