Why Can’t I Download My Etsy Instant Download Pattern? (And How to Fix It)

September 25, 2026.Reading time 13 minutes.

a mobile phone and instant download knitting pattern PDF files printed out on paper

If you’re a knitter, crocheter, or any kind of crafter, chances are you’ve bought — or at least considered buying — an instant download pattern. Etsy has become most crafters’ go-to marketplace for instant download PDF patterns, largely thanks to the sheer abundance of designs available, from vintage-inspired classics to brand-new releases from independent designers. […]

The Art of Custom Puppets: A Knitter’s Perspective

June 19, 2026.Reading time 5 minutes.

Written by Marie. Here at The Knitting Times, we love showcasing the work of talented artists and makers. While our usual focus is knitting, yarn, and the wonderful things that can be created with a pair of needles, we also know that creativity comes in many different forms. For knitters, making something is rarely just […]

How AI is Damaging The Knitting Community

February 2, 2026.Reading time 6 minutes.

See that photo just above? It is taken from a cover for a knitting pattern book for sale on Amazon. What is worrying is that the cover, as well as the contents of the book, are made completely by AI. If you look carefully, you can see that the Panda is just nonsense and not […]