Hey knitters, have you heard? Knit bag patterns are all the rage these days. Why spend a lot of money on a designer purse at a department store when you can make one yourself for a lot less money? Plus, when you knit a bag, you can personally decide on every detail and customize the […]
I don’t know about you, but I find knitting extremely therapeutic. When I’ve had a bad day, coming home and picking up a knitting project is a great way to relax, clear my head, and focus my thoughts on something simple and enjoyable. When I’m working on a therapy knitting project, my worries just melt […]
As a knitter, I enjoy looking at patterns from around the world. Knitting styles and preferences from different cultures are so interesting, and it’s fun to work with techniques and motifs that are new to me. And with the big games coming up this summer, where athletes from all around the globe will be coming together to […]
Garter stitch is one of the easiest stitches in knitting because it doesn’t require you to alternate the kinds of stitches you’re doing. You can just do the same thing over and over. It’s great for when you’re figuring out how to knit and need to practice the basics and get the movements down pat. […]
Just because it’s summer break for your kids doesn’t mean you should take a break from crafting! 26 Light and Lacy Knitting Patterns for Summer Celebrate the warmer weather by making yourself some new clothes and accessories to wear as the weather heats up. These gorgeous knit tops, shawls, scarves, and more are hand-picked summer favorites. […]
Has this ever happened to you? You’re flying to your son’s house the day before Thanksgiving. You accidentally sleep in and have to skip the coffee and speed to get to the airport on time. Unfortunately, there is already a huge line of people waiting to get through security. You grumpily trudge through the sluggish line, looking forward […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching for many of us around the world (it’s the second Sunday of May, if you don’t know!). What is a better gift for Mom than a knit? Luckily, we still have a few weeks to get our knitting in! Here is a collection of some of my favorite easy knits, […]
Hannah from Rain Mountain Crafts is back today to share some of her favorite knit sock patterns for spring! Light and lacy, these knit socks are just the thing for a breezy spring day. Be sure to check out her blog to follow along with more of her knitting adventures! I like to think that […]
It’s April 1st, it’s Free Pattern Friday, and there are no jokes here! Season 2 of Outlander begins airing this month, and if you’re a fan like me, you’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment since the last one ended. In the time it’s taken to film the second season, I’ve had time to read four […]
This Northern Lights Knit Capelet pattern from Purl Soho is the perfect way to welcome in the warm spring weather while still keeping your shoulders warm during the last days of the winter chill! A free knitting pattern that has style and sass, you can layer this knit capelet over a light shirt or a […]
