I love the look of crochet baskets – it’s such a fun and unique way to use your yarn, and they’re useful, too! This Tiny Cable Stitch Basket from Look What I Made can even be used to keep your crochet hooks in order, like in the picture! Get organized by making a few of […]
I just love chevron, don’t you? This Chevron Baby Blanket from 1 Dog Woof uses a corner-to-corner technique to work up these beautiful chevron stripes. ChiWei, the pattern’s creator, originally made this as a baby blanket and it would look so cute done up in baby pastels! However, I love the look of these bold […]
What’s the perfect thing to wear in the spring? A shawl, of course! No one likes bundling up in bulky layers when the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze to be enjoyed, but let’s face it: if a cloud passes over the sun, that warm day turns chilly in a hurry. This Peaceful […]
I’m crazy about amigurumi patterns and also about horses, so this Amigurumi Pony pattern from All About Ami is right up my alley! It would be easy to modify this pattern into a unicorn or a pegasus with the addition of a little horn or wings, too, making this a great crochet project to make […]
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 […]
This groovy crochet granny square is the pattern you need if you want to make a fun and funky afghan! The Floral Kaleidoscope Afghan Square from Gleeful Things combines a delicate floral motif with a bold color scheme that all comes together in a truly unique way. You could alternate the order of the colors […]
When I first started watching the television series Outlander, the first thing I noticed were all the great chunky knits that the characters wear. I’m sure it’s rather cold in Scotland, and even though the series began in the summertime, I was already longing for fall just by looking at all the wraps and cowls […]
Easter is just around the corner, and bunnies are adorable any time of year, don’t you think? Especially if the bunny in question is actually a baby in this Baby Bunny Rabbit Hat from Gina Michele! This simple take on a bunny hat is perfect for little ones and since it’s all one color, it […]
Earlier this week, we introduced you to loom knitting, which is a fun alternative knitting technique that doesn’t require needles. Today we’re teaching you about another way to knit without needles: finger knitting! This is an especially great way to knit on the go, because you don’t need any special kinds of tools at all […]
Have you ever tried loom knitting? Since they’re typically made of brightly-colored plastic, it’s easy to mistake knitting looms for a kid’s toy (although I think giving one to a child who’s old enough to knit would be a great idea!) I know I’ve probably walked past them a dozen times in the craft store […]
