Sometimes we all need that perfect knit hat pattern in our repertoire that we don’t have to think about or concentrate on. This is one of those great easy knitting patterns. Once you have cast on, you’ll relax and just settle into the rhythm and before you know it, you’ll have a finished hat! This […]
Happy-Go-Lacy Crochet Shawl Pattern
This easy going crochet shawl pattern uses colorful sock yarn that is super cheerful to crochet and wear. If that isn’t aweome enough, it folds up neatly, so it’s the perfect little crochet piece to carry everywhere. Use it as either a scarf or shawl, whenever you might need a light layer of warmth. I tend […]
Bold and Breezy: 20 Spring Sweater Patterns
It’s spring… or is it? While it’s definitely springtime according to the calendar, the weather lately (at least here in Chicagoland) has been anything but warm and welcoming. As in, there is snow on the ground, and I had to scrape snow and ice off of my windshield this morning. What kind of spring weather […]
DIY Spring Cleaning Tools to Knit and Crochet
Winter comes and I look forward to snuggling under a crochet afghan while I finish my knit holiday gifts. After a while, though, it because tiresome and the house loses that warm and snuggly feeling and just begins to feel stuff and closed in. The first day after a long winter that I am able […]
Scrapbuster: Pom Pom Pandemonium
Whether you call them Pom Poms, Pom-Pon, Pompon or Pompom, there is no denying the versatility of this little ball of fluff! Around here the consensus is that we should call them Pom Poms. A Pom Pom is largely defined as a loose, fluffy, decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. They may come in many colors, […]
How to Read Yarn Labels
When you pick up a new ball of yarn, there is a plethora of information on that little slip of paper. Learn how to read a yarn label with ease, so that you can pick the perfect yarn for that knit baby sweater or crochet afghan pattern. This tutorial will decipher the yarn label so […]
Chevron Crochet Baby Blanket
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 ChiWei, the pattern’s creator, originally made this as a baby blanket and it would look so cute done up in baby pastels!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 […]
Peaceful Knitted Shawl Pattern
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 […]
Amigurumi Pony Pattern
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 […]
Guest Post: The Best Spring Sock Patterns EVER!
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 […]
