One of my favorite things about the cold weather is the plethora of hot beverages I get to enjoy. I love sipping on a hot latté on a crisp spring morning or cozying up to a mug of piping hot peppermint tea after a long day. These drinks do more than soothe my throat—they soothe […]
I don’t know about you, but now that the holidays are over, I’ve put myself on a personal spending freeze. That means no new accessories for a while, as much as I want to change up my winter wardrobe! I’m a big fan of the DIY option all year, but I’m especially a fan times […]
For all the knitters, crochet enthusiasts, and general lovers of yarn, you might be interested to know about the textile traditions in different parts of the world. Some countries have a strong heritage for particular textile crafts and one such country is Ireland. Not just simply the “Land of Saints and Scholars” or the “Emerald […]
There’s just something about a good book that has the ability to completely transport you to another place. Whether you like the feel of a book in your hand, you love the convenience of e-readers, you prefer to listen to audiobooks when you’re on the go, or all of the above, I think we can […]
Crochet flowers have so many uses, from embellishments on clothes, blankets, and purses, to decorations around the house. This is why any good crocheter knows she needs a good crochet flower pattern in her arsenal that isn’t super complex and time-consuming but still looks cute. Enter: the Easy Peasy Crochet Flower Pattern & Tutorial to make […]
Today’s Free Pattern is just the thing to get you into a spring-like mood. This gorgeous headband would be the perfect accessory to lead you into the warmer weather, and the delicate flowers make it much more subtle than other flower crowns you see at stores. We’ll see you again next week for more amazing […]
Spring is the season of new life, and amongst the baby ducklings and little chicks that hatch during this season, you might find yourself or your family with a new addition of your own! If you know there’s about to be a new baby in your life (or even if there is one already!) you […]
Everyone has had the experience of making a garment—whether knitted, woven, sewn, crocheted, or a combo—following the directions exactly, measuring twice, and having it still look terrible on your body. This post will give you some tricks and tips to help you make and design garments that will fit your body, using finished patterns and making your […]
Happy Free Pattern Friday! Today’s pattern is a bold and beautiful afghan pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. This afghan is the perfect project to work up this time of year—the cozy, chunky yarn says “winter,” but the bright colors say “spring!” Let yourself get carried away with this colorful knitting pattern—it’s quick enough to […]
When I first heard about arm knitting, I was a little confused. For one, I wasn’t sure how the logistics of using your arms as knitting needles would work out. For another, wouldn’t you only be able to make huge knitting projects that way? As it turns out, I was wrong on both accounts! The […]
