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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 especially in times where I’m […]
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 latte 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 – […]
Today’s free 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 […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and let’s face it, it’s hard to figure out what to get for your guy. All of the advertisements and store displays this time of year are filled with jewelry, roses, pinks, and chocolates, which might be inspiring if you’re shopping for a lady but are a little […]
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 […]
I don’t know about you, but the kitchen is the room of the house that I end up spending the most time in. I love to cook and even when I’m not cooking or cleaning, I sometimes find that it’s nice to sit at the counter when I’m on the computer or reading a book […]
It’s Friday once again, and you know what that means: another great free pattern! Today’s Free Pattern Friday is this too-cute knitting pattern from our friends at Red Heart Yarns. The cables add a fun texture to an otherwise simple hat, and you can’t go wrong with a knit beanie pattern this time of year! […]
