I have two kids, very close together in age, and they are little mischief makers. One of their grandparents started calling them Little Garden Gnomes because she used to tell them a story about how the garden would look perfect before bed, but she’d come out in the morning to find the garden a mess […]
I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer, I picture blue skies, sunny skies, and rainbow skies. Sounds like the perfect combination, doesn’t it? Summer is also a great opportunity to take your little one outside and expose him and her to a whole new world of nature. Whether you’re going for […]
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 […]
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside. Whether you live near an ocean, lake, or pond, most people like spending time in the water when the heat starts building up. You’ll fit right in with all the other sea creatures in any of these summer sea inspired knitting patterns. Be honest: Did you ever […]
Special occasions are the best. There’s nothing like getting all dolled up in anticipation of a big event. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, baptism, or holiday, who doesn’t love looking and feeling glam from time to time? The best part is you can top off any dress with these beautiful knit shawls and wraps for […]
Knitting may seem intimidating at first. (I should know – I’m intimidated by it myself!) But there are simple ways to learn how to knit that won’t freak you out. When you begin learning a new crafting technique, you want to start small. So what’s the easiest project for the inexperienced knitter? I give you: the […]
There is a special woman in our lives that needs a little bit of extra recognition. While we should love on her everyday, having a special day that is all about her is truly a gift in itself. This year, instead of buying a gift, try knitting one for her. Not only will you have […]
Now that you have spent countless hours finishing that beautiful knit shawl pattern, you are going to want to wear it. Once you’ve made a cute shawl, you might wonder how you’ll keep it on all day. After all, nothing is worse than putting something on in the morning and not being able to keep […]
If you are looking for a great handmade baby gift, look no further! One of my favorite things to knit for gifts are baby items. Not only are they fast, but they are also ridiculously adorable. To take an ordinary knit baby item to a new level, consider adding texture by trying these free knit […]
Although winter knitting patterns will keep you warm no matter what Mother Nature throws your way, they might also be drab. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to look for food-inspired knitting patterns that are also comfortable to wear. If you’re ready to ditch those chunky-weight gray cowls and hats for colorful knitted accessories […]
