I’ve always loved farmer’s markets—so much so that I spent four years of weekends working for one! While I called it a “summer job,” the autumn harvest season is when the markets really kick into gear. The corn is high, the pumpkin patches are filling with giant orange globes, and the apples (my favorite fruit!) […]
When I first started knitting, figuring out how the needles worked together to create knits and purls was hard enough for me. I couldn’t even think about moving beyond straight needle knitting into knitting in the round. If you’re a beginner like I was, you may be in the same place. Or maybe you’ve been […]
Sweater patterns are fun to make because you knit one piece at a time and then see it come together before your eyes. You will always feel a huge sense of accomplishment and pride when you make the final stitch in a knit sweater. Plus, I’ve found that no matter what the weather, it is […]
Knit and crochet scarves are not only simple to work up, but the possibilities are endless when it comes to the design, color, and texture that you can create. Your creativity can take you far when you look at things in a different light. Using the same pattern with different types of yarns can give […]
Do you remember carrying around a knit baby blanket as a child? Often associated with comfort and security, a handmade blanket is one of the most precious gifts you can give a little one. I still have my favorite blanket as a child and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Whenever […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to drop everything and take a long European vacation? Well, yes, but most of us don’t have the luxury of money or time for a long trek through Belgium, France, and Spain. Most of us, however, do have enough money and time to spend on an absolutely gorgeous European-inspired knitting pattern! […]
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 […]
There’s nothing quite as exciting, daunting, or satisfying as filling a gaping blank space on your walls. Still, selecting your artwork can prompt some anxious questions. Will you use family photos, classic prints, or new age paintings? Maybe an ironic thrift store find or some DIY canvas art? Don’t feel baffled by these art mediums. […]
Garter stitch is one of the easiest stitches in knitting because it doesn’t require you to alternate the kinds of stitches you’re doing. You can just do the same thing over and over. It’s great for when you’re figuring out how to knit and need to practice the basics and get the movements down pat. […]
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 […]
