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, […]
Easter Extravaganza: 18 Easter Knit and Crochet Patterns
Easter is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, then you’re loving the all-pastel everything in stores right now. I mean everything from pastel-colored candies (hello, Cadbury mini eggs, you delicious little devils!) to pastel home decor to pastel Peep throw pillows that I think are adorable even though I’m not sure […]
Seriously Sweet Valentine’s Knitting Patterns
This Valentine’s Day, I have decided that I want to give the special people in my life something truly special. Something more than just flowers, a box of chocolates, or a bottle of wine. This year, I have decided that everyone will be getting something hand knit by me: a gift from the heart! Whether […]
17 Easy Crochet Patterns for Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
When I think of February 14, I think of Valentine’s Day cards, dinner at a favorite restaurant, boxes of chocolate, and long-stemmed roses (please tell me I’m not alone!). While those are all tried-and-true ways of celebrating the occasion, they’re also predictable. Dull. Ho-hum. You get the picture. I’m thinking of making a change this […]
Twelve Crochet Christmas Carol Patterns
First of all, merry Christmas and happy holidays! Crocheters, it’s the best time of year for fun, laughter, food, family, and, you guessed it, crochet patterns. I bet that you are sitting at home with the kids right now, trying to figure out how to cook for all 23 people in your family. Why not […]
Countdown to Christmas: 10 Last-Minute Gifts
If you’ve been too busy to really start thinking about your Christmas gifting, you’re not alone. It always seems like Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the shopping season at the malls near my house—I know this because I’m always waiting in line with everyone else, panicking because I waited until the last minute […]
Knit and Crochet Christmas Wreaths
This is the time of year when it finally hits me that the holidays are almost here. Of course, I’m not ready—I feel like I just cleared out the Thanksgiving decorations, and now it’s time to dress up my living space for Christmas. My shopping list is still a mile long even after Black Friday, […]
29 Last-Minute Christmas Decor Patterns
Christmas is right around the corner—I know, I know, it snuck up on me too. I was so focused on Thanksgiving and then suddenly Christmas is just three weeks away! I know you might be starting to panic about everything you still have to do to get ready… well, don’t! It’s not too late to […]
Chilly Snowman Ornament Crochet Pattern
Hi everyone! I’m Amanda, the blogger behind Designing Crochet, and I’m here today to share my newest free pattern with you—a fun holiday ornament that’s sure to look great all season long. This was one of the first patterns I shared on Stitch & Unwind, and I appreciate you taking the time to check out […]
15 DIY Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family
Confession time: as much as I adore autumn, I always wait until the last minute to put together a Halloween costume. Every year around September, I decide that dressing up just isn’t worth the hassle or the cost, but between Halloween parties, taking my younger relatives trick-or-treating, and feeling like a Scrooge handing out candy […]
