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, […]
Scrapbuster: Pom Pom Pandemonium
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, […]
11 Whimsical Woodland Afghans
This holiday season, take a stroll through a winter woodland fantasy with these 11 fabulous crochet afghan patterns from AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. Take a stroll through your own enchanted forest as you browse these bright and bold designs, then make your favorite (or favorites, if you’re feeling extra crafty) to give your home a rustic and whimsical […]
16 Garter Stitch Patterns You Won’t Want to Miss
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. […]
#StitchWithLove: Charity Afghan Pattern by Marie Segares!
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter and I love to crochet for charity. While there are definitely situations when money or other volunteer services are more helpful, there is something incredibly healing and inspiring about a handmade gift. That’s why I’m always on the look out for charities that accept handmade goods. In this post, I’ll be […]
World’s Biggest Stocking? You can help make it happen! & GIVEAWAY
I recently came across a great project that I thought I would share with you. Caron Yarns is trying to craft the world’s biggest stocking in the name of charity. According to Caron, “The World’s Biggest Stocking” initiative will not only break a Guinness World Record, but is also a charity knitting/crocheting project. The stocking […]
Mommy’s Little Gnome Knit Baby Hat Pattern
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 […]
#SpringMeadowKAL – Week 1 – Reader Progress
Week 1 of our Spring Meadow Knit Along is underway, and we are loving all the progress shots that our faithful readers are submitting. Check them all out! As you can see, we are getting creative with the yarn colors and even brands. The possibilities are endless! How much fun are you having working on […]
Fancy Finishes: Edges to Impress
Have you ever finished a beautiful crochet afghan and wondered how you can add that perfect finishing touch to the edges? Sometimes I’ll work up a simple crochet baby blanket for a new baby and when it’s done, I’ll realize that it needs just a little something extra to make it the ultimate special gift. […]
May the Force Be With You: 7 Free Star Wars Crochet Patterns
If you have a Star Wars fan in your life, chances are you have heard all about the new movie that is coming out in late 2015. You’ve probably also been shown the newest sneak peek trailer released by the studio and heard all about the character names that were revealed recently, too. I’m a […]
