There’s nothing quite like a crochet bohemian blanket to pull together a bohemian-inspired living room. “Hold on though,” you might be asking, “what exactly is a bohemian style?” The simplest answer to that question is it’s a home decor style that emphasizes eclectic designs, unique objects, and worldly-inspired aesthetics. It is a shabby-chic style with vibrant colors […]
Are you a fan of teaching others? Do you love spending your afternoons crocheting and knitting your heart away? Well, now that your kids are heading off to school, so should you! Join the thousands of other crochet creators and knitting newbies who’ve gained the knowledge and confidence to teach others through the Craft Yarn […]
Who here has seen the movie Miss Congeniality? In it, the beauty pageant host (played by William Shatner) says, “Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.” What does Miss Rhode Island reply? “That’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25th. Because it’s not too hot, not too cold, all […]
Who says sweaters are only for the fall? These free sweater knitting patterns provide sweater ideas for the entire year! From cardigans to mock necks and everything in between, these fashion-forward sweaters are some of our favorite projects, regardless of the season. We guarantee you will love these knit sweaters as you cozy up in the […]
I don’t know about you, but in my opinion, there are few materials as gorgeous and luxurious as lace! To me, the delicate repeating patterns look almost like little flowers. I love how intricate lace is, yet how durable some good lacy afghan patterns can be. On top of that, lace is a light material […]
I have two kids, who happen to both be on summer break, so that means that I am always on the go. We are always traveling from one place to another, headed to one activity to the next. Of course, that cuts into my knitting time, but the perfect solution is to have quick one […]
Sadly, it seems like summer is almost over, but at the same time it almost feels like it hasn’t begun. I say this because it’s been so rainy here in the Chicagoland area and we haven’t hit the all-time high temperatures like usual. There’s still plenty of time left to make the best of the […]
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’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!) […]
Whether you buy into their mystical qualities or not, zodiac signs can be a lot of fun. Some people strongly identify with and embrace their sign. Others think it’s all a bunch of baloney. But most people will still look for their horoscope in magazines, because it’s sort of like being in a special club […]
