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!) […]
Two Skeins or Less: 12 Quickie Crochet Afghan Patterns
A few years ago, I had the bright idea to start crocheting my own striped blanket. I used simple double crochet stitches and didn’t plan on using any color changes except when I finished a full skein of yarn. As I soon found out, however, crocheting a full afghan is a huge commitment. I’ve been […]
Straight Needle Knitting: 30 Easy Knitting Patterns
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 […]
Granny Square Cowl Crochet Pattern
Hello all! It’s Bethany again, the blogger behind Whistle and Ivy. I was thinking today about how much I am grateful for seasons. Isn’t it wonderful? Just about the time you are fed up with the current temperatures, the world shifts and gives you a lovely change (at least here in Northern Utah). As much […]
Get Hooked On These Unique Crochet Patterns
If there’s one thing that can be said about crochet, it’s that it is not limited to making hats and scarves. As long as yarn and a crochet hook are in supply, crocheters have created some truly interesting items that don’t always fit within a certain category. I’ve looked all over AllFreeCrochet to find the […]
Summer Sweater Patterns: 10 Summer Knits for Every Occasion
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 […]
Uniquely Yours: Textured Scarves to Turn You Diva
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 […]
The Best Flower Garden: 25 Crochet Flower Patterns
Whenever I start getting spring fever, I get the urge to grow flowers. I always start out with the best green-thumb intentions: seeds—check. Water pot—check. Adorable pot to grow things in—check, check, check. Somehow, things always get in the way, and I forget about the poor little guys until it’s too late. This year, my […]
The Quickest One Skein Patterns You’ll Ever Knit
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 […]
26 Simple Knit Baby Blankets
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 […]
