Happy Free Pattern Friday! Today’s pattern is a bold and beautiful afghan pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. This afghan is the perfect project to work up this time of year—the cozy, chunky yarn says “winter,” but the bright colors say “spring!” Let yourself get carried away with this colorful knitting pattern—it’s quick enough to […]
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 […]
Free Pattern: Knit Beanie Pattern from Red Heart
It’s Friday once again, and you know what that means: another great free pattern! Today’s Free Pattern Friday is this too-cute knitting pattern from our friends at Red Heart Yarns. The cables add a fun texture to an otherwise simple hat, and you can’t go wrong with a knit beanie pattern this time of year! […]
Your Perfect Plaid: 8 Crochet Afghan Patterns
Let’s face it: Crochet afghans are a really great project to make (if you’ve got the time and the yarn, that is). They make great gifts and fabulous home decor, they’re often repetitive enough that you can work them up in your sleep, and there’s always a sense of accomplishment from finishing such a large […]
Blissful Blankets: 11 Knit Afghan Patterns
This winter weather has been pretty crazy where our offices are located. Temperatures have been both in the 40s and nearing zero in the same week, and I’ve started just keeping my gloves and hat in my car because I never know when I’m going to need them! Today it’s a balmy 31 degrees, and […]
You Knit That with What? + 9 Free Patterns
When I first heard about arm knitting, I was a little confused. For one, I wasn’t sure how the logistics of using your arms as knitting needles would work out. For another, wouldn’t you only be able to make huge knitting projects that way? As it turns out, I was wrong on both accounts! The […]
The Cutest Kitchen: 12 Kitchen Crochet Patterns
I don’t know about you, but the kitchen is the room of the house that I end up spending the most time in. I love to cook, and even when I’m not cooking or cleaning, I sometimes find that it’s nice to sit at the counter when I’m on the computer or reading a book […]
Free Pattern: Crochet Wrap Pattern from Red Heart!
Happy Free Pattern Friday, yarnies! I’ve been loving the look of crochet wraps at the moment. It’s basically an excuse to wear a blanket in public, and it’s a total fashion statement on top of that! There’s no better way to dress up a plain t-shirt or sweater than by throwing on a cozy wrap. […]
19 Jaw Dropping Crochet Afghans
Sometimes different crochet afghans start to seem not all that different anymore. Colors and patterns begin to blend together after looking at them for too long. If you’re in need of something to inspire you to pick up your hooks again, check out some of these 19 Jaw Dropping Crochet Afghans. These crochet afghans were […]
