There is a special woman in our lives that needs a little bit of extra recognition. While we should love on her everyday, having a special day that is all about her is truly a gift in itself. This year, instead of buying a gift, try knitting one for her. Not only will you have […]
When you pick up a new ball of yarn, there is a plethora of information on that little slip of paper. Learn how to read a yarn label with ease, so that you can pick the perfect yarn for that knit baby sweater or crochet afghan pattern. This tutorial will decipher the yarn label so […]
Winter comes and I look forward to snuggling under a crochet afghan while I finish my knit holiday gifts. After a while, though, it because tiresome and the house loses that warm and snuggly feeling and just begins to feel stuff and closed in. The first day after a long winter that I am able […]
Several years ago I had the pleasure of getting to “know” Lee Gant in a Facebook fiber arts group, and that is when I first heard about her idea of sharing inspirational stories. I was touched and so excited that I felt I needed to share my own story (which is in the book, but […]
Hello Stitch and Unwind readers! I’m Bethany and I blog at Whistle and Ivy. I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are! Springtime has been lovely here in Northern Utah (USA), and all my spring bulbs have been coming alive and blooming in beautiful colors. Sadly, spring bulbs don’t last long. I wanted […]
I love walking around barefoot, and with the warmer weather arriving there is no better time to make a few pairs of these beautiful crochet barefoot sandals! Perfect for a day at the beach, a bar-b-que, an outdoor wedding or even just around the house! What better way to make your feet look and feel […]
Now that you have spent countless hours finishing that beautiful knit shawl pattern, you are going to want to wear it. Once you’ve made a cute shawl, you might wonder how you’ll keep it on all day. After all, nothing is worse than putting something on in the morning and not being able to keep […]
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, […]
It’s spring… or is it? While it’s definitely springtime according to the calendar, the weather lately (at least here in Chicagoland) has been anything but warm and welcoming. As in, there is snow on the ground, and I had to scrape snow and ice off of my windshield this morning. What kind of spring weather […]
Wedding season will be on us before we know it. If you are making your own wedding decor and DIY wedding accessories, you’ll love this simply stunning free crochet flower pattern that you can use as hairpiece for your big day. It’s everything you need in a decorative hair accessory; beautiful, dainty and stunning. You’ll […]
