Mother’s day is just 16 days away, but it’s never too late to show your mom that you care. Today we are featuring beautiful and feminine afghan patterns from our new collection 14 Crochet Afghans for Mother’s Day Gifts. Many of these patterns are reader favorites and feature unique and pretty crochet stitches. Like I […]
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Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts: 16 Crochet Patterns
Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away. I still don’t understand why we only dedicate one day of the year to make our mothers feel special; we should dedicate every day to our mothers. After all, they’re the ones who brought us here. Even if your mom is no longer with you or […]
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 […]
How to Knit a Baby Blanket for Any Nursery
The process of getting ready for a baby to arrive is exciting, joyful, and a little scary at times. So much needs to get done before you get to bring home that tiny bundle of joy. Schedules need to be adjusted, siblings need to be ready and accepting of a new companion, and the house […]
12 Patchwork Patterns
I’m a big fan of the patchwork seen in quilt patterns. I’m always reminded of the quilt my mother would bring out on occasion, a memento from her grandmother. While I don’t have to sew, that doesn’t mean I can’t piece together a beautiful crochet afghan reminiscent of my great-grandmother’s quilt. In my hunt for […]
12 Crochet Blanket Patterns for your Grandkids
Christmas is just a few months away, which means that if you haven’t started working up Christmas presents for your grandchildren, you should probably get going! Handmade Christmas gifts are always a great idea: they’re very easily personalized with your grandkid’s favorite color or school colors, and they’re a sweet and sentimental gift. Throughout the […]
Crochet Through Time: 32 Vintage Patterns
Welcome crocheters, step into my time machine. I thought it might be nice to take a little trip back in time to get vintage patterns your mother or grandmother fawned over. As a bit of a vintage fanatic, I knew that it would be too overwhelming if I didn’t focus in on a specific time […]
For the Love of Granny Squares: 27 New Crochet Granny Square Afghans
What do vibrant flowers, parquet tiles, and classic stripes have in common? They can all dress up your crochet blanket patterns through the same beloved technique—crochet granny squares. This is one of my favorite ways to work up an afghan because it’s so convenient; if you only have a few precious minutes for crocheting, you […]
Fresh-Picked Free Knitting Patterns for the Farmer’s Market
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!) […]
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 […]
