One of my favorite things about the cold weather is the plethora of hot beverages I get to enjoy. I love sipping on a hot latté on a crisp spring morning or cozying up to a mug of piping hot peppermint tea after a long day. These drinks do more than soothe my throat—they soothe […]
What’s Your Style? 4 Knitted Cup Cozies
One of my favorite things about the cold weather is the plethora of hot beverages I get to enjoy. I love sipping on a hot latte on a crisp spring morning or cozying up to a mug of piping hot peppermint tea after a long day. These drinks do more than soothe my throat – […]
The kids are going back to school, so why don’t you?
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 […]
35 Free Knitting Patterns Royalty Would Love
If you’re anything like me, you know all the ins and outs of the British Royal Family—the history of the crown, who’s married to who, the order of crown succession, and on and on. I got up at three in the morning to watch William and Kate’s wedding and love when new pictures of their […]
14 Popular Knit and Crochet Ponchos: Free Patterns!
Fall is my favorite season, but I’ll admit that once you take away the changing leaves and the pumpkin spice everything, there’s one very frustrating aspect of autumn that remains: the fickle weather. It’s that time of year again when the weather’s getting chilly, but if you wear a coat when you leave the house […]
#springmeadowKAL – Week 6 is now LIVE
Here we go, folks! Week 6 of the Spring Meadow Knit Along is ready to go. Heidi of Hands Occupied has come to the studio once again to demonstrate this weeks stitches. Grab that WIP and follow along, you’ll be ready for week 7 in no time at all. Don’t forget that there is a […]
#springmeadowKAL – Week 4 is now LIVE!
Hey everyone! How are you all doing on your Spring Meadow Scarves? The newest section of the pattern is now live, and Heidi of Hands Occupied has filmed another video demonstration for you. In case you are just joining us, I have posted the instructions on getting started and where to find all the steps […]
Totally Tote: 9 Fresh Tote Bags to Knit Today
Spring has finally sprung here in Chicago, so all I can think about is my new wardrobe and fun ways to accessorize it. After spending a day at the mall, I came back with plenty of great outfits, but I still need bags! I just could not find a bag that I was in love […]
What Does the Fox Say? 18 Free Fox Patterns to Knit and Crochet
I have a pretty long commute on my way into the office, and as a result I usually have the chance to see some great wildlife. Most of my drive is through state forest preserve land, so it is not uncommon to see deer, coyotes and huge flocks of geese. But today, sitting in the […]
Silver Cushy Garter Stitch Afghan
This fantastic afghan is knit up with a simple garter stitch pattern and a subtle neutral shade of Bernat Blanket. These factors alone make this knit afghan pattern an easy, elegant project that’s a cinch to work up while watching TV or snuggling on the couch. The Bernat Blanket yarn is super-soft and cuddly, so anyone who […]
