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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to drop everything and take a long European vacation? Well, yes, but most of us don’t have the luxury of money or time for a long trek through Belgium, France, and Spain. Most of us, however, do have enough money and time to spend on an absolutely gorgeous European-inspired knitting pattern! […]
Tomorrow is a very special day for those of us with K9 friends. It’s “Take Your Dog to Work” Day! How exciting would it be to have your favorite companion by your side in the office, keeping you company and providing some lighthearted entertainment during your hum drum busy Friday. In honor of this special […]
I don’t know about you, but when I think of summer, I picture blue skies, sunny skies, and rainbow skies. Sounds like the perfect combination, doesn’t it? Summer is also a great opportunity to take your little one outside and expose him and her to a whole new world of nature. Whether you’re going for […]
Sadly, it seems like summer is almost over, but at the same time, it almost feels like it hasn’t begun. I say this because it’s been so rainy here in the Chicagoland area and we haven’t seen as much sun as we usually do. There’s still plenty of time left to make the best of […]
There’s nothing quite as exciting, daunting, or satisfying as filling a gaping blank space on your walls. Still, selecting your artwork can prompt some anxious questions. Will you use family photos, classic prints, or new age paintings? Maybe an ironic thrift store find or some DIY canvas art? Don’t feel baffled by these art mediums. […]
Garter stitch is one of the easiest stitches in knitting because it doesn’t require you to alternate the kinds of stitches you’re doing. You can just do the same thing over and over. It’s great for when you’re figuring out how to knit and need to practice the basics and get the movements down pat. […]
