Just because the weather’s getting colder doesn’t mean you have to put away all your gorgeous lacy patterns. In fact, fall is a great time to wear lace—the delicate design looks gorgeous against a background of autumn leaves! Adding a cozy yarn to an airy lace pattern is a great way to work up clothing […]
TGIF! I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for the weekend. Sometimes, all it takes to recharge after a long week is to get outside for a breath of fresh air, but I like to make sure I bundle up when I do! This knitting pattern from Yarnspirations is the perfect accessory […]
Every time the temperature drops another ten degrees or so, I’m tempted to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. I know that I’m a bit of a shopaholic to begin with, but when the weather shifts, it’s a great excuse to add something new to my closet. After all, a girl’s gotta keep […]
I’ll be honest: I’m a procrastinator. As organized as I try to be, as much as I plan and schedule things out, I’m always caught off-guard by how quickly time passes. This happened to me with fall this year—I had big plans to assemble my cold-weather wardrobe BEFORE it actually got cold outside, but here […]
Learning a new skill such as knitting is a process. You need to start with the fundamentals and learn how to properly hold your needles, how to cast on, how to knit and purl, and a myriad of other essentials. Once you have mastered the basics, it’s time to move on and start working up […]
In many ways, everything old is new again. Well, the same can be said when it comes to these 14 Retro Knitted Throws. These free blanket knitting patterns have a bit of nostalgia stitched into them, but they pack a punch when it comes to modern-day comfort. Knitted throw patterns take time and effort, so while […]
As far as holidays go, it’s hard to top Thanksgiving. You get to see your whole family with no gift-wrapping involved, there’s football on television, and—of course—the food is fantastic. I personally am thankful for whomever came up with the idea of having a holiday dedicated to eating turkey and mashed potatoes. If you’re already […]
I love any excuse to see babies wearing adorable outfits, so I’m really excited to bring you this roundup of 22 knit and crochet baby sweater patterns that you can work up this fall! Whether knitting or crocheting is your craft of choice, these free patterns will have you busting out the yarn in no […]
I don’t know about you, but I find knitting extremely therapeutic. When I’ve had a bad day, coming home and picking up a knitting project is a great way to relax, clear my head, and focus my thoughts on something simple and enjoyable. When I’m working on a therapy knitting project, my worries just melt […]
It seems that wherever you go to get food, there’s something pumpkin-flavored this time of year: lattés, pancakes, donuts. This got me thinking—pumpkins aren’t JUST for cooking or carving. They also make for some adorable fall crafts! Nothing says “autumn decor” like a plump orange pumpkin decoration adorning your mantle or in the center of […]
