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 […]
Free Pattern: Knit Beanie Pattern from Red Heart
It’s Friday once again, and you know what that means: another great free pattern! Today’s Free Pattern Friday is this too-cute knitting pattern from our friends at Red Heart Yarns. The cables add a fun texture to an otherwise simple hat, and you can’t go wrong with a knit beanie pattern this time of year! […]
Free Pattern Friday: Sugarplum Cables Afghan from Yarnspirations!
Happy Free Pattern Friday! Today’s pattern is a bold and beautiful afghan pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. This afghan is the perfect project to work up this time of year—the cozy, chunky yarn says “winter,” but the bright colors say “spring!” Let yourself get carried away with this colorful knitting pattern—it’s quick enough to […]
Blissful Blankets: 11 Knit Afghan Patterns
This winter weather has been pretty crazy where our offices are located. Temperatures have been both in the 40s and nearing zero in the same week, and I’ve started just keeping my gloves and hat in my car because I never know when I’m going to need them! Today it’s a balmy 31 degrees, and […]
You Knit That with What? + 9 Free Patterns
When I first heard about arm knitting, I was a little confused. For one, I wasn’t sure how the logistics of using your arms as knitting needles would work out. For another, wouldn’t you only be able to make huge knitting projects that way? As it turns out, I was wrong on both accounts! The […]
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 […]
For the Lazy Knitters: 25 Simple Knitting Patterns
My favorite part about knitting is that you actually produce something. At the end of of a project, you always have something complete and tangible to show your hard work. However, you don’t always want to put in grueling hours of labor. After a long day of working at the office or chauffeuring the kids […]
Free Pattern: Knit Throw Pattern from Yarnspirations
For today’s Free Pattern Friday, we’re bringing you something I wish I had at my desk right now—a super-bulky, super-comfy knit throw pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. Fend off that winter chill with this easy knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners and more advanced knitters alike. Cozy up and dig into this fun, free […]
Sweater Season: Knit and Crochet Printable Patterns
Now that January is in full swing, you might be feeling like you need to refresh your winter wardrobe. Here in the Midwest, the weather doesn’t start to warm up until about March or April, so we have quite a few more months of wintry weather to get through before spring arrives! Between the snow […]
Get Organized: Tips to Sort Your Stash
Now that it’s a brand-new year, it’s pretty tempting to run out and buy some brand-new yarn, as well. (I mean, when is it NOT a good idea to buy more yarn?) However, it can be hard to justify the purchase when you have to look at your current yarn stash every day—if it’s anything […]
