Every fall I get so caught up in the excitement of Halloween that Thanksgiving sneaks right up on me. I’m a big fan of going all out when it comes to holiday decorations, but between all of the cooking, trying to make plans with family that’s visiting from out of town, and still somehow trying […]
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 whoever came up with the idea of having a holiday dedicated to eating turkey and mashed […]
For a short moment this morning the weather was crisp, dry and clear – and I was transported to an autumn path with leaves crunching under my feet as I hugged a hot pumpkin spice latte close. Of course, this fleeting daydream was short lived when I realized my hair was still wet and I […]
Busy week? Need a little breather from the stress? Everybody loves word searches, right? So, take a relaxing moment to check out this word search and see what words you find. There’s no answer key, so everyone who searches will find their own set of three words to describe their knitting personality. There’s no answer key to […]
Autumn ushers in rich variations of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Violets, burnt orange, marigold, and burgundy begin popping along the trees, bushes, and decor. I’m a huge fan of color, but fall colors tend to be my favorite. To me they’re like dark chocolate, rich and delightful. While I tend to lean towards the […]
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!) […]
The seasons will be changing soon. Are you ready? September 23 marks the first official day of autumn, and I just can’t wait! The chill of the fall often brings what I like to call “knitting season.” There are just so many warm and cozy knits to choose from, it’s often hard to settle on just […]
The whole world becomes a garden in autumn: the trees dress up in their best, painting the world with rich, warm tones. Unlike their spring counterparts, the season’s final flowers no longer sing solo. Instead, they join an entire chorus of color complete with leaf-crunching percussion. The bright sun beckons and the crisp breeze rustles, […]
It’s always fun to take credit for your children’s Halloween costumes. This year, knit the best homemade Halloween costumes for kids with these amazing patterns. There’s a style for any child’s wish or whimsy. From sweet frosted cupcakes to scary knit sweater patterns, this collection of homemade Halloween costumes for kids is sure to delight […]
Autumn may be right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean cold weather is. In reality, September is often dotted with hot and humid days as summer holds on for those few final weeks. Any one of these lightweight knit sweater patterns are ideal for the transitional weather between summer and fall. Lightweight Sweaters: […]
