As the August heat begins to die down and September approaches, we can start knitting for autumn. We can stroll along on cool fall evenings, smelling the freshly fallen leaves and the year’s last few cuts of grass. Our hillsides glow like sunsets from trees filled with rich fall colors. Crunchy leaves blow around and make that delightful […]
Every year, I fall in love with autumn all over again. Of course I’m always sad when summer comes to an end, but there’s something about fall that captivates and enchants me year after year. Maybe it’s the ever-present scent of a lingering bonfire, maybe it’s the way the wind makes the trees sway, maybe […]
As winter approaches and bitter winds blow away the autumn leaves, we start to see our breath and shove our hands into our pockets to avoid the chill. We dig our fingers deep into our pockets amongst the leftover crumbs and gum wrappers as if they are entering some sort of operating hibernation. Don’t begrudgingly […]
Autumn is fast approaching, and that means that kids will be headed back to school in no time. While you start to think about classes and school supplies, knitters can contribute a unique and extra special touch to a child’s school wardrobe by knitting up a heartfelt gift. Creating a hat to keep his or […]
Growing up, going camping was always a favorite summer activity in my family. Between bonfires, s’mores making, and chilly nights under the stars, we always had a few good afghans bundled around us. You might be looking for more crochet blanket patterns that are outdoor friendly, which is why we’ve got I Want S’more: 20 […]
While I do love a traditional knit mitten pattern, there’s something so liberating about fingerless mittens. Fingerless mittens offer a freedom that regular mittens can’t. My fingers are no longer trapped by the fiber shackles of merino wool or alpaca silk. Each of my five digits can roam free and happily experience the soothing chill […]
Did you know that roses are actually in season during autumn? That’s right, these beautiful, thorny flowers are blooming as you read this. To celebrate the budding season of these pretty petals, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite rose-themed patterns from AllFreeKnitting.com. There’s a pattern for every knitter, with everything from lacy knit shawl […]
Halloween is right around the corner, I can smell it in the autumn air. I can’t help but love that funky, burnt plastic scent of a hot glue gun frantically bedazzling a pumpkin for the front porch or the about the aroma of an overheating sewing machine whirring through a pirate costume. My personal favorite […]
Is there anything better than sitting next to a crackling fireplace, hook in hand? As the weather cools, crochet season comes in hot, and AllFreeCrochet and Lion Brand don’t want you missing out on the perfect time to get crafty. That’s why we’ve teamed up to bring you the best, the boldest, and the most beautiful […]
According to fashion gurus, cobalt is the hot new color for fall. Personally, I’ve loved this color from the very beginning because there’s so much to love about this bold shade of blue. Cobalt looks good on practically everyone. It compliments most skin tones and goes well with red, blonde, or brunette hair colors. Even […]
