I love the look of crochet baskets – it’s such a fun and unique way to use your yarn, and they’re useful, too! This Tiny Cable Stitch Basket from Look What I Made can even be used to keep your crochet hooks in order, like in the picture! Get organized by making a few of […]
Different Knitting Stitches: 146 Patterns for Garter, Seed, Cable, and More
Did you know that knitting had been around for almost 1200 years before anyone thought to throw in a purl stitch? That’s right, it took craftsmen twelve (twelve!) centuries to variate from stockinette. I don’t know about you, but that seems like an awfully long time to spend on a solitary stitch. One of my […]
Celebrate I Love Yarn Day Week: Day #4
Congratulations, Carrie! And thank you to everyone who participated! We loved hearing about all the unique things people crocheted and knitted. Although our giveaway is over, the free pattern is still available! Feel check out the free pattern below if you haven’t already seen it! It’s the fourth day in our week-long I Love Yarn […]
Learn How to Knit a New Stitch: 7of Your Favorites
Alright knitters, it’s time to get back to the basics. We’ve got an entire collection of fun and creative knitting patterns for you, and the best part is that all of them focus on a different knitting technique. From garter stitch hats to bobble stitch ponchos, we’ve got the patterns that will keep you in, well, […]
We’re Crazy for Cables: 20 Crochet Cabled Afghans
Fall is here! Well, almost. Very soon the leaves will begin to change colors and the temperature will begin dropping (fingers crossed for a spectacular display of colors this year). Apple picking, pumpkin spice lattes, homemade vegetable soup, and the scent of savory cinnamon candles are all things to look forward to as we move […]
Bare & Beautiful: 11 Simple Crochet Patterns
Sometimes all you need to complete a room is a single pop of color. That’s why we love Bare & Beautiful: 11 Simple Crochet Patterns. These simple crochet patterns are primarily one color, making them great accent pieces. I find that often times less is more when it comes to crochet afghan patterns, and these […]
Using Bamboo Double-Pointed Needles for Cabling
Special thanks to Mark Rougeux Cabling needles come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They can make working with cables a joy or a curse, depending on how adept you are at handling them. The needles are remarkably simple in their design. They are designed to temporarily hold a few stitches […]
How to Knit Cables Without a Cable Needle
Special thanks to Mark Rougeux for this guest blog post. Cables can really spice up your knitting. Traditionally, the simplest way to do 2×2, 3×3, or larger cables is to use a cabling needle. There is a very simple way, however, to get the same effect when doing a 1×1 cable that requires no […]
