It’s spring… or is it? While it’s definitely springtime according to the calendar, the weather lately (at least here in Chicagoland) has been anything but warm and welcoming. As in, there is snow on the ground, and I had to scrape snow and ice off of my windshield this morning. What kind of spring weather […]
Who here has seen the movie Miss Congeniality? In it, the beauty pageant host (played by William Shatner) says, “Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.” What does Miss Rhode Island reply? “That’s a tough one. I’d have to say April 25th. Because it’s not too hot, not too cold, all […]
I tend to get a little over-excited in the spring. After seeing the sunshine, green grass, and budding flowers outside my window, I usually run out the door without a jacket, thinking I’ll be just fine. In my excitement over the changing weather, I always forget that anything under 65*F is actually still a bit […]
Every once in awhile, I lay in bed before my alarm goes off and wonder, “What am I going to wear to work today?” This age-old question is one that plagues women (and men) no matter how old they are. Fortunately, I work in an office where the dress code is pretty laid back, but […]
One of my favorite parts about spring is being able to wear drapey fabrics, airy knits, and beautiful, flowing tops. This laid back, casual style is one of my favorite ways to dress. With April being just four days away (can you believe it?) I got inspired to comb through AllFreeKnitting for some of my […]
I don’t consider myself an overly dainty kind of gal. I learned how to toughen up early in life thanks to my two roughhousing older brothers and twelve years of competitive basketball. However, there’s something about spring that brings out my inner pinky finger and longing for all things ladylike. Maybe it’s the emergence of […]
Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? With the start of a whole month dedicated to women just a couple days away, it got me into the girl-power frame of mind. There are a million and ten reasons to celebrate being a woman in the world today, and the way we present ourselves […]
Knitting for children is always fun (they’re more likely to wear whatever you tell them to!), but spring is an especially enjoyable time for kids knitting patterns. It’s a great opportunity to use brightly colored yarns in colors you love, but wouldn’t normally choose for yourself. As the buds begin to spout and flowers begin […]
This weekend, a number of our knitting and crochet editors are headed off to sunny San Diego, California for the National NeedleArts Association tradeshow. This annual convention is every fiber-lover’s dream come true. Three full days of everything yarn and needlearts! Imagine all the free knitting patterns! Although we’re all excited for them to attend […]
January is always a time of extreme exercise schedules and crazy diet plans as people try to quickly shed their holiday “fluff.” Even if you’re not participating in the get-fit craze, it’s impossible to ignore. Gym membership deals are blared from every radio station, diet pills are broadcast on every television channel, and work-out apparel […]
