Legos aren’t the only things you can build with blocks (but don’t worry, we haven’t left those beloved toys out of this collection). Color block patterns are bold, eye-catching, and modern—the perfect way to spice up your crochet afghan patterns, home décor, or personal fashion statements. They use solid colors to create clean, sharp contrasts, […]
Effortlessly Evergreen: 11 Crochet Afghan Patterns
When I think winter, obviously the first thing that comes to mind is the cold. And the snow. And maybe peppermint mochas. However, if you’re about to embark on a new crochet project and you’d like to capture that wintery feeling, these themes are a little abstract to translate into the form of, say, a […]
Effortlessly Evergreen: 11 Crochet Afghan Patterns
When I think winter, obviously the first thing that comes to mind is the cold. And the snow. And maybe peppermint mochas. But if you’re about to embark on a new crochet project and you’d like to capture that wintery feeling, these themes are a little abstract to translate into the form of, say, a […]
Bring on the Burgundy!
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 […]
Colorful Hues to Cure Your Winter Blues
The winter ushers in a sea of white and blue (and brown; all that bare bark and mud-stained snow). Now, I’m a fan of winter. The peacefulness of a fresh coat of snow, the frost creating exquisite mosaics on your windows, the fun activities, the list goes on and on. The only thing that bothers […]
Rockin’ the Block: 12 Color Block Crochet Patterns
Color blocking is a bold trend that isn’t going away. In the last few years, we’ve seen it everywhere from fashion, to home decor, to—you guessed it—crochet! The sharp look of contrasting colors side-by-side really grabs your eye. It’s one of those looks that manages to be retro and modern at the same time, from […]
Perfectly Understated Palette: Turquoise and Fuchsia
Summer is loud. Kids are running amok, fireworks are going off, music festivals are booming, and people are out. The color palette of summer tends to be quite loud, too, with fiery reds and oranges being the obvious choices. But even the loudest colors, like the deliciously bold shades of turquoise and fuchsia, can be […]
Let’s Crochet the Rainbow
Can you believe it’s almost May? Spring is just zipping by and Summer will be here before we know it. I, for one, am very excited. While I’m anxious for the warm weather, seasonal food, and longer days, there’s one thing that I’m truly revved up about: summer thunderstorms. My family would always gather on […]
Pantone Color of the Year – Emerald
Pantone is the leading company in color, providing guidance in color selection and creation for the world’s designers and manufacturers. The company has announced a Color of the Year ever since 2000, starting with Cerulean. This choice is based on what’s popular in the world in all areas including art, entertainment, industrial design, jewelry, fashion, […]
Video Tutorial: Changing Colors in Knitting
When you first started out knitting you probably made a ton of monochrome projects. Red hat, white socks, blue sweater, you get the picture. While that’s great for a while, you might eventually find yourself craving something a bit more vibrant. Maybe you are dying to be creative and knit a rainbow shawl or a striped […]
