Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and let’s face it: it’s hard to figure out what to get for your guy. All of the advertisements and store displays this time of year are filled with jewelry, roses, pinks, and chocolates, which might be inspiring if you’re shopping for a lady but are a little […]
Sweater Season: Knit and Crochet Printable Patterns
Now that January is in full swing, you might be feeling like you need to refresh your winter wardrobe. Here in the Midwest, the weather doesn’t start to warm up until about March or April, so we have quite a few more months of wintry weather to get through before spring arrives! Between the snow […]
The Star Wars Crochet Patterns You’re Looking For
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas created a franchise that made huge waves in the film industry, in pop culture, and in the sci-fi genre as a whole. That franchise was, of course, Star Wars, and if you’ve been on Planet Earth for the past few months you’ve no […]
8 Knitting Projects for Thanksgiving
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 whomever came up with the idea of having a holiday dedicated to eating turkey and mashed potatoes. If you’re already […]
Knit and Crochet Baby Sweaters: 22 Free Patterns
I love any excuse to see babies wearing adorable outfits, so I’m really excited to bring you this roundup of 22 knit and crochet baby sweater patterns that you can work up this fall! Whether knitting or crocheting is your craft of choice, these free patterns will have you busting out the yarn in no […]
A DIY Wreath for All Seasons: 16 Crochet Patterns
There’s nothing quite like a cheery wreath on your front door to create a welcoming, homey environment for your family and any guests you might have over. I know, I know: When the word “wreath” comes to mind, the first thing we think of is the traditional Christmas wreath tied with red ribbons. But if […]
Premium Puff Stitch Crochet Hat and Cowl
If you’re anything like me, then you positively adore the puff stitch for all things winter. Cute, fluffy, youthful, and warm, this type of crochet stitch will ensure that you look stylish even when you’re decked in your full winter garb. Since temperatures are dropping, get a leg up on your winter crochet projects with […]
Two Color Cozy Cowl Tutorial
Knitting is a phenomenal way to express oneself. Calming, creative, and cozy, knitting allows us all to take a minute from our hectic lives to create something both beautiful and useful. Though there are a billion reasons to fall in love with knitting, no one can deny that one reason stands out among the rest: […]
One-Piece Stripes Throw
If you’ve been on the hunt for your next fall crochet project to work on by the fireside, then look no further! Today, we’ve got this amazing crochet throw pattern from Red Heart just for you. We can’t get enough of the gorgeous gem tones and the cool geometric design. Get cozy—this crochet pattern is […]
Knitting for Beginners: An Editor’s Adventures in Yarn
Here at Prime Publishing, we editors have a pretty sweet gig. We work on websites about food and crafts all day, we get to sample delicious recipes from our test kitchen, and we’re a pretty cool group of people on top of it all. In August, though, many of us got to try something totally […]
