When I first started watching the television series Outlander, the first thing I noticed was all the great chunky knits that the characters wear. I’m sure it’s rather cold in Scotland, and even though the series began in the summertime, I was already longing for fall just by looking at all the wraps and cowls […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The only thing cuter than a baby is a baby wearing adorable clothes! A diaper cover makes for an easy outfit when your child is still very young—they’re hassle-free to put on and to remove when it’s changing time. They also happen to be incredibly easy baby crochet projects! Whether you want just a standard […]
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 […]
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 […]
I don’t know about you, but the men in my life are notoriously hard to shop for. When the holidays roll around and I ask what they want, it’s always, “Oh, I don’t need anything,” or, “You know, whatever.” Then, when the actual holiday rolls around, they’re never all that thrilled with the shirt I’m […]
