There’s nothing more breathtaking than the beauty of nature during the winter months. Who doesn’t love some good ole’ stylish DIY knitted hats or headbands to warm up their ears when it’s snowing? Of course, what’s even better is curling up beneath a knitted blanket with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. As I look […]
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 […]
Who says sweaters are only for the fall? These free sweater knitting patterns provide sweater ideas for the entire year! From cardigans to mock necks and everything in between, these fashion-forward sweaters are some of our favorite projects, regardless of the season. We guarantee you will love these knit sweaters as you cozy up in the […]
I’ve always loved farmer’s markets—so much so that I spent four years of weekends working for one! While I called it a “summer job,” the autumn harvest season is when the markets really kick into gear. The corn is high, the pumpkin patches are filling with giant orange globes, and the apples (my favorite fruit!) […]
No matter the year, the season, the month, or the day, there never seems to be a bad time to start your own knit or crochet afghan. It’s easy to see why, these patterns fun to make, you can get a lot of use out of one well-crafted blanket, and there are plenty of tutorials […]
There’s no reason anyone should be bored during the month of July because, you guessed it, it’s National Anti-Boredom month! Grab your knitting or crocheting needles and let’s get crafting! Celebrate this unofficial yet merriment holiday for the second year in a row, thanks to the Craft Yarn Council, by making some handmade food-related projects […]
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard of amigurumi. Amigurumi is the practice of knitting or crocheting a tiny stuffed creature—think dolls and stuffed animals. Admittedly, the art lends itself better to crochet, where you have more freedom to move around your project, but I just love […]
Infinity scarves are the type of accessory that stays on-trend all year long. They’re cozy in the winter, but are great for keeping the early spring chill at bay, too! This collection of 42 Infinity Scarf Patterns to Knit Today is just the thing to occupy your time on these last few winter nights. Get out […]
I’m just learning how to knit. I’ve done some arm knitting recently, but nothing with needles. A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to learn how to knit “for real.” But I knew that I needed something simple to start. So, I went on a hunt and rounded up a bunch of knitting patterns for […]
The process of getting ready for a baby to arrive is exciting, joyful, and a little scary at times. So much needs to get done before you get to bring home that tiny bundle of joy. Schedules need to be adjusted, siblings need to be ready and accepting of a new companion, and the house […]
