The weather outside can get pretty frightful this time of year, and there’s nothing delightful about getting caught in the cold with only your fall wardrobe to keep you warm! It’s time to really start thinking about incorporating some bulky yarns and cozy accessories into your clothing collection—after all, there’s no need to buy all […]
I’ll be honest: I have a love-hate relationship with gloves. On the one hand, cold fingers are the bane of my existence, and this is coming from a gal who’s constantly freezing. On the other hand, I hate how clumsy I feel when I’m wearing gloves or mittens—you can’t open things, you can’t use your […]
The holiday season is quickly closing in on us. With Christmas a mere fifteen days away, it’s time to get those last couple of knits onto your needles so that they’ll be done by the time the big day comes. From knitting scarves for loved ones to casting on your very own handmade “ugly” Christmas […]
It’s time to start thinking about your holiday decor, now that you’ve had your big Thanksgiving feast. If you are looking for a quick project to spruce up your holiday tables and mantel, I’ve collected some wonderful free crochet Christmas patterns. These festive tabletop Christmas trees are all great small projects that pack a great […]
November is almost over. Where did the time go? It already feels like winter outside, and I don’t think I’m prepared! If you’re anything like me, you’ve once again waited until the last minute to cast on those crucial knits you’ve been promising all year. There’s no need to panic. I’ve got just the thing […]
Let’s face it: as much as I love the idea of gearing up with a slouchy hat in the fall and winter, I can’t stand the staticky hat hair that always comes after taking it off again. There’s nothing worse than showing up to work or wherever you’re going only to be stuck with a […]
Just because the weather’s getting colder doesn’t mean you have to put away all your gorgeous lacy patterns. In fact, fall is a great time to wear lace—the delicate design looks gorgeous against a background of autumn leaves! Adding a cozy yarn to an airy lace pattern is a great way to work up clothing […]
TGIF! I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for the weekend. Sometimes, all it takes to recharge after a long week is to get outside for a breath of fresh air, but I like to make sure I bundle up when I do! This knitting pattern from Yarnspirations is the perfect accessory […]
I’ll be honest: I’m a procrastinator. As organized as I try to be, as much as I plan and schedule things out, I’m always caught off-guard by how quickly time passes. This happened to me with fall this year—I had big plans to assemble my cold-weather wardrobe BEFORE it actually got cold outside, but here […]
In many ways, everything old is new again. Well, the same can be said when it comes to these 14 Retro Knitted Throws. These free blanket knitting patterns have a bit of nostalgia stitched into them, but they pack a punch when it comes to modern-day comfort. Knitted throw patterns take time and effort, so while […]
