Have you ever had a knitting project go completely wrong? This is exactly what happened to Danica Lause when she attempted her first winter hat knitting pattern. The hat didn’t come out as expected; in fact, the finished product had a big hole in the back that she had somehow mistakenly created. After finding the mistake, Danica […]
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 […]
My favorite part about knitting is that you actually produce something. At the end of of a project, you always have something complete and tangible to show your hard work. However, you don’t always want to put in grueling hours of labor. After a long day of working at the office or chauffeuring the kids […]
For today’s Free Pattern Friday, we’re bringing you something I wish I had at my desk right now – a super-bulky, super-comfy knit throw pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. Fend off that winter chill with this easy knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners and more advanced knitters alike. Cozy up and dig into this […]
Sometimes we need a little mystery in our lives to spice things up. I’m not saying you’ve got to bust out the Agatha Christie novels or anything (although come to think of it, that sounds pretty nice right about now!) but every now and then a little curiosity can go a long way. Since it’s […]
Now that the holidays are over and all of the gifting is done, you can focus on something that might have gotten a little neglected during all of the Christmas chaos – you! There’s no better time to treat yourself to a new little something, especially with the new year fast approaching. A scarf would […]
One of my favorite things to do in the wintertime is to go outside at night and look at the stars. Of course, that’s fun to do all year round, but there’s something about the extra quiet of a winter night that makes the experience all the more magical. It’s a great technology-free way to […]
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 […]
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 […]
The holiday season is quickly closing in on us. With Christmas a mere thirteen days away, it’s time to get those last couple of knits onto your needles so that they’ll be done by the time that big day comes. From knitting scarves for loved ones to casting on your very own handmade “ugly” Christmas […]
