As spring turns to summer and the temperatures rise, I can’t help but to turn my attention to linen yarn. Lovely, lovely linen, so light and airy with a beautiful drape. I’m not quite sure why I associate linen with interesting and modern pattern construction, but the two seem made for each other. Linen achieves […]
Has this ever happened to you? You’re flying to your son’s house the day before Thanksgiving. You accidentally sleep in and have to skip the coffee and speed to get to the airport on time. Unfortunately, there is already a huge line of people waiting to get through security. You grumpily trudge through the sluggish line, looking forward […]
Special occasions are the best. There’s nothing like getting all dolled up in anticipation of a big event. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, baptism, or holiday, who doesn’t love looking and feeling glam from time to time? The best part is you can top off any dress with these beautiful knit shawls and wraps for […]
Hannah from Rain Mountain Crafts is back today to share some of her favorite knit sock patterns for spring! Light and lacy, these knit socks are just the thing for a breezy spring day. Be sure to check out her blog to follow along with more of her knitting adventures! I like to think that […]
Today’s guest post is by Julie from Knitted Bliss! She’ll be showing us how to make these adorable knit animal pot cozies – a great way to get ready for spring! She has three different animal varieties, but once you get the hang of it you can play around with the pattern and make any […]
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 […]
Although winter knitting patterns will keep you warm no matter what Mother Nature throws your way, they might also be drab. With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to look for food-inspired knitting patterns that are also comfortable to wear. If you’re ready to ditch those chunky-weight gray cowls and hats for colorful knitted accessories […]
Don’t let your toes curl up from the cold any longer! Work up one of these 14 Sensational Knit Slipper Patterns and keep your feet warm and cozy all year long. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner knitter, an advanced knitter, or somewhere in between. We have something for everyone, so you can complete one […]
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 […]
One of my favorite things about the cold weather is the plethora of hot beverages I get to enjoy. I love sipping on a hot latté on a crisp spring morning or cozying up to a mug of piping hot peppermint tea after a long day. These drinks do more than soothe my throat—they soothe […]
