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 […]
26 Simple Knit Baby Blankets
Do you remember carrying around a knit baby blanket as a child? Often associated with comfort and security, a handmade blanket is one of the most precious gifts you can give a little one. I still have my favorite blanket as a child and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Whenever […]
Straight Needle Knitting: 30 Easy Knitting Patterns
When I first started knitting, figuring out how the needles worked together to create knits and purls was hard enough for me. I couldn’t even think about moving beyond straight needle knitting into knitting in the round. If you’re a beginner like I was, you may be in the same place. Or maybe you’ve been […]
26 Simple Knit Baby Blankets
Do you remember carrying around a knit baby blanket as a child? Often associated with comfort and security, a handmade blanket is one of the most precious gifts you can give a little one. I still have my favorite blanket as a child and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Whenever […]
DIY Christmas Gifts: 6 Cozy Cowls
Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers! I hope you are enjoying both delicious food and the time with your families (which means you got a lot of knitting done, right?). One of the things I like about Thanksgiving is that it’s part of the great duo of American Holidays—Christmas and Thanksgiving. When Thanksgiving day finally arrives, you […]
Craft for Fathers Day: 22 Free Homemade Gifts to Crochet
It can be hard to find the perfect gift idea for Father’s Day. Tickets to sporting events can get pricey, and how do you even begin to pick out a nice clothing outfit that he will actually wear? This year, save time and money by crocheting him something extra special. He will appreciate the extra […]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts: 16 Crochet Patterns
Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away. I still don’t understand why we only dedicate one day of the year to make our mothers feel special; we should dedicate every day to our mothers. After all, they’re the ones who brought us here. Even if your mom is no longer with you or […]
Readers En-Gauge: Valentine’s Day
It’s finally starting to feel like winter around here. I have a feeling we’ll all be crocheting and knitting with heavy yarns for a while longer! Last week we asked you: What new crochet stitch or knitting stitch would you like to learn and why? What would you make with that stitch? Be sure to […]
Video Tutorial: Crochet Snowman Pin
It’s the first day of December and what better way to spend it than crocheting a snowman! Fayme Harper’s video will teach you how to make your very own Snowman Pin – and it’s super easy! This project is perfect for using up scraps of yarn you may have lying around. For the main body […]
Holiday Scrap Yarn Projects
This post was written by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten We all have them – scraps of left over yarn that we save hoping to find that perfect little project for them. Since we are often in need to make little stocking-stuffer type gifts for the holidays, this is the perfect time of year to use […]
