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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas is approaching quickly. This is the eighth week of the 2nd Annual Gift Giving Video Series. For 12 weeks, I’ll be presenting you with video tutorials for simple gifts can make for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you knit or crochet, there will be something for everyone! Be sure to check out the previous gift posted and get […]
Welcome back everyone! We’re into week 3 of the 2nd Annual Gift Giving Video Series. Every week, for twelve weeks, I’m giving you a new gift to create with yarn and love so you can have it done in time for the holidays! Check out earlier weeks, as well as the gift series from 2011. […]
