If you’ve been too busy to really start thinking about your Christmas gifting, you’re not alone. It always seems like Christmas Eve is the busiest day of the shopping season at the malls near my house—I know this because I’m always waiting in line with everyone else, panicking because I waited until the last minute […]
13 Last Minute Crochet Christmas Gifts
There are about 7 weeks left until Christmas—have you come up with your gift-giving plan this year? I know that I personally have the greatest intentions for holiday gifts, but I always seem to lack the follow through. I’ll come up with a great idea and the perfect pattern to work up for each person […]
11 Dishcloth Patterns to Try New Stitches
Learning a new skill such as knitting is a process. You need to start with the fundamentals and learn how to properly hold your needles, how to cast on, how to knit and purl, and a myriad of other essentials. Once you have mastered the basics, it’s time to move on and start working up […]
14 Retro Knitted Throws
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 […]
NEW! 10 Free Crochet Cowl Patterns Perfect for Fall
It seems that summer is still in full effect… long sweltering days and thunderstorms. Of course, that means that I am thinking about nothing more than fall! I can’t be the only longing for the shorter days, crisp air, red noses, fall colors and cozy crochet cowls. Crochet cowl patterns are the perfect for the […]
14 Quick as a Wink Knit Teacher Gifts
The kids will be heading back to school soon—if they aren’t back already!—so now is the time to whip out those knitting needles and get to work on a few little back-to-school quick knitting patterns for teacher. These free knitting patterns are all perfect gift ideas for the one who will be responsible for so […]
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 […]
Birthstone Baby Blanket Patterns
When I was little, I loved looking at the birthstone displays at stores. I remember each month’s stone glittering fabulously out of necklaces or rings or earrings, and I was dazzled. I would rack my brain for people I knew with a birthday in each month and feel majorly proud when I succeeded in covering […]
Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts: Free eBook!
The weather is starting to get consistently warmer, the birds are chirping more and more, and the flowers are starting to bloom – spring has sprung, everyone! And that means that Mother’s Day is almost here. By now you’ve hopefully come up with a thoughtful gift idea for your mom or at least plans for […]
