Greetings, yarn friends! Did you know I Love Yarn Day, a collaborative effort organized by the Craft Yarn Council, is Saturday, October 14th? The theme of this year’s #ILoveYarnDay is “Stitch It Forward.” As Jenny Bessonette, executive director of the Craft Yarn Council, said, “I Love Yarn Day is all about looking back on what yarn […]
Just wait until you see this gorgeous crochet giveaway. We think it’s possibly the sexiest crochet hook set of all time (who knew?)! In this case, the photo just might say it all: For the classy crocheter in your life, this set is a holiday must-have! Just imagine the expression on her face when […]
Midwestern knitters, are you getting excited for STITCHES Midwest? It’s the big to-do for all things knitting, running August 4-7 in Rosemont, IL. Your pals at ILikeKnitting have been attending this conference for years. It’s a great opportunity to take classes, learn some new knitting tricks, find out all about the latest trends, and meet […]
In 2016, we have a very important birthday to celebrate – Caron Yarns is turning 100! 100 years ago, in 1916, the United States was in the middle of World War I. The National Park Service saw its creation that year, the Red Sox won the World Series, and Einstein was just putting the finishing […]
As we all know, Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday. It’s a holiday that’s become associated with so many things – romance if you’re in a relationship, bitterness if you’re single, and chocolate no matter what your relationship status (hopefully!) It’s also a holiday that gets a lot of hate – after all, shouldn’t you […]
We’re now halfway through our #StitchAwayStress Big Apple Lemon Drive and boy, are we feeling stress-free! In case you missed our first post about it, Stitch & Unwind have partnered up with the Craft Yarn Council for their Big Apple Lemon Drive from November 2-30 and we’ve been working up lemons like crazy, as you […]
AllFreeKnitting, AllFreeCrochet, and Stitch & Unwind are happy to announce that we’re partnering up with the Craft Yarn Council for their Big Apple Lemon Drive from November 2-30! Keep scrolling to learn more about the lemon drive, plus an exclusive giveaway from Jimmy Beans Wool. As April is National Stress Awareness Month here in the […]
It may still be summer around these parts, but the chilly fall air will be here before we know it. Get a jump start on your cool weather crochet list and make everyone you know a crochet cowl. Each of these crochet cowl patterns are reader favorites. Each valued for their beauty and simplicity. Nothing […]
Tomorrow is a very special day for those of us with K9 friends. It’s “Take Your Dog to Work” Day! How exciting would it be to have your favorite companion by your side in the office, keeping you company and providing some lighthearted entertainment during your hum drum busy Friday. In honor of this special […]
Winter comes and I look forward to snuggling under a crochet afghan while I finish my knit holiday gifts. After a while, though, it because tiresome and the house loses that warm and snuggly feeling and just begins to feel stuff and closed in. The first day after a long winter that I am able […]
