Hello all! It’s Bethany again, the blogger behind Whistle and Ivy. I was thinking today about how much I am grateful for seasons. Isn’t it wonderful? Just about the time you are fed up with the current temperatures, the world shifts and gives you a lovely change (at least here in Northern Utah). As much […]
Crochet Cactus Pincushion Jar
Happy day, Stitch and Unwind readers! It’s Bethany again (I blog at Whistle and Ivy), and today I am sharing the pattern for this Crochet Cactus Pincushion Jar. I am absolutely loving this cactus trend, I think it’s absolutely adorable. One, because cactuses are pretty darn cute, and two, because they are the only houseplant […]
Knit Shawls for Warm Weather
I’m convinced that shawls are the perfect knit item for spring and early summer. Chilly breeze? Put a shawl on! Sunny afternoon? How about a light silk wrap? Shawls are versatile as they can be styled casual or dressy, in all types of weather. They’re also fun to knit and easily portable. I put together […]
Free Crochet Pattern: Simple Lace Isosceles Shawl
I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and I love making the switch to thinner yarns as the weather warms up. This pattern for a simple, lacy shawl uses an isosceles shape, which, in my opinion, gives you more styling options. You can wear this shawl as a scarf, loop it around your neck (with the ends […]
Essential Tools for Knitting
Hi friends! This weekend I read some of my favorite knitting blogs, and I started thinking about all the wonderful tools available for knitters. I have several favorite items that help keep my knitting area and stash organized, and some tools that help facilitate easy knitting. I thought I would share my knitting tool essentials, […]
In Love with Linen Yarn: Knitting Patterns for Linen Yarn
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 […]
The Crochet Granny Square for Spring: The Mayapple Flower Square
I’m Marie Segares from Underground Crafter. I don’t know about you, but I’m very excited about spring! I was inspired by the return of flowers, leaves, and other signs of warmer weather to design this 6-inch granny square. Crochet granny square patterns are the perfect portable work in the progress for the warmer months ahead because […]
Crocheted Newborn Booties – Free Pattern
Hi, it’s me, Habiba from Craftify My Love. As you probably already figured, I luuuuurve crafting<3 . And as much as I love crafting, I LOVE the fact that sooooo many of my friends are preggo right now or had their babies in the last couple of months. I really do! Because who doesn’t love the miracle of […]
Crochet Flower Pattern: Crochet Gerbera Daisy Wreath
Hello Stitch and Unwind readers! I’m Bethany and I blog at Whistle and Ivy. I hope you are enjoying beautiful weather wherever you are! Springtime has been lovely here in Northern Utah (USA), and all my spring bulbs have been coming alive and blooming in beautiful colors. Sadly, spring bulbs don’t last long. I wanted […]
Benefits of Knitting & Crocheting: Inspirational Stories
Several years ago I had the pleasure of getting to “know” Lee Gant in a Facebook fiber arts group, and that is when I first heard about her idea of sharing inspirational stories. I was touched and so excited that I felt I needed to share my own story (which is in the book, but […]
