Summer is a fun time full of new adventures, long days, and a chance to breathe some fresh air. It’s also a great time to pull out knitting projects to work on in your free time. For me, summer is when I reevaluate where all of my projects are at and try to reorganize my […]
Sometimes you just want to feel wrapped in luxury. Like a goddess. I know I do. The richness of super soft yarn and a delicate handmade fabric just can’t be beaten. I love working on knitting patterns that will make me feel like a goddess incarnate. If you’re like me and love to wrap yourself in […]
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 […]
Just because it’s summer break for your kids doesn’t mean you should take a break from crafting! 26 Light and Lacy Knitting Patterns for Summer Celebrate the warmer weather by making yourself some new clothes and accessories to wear as the weather heats up. These gorgeous knit tops, shawls, scarves, and more are hand-picked summer favorites. […]
Special occasions are the best. There’s nothing like getting all dolled up in anticipation of a big event. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, baptism, or holiday, who doesn’t love looking and feeling glam from time to time? The best part is you can top off any dress with these beautiful knit shawls and wraps for […]
What’s the perfect thing to wear in the spring? A shawl, of course! No one likes bundling up in bulky layers when the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze to be enjoyed, but let’s face it: if a cloud passes over the sun, that warm day turns chilly in a hurry. This Peaceful […]
Sometimes we need a little mystery in our lives to spice things up. I’m not saying you’ve got to bust out the Agatha Christie novels or anything (although come to think of it, that sounds pretty nice right about now!) but every now and then a little curiosity can go a long way. Since it’s […]
TGIF! I don’t know about you, but I sure am ready for the weekend. Sometimes all it takes to recharge after a long week is to get outside for a breath of fresh air, but I like to make sure I bundle up when I do! This knitting pattern from Yarnspirations is the perfect accessory […]
Have you ever had a time when you wanted to help a friend or family member in a crisis and you didn’t know how? One great way to do that is sit down, spend time thinking of this person and saying prayers that might help them. Do this while you are working on a knit […]
Our friends at Rush Medical Center here in Chicago have recently reached out to us to let us know about their need for Knit Prayer Shawls. The Palliative Care section of the hospital would like to help add a sense of comfort to the sickest of Rush’s patients. In this case, these patients are bound […]
