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 […]
Sweater patterns are fun to make because you knit one piece at a time and then see it come together before your eyes. You will always feel a huge sense of accomplishment and pride when you make the final stitch in a knit sweater. Plus, I’ve found that no matter what the weather, it is […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to drop everything and take a long European vacation? Well, yes, but most of us don’t have the luxury of money or time for a long trek through Belgium, France, and Spain. Most of us, however, do have enough money and time to spend on an absolutely gorgeous European-inspired knitting pattern! […]
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 […]
It’s spring… or is it? While it’s definitely springtime according to the calendar, the weather lately (at least here in Chicagoland) has been anything but warm and welcoming. As in, there is snow on the ground, and I had to scrape snow and ice off of my windshield this morning. What kind of spring weather […]
Now that January is in full swing, you might be feeling like you need to refresh your winter wardrobe. Here in the Midwest, the weather doesn’t start to warm up until about March or April, so we have quite a few more months of wintry weather to get through before spring arrives! Between the snow […]
I love any excuse to see babies wearing adorable outfits, so I’m really excited to bring you this roundup of 22 knit and crochet baby sweater patterns that you can work up this fall! Whether knitting or crocheting is your craft of choice, these free patterns will have you busting out the yarn in no […]
Although it may be hard to believe, fall is fast approaching. Fall is definitely one of my favorite seasons. Pumpkins, hot apple cider, crisp weather, crunching leaves…what’s not to love? Plus, fall is all about fashion. From kids to adults, autumn fashion options are always on point. If you have exhausted your summer knitting patterns […]
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, not unlike the goddesses that populate ancient Roman tales of opulence, majesty, and riches. 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 […]
