Knit and crochet scarves are not only simple to work up, but the possibilities are endless when it comes to the design, color, and texture that you can create. Your creativity can take you far when you look at things in a different light. Using the same pattern with different types of yarns can give […]
I have two kids, who happen to both be on summer break, so that means that I am always on the go. We are always traveling from one place to another, headed to one activity to the next. Of course, that cuts into my knitting time, but the perfect solution is to have quick one […]
Sadly, it seems like summer is almost over, but at the same time, it almost feels like it hasn’t begun. I say this because it’s been so rainy here in the Chicagoland area and we haven’t seen as much sun as we usually do. There’s still plenty of time left to make the best of […]
I have two kids, very close together in age, and they are little mischief makers. One of their grandparents started calling them Little Garden Gnomes because she used to tell them a story about how the garden would look perfect before bed, but she’d come out in the morning to find the garden a mess […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knitting may seem intimidating at first. (I should know – I’m intimidated by it myself!) But there are simple ways to learn how to knit that won’t freak you out. When you begin learning a new crafting technique, you want to start small. So what’s the easiest project for the inexperienced knitter? I give you: the […]
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 […]
Merry (almost) Christmas, yarnies, and happy Free Pattern Friday! We’re definitely not going to stop bringing you free patterns right before Christmas, but we understand if you want to take some time to be with your family before starting in on this adorable knitting project. Today we’ve got this owl pillow pattern that’s super easy […]
Today we have probably the cutest knitting pattern I’ve ever seen. Nothing makes me want to curl up with a hot drink like these adorable animal cup cozies! Pick your favorite forest friend and get knitting with this free pattern from Simplicity. Forest Folk Cup Cozies Designed by Alexandra Davidoff Skill Level: Intermediate SIZE: One […]
