January is known as National Mitten Month (and for good reason, too). This month tends to produce some of the coldest temperatures; and what better way to stand up against them than with a pair of handmade mittens? This year, extend your knits beyond your family and knit for a great cause— Mittens for Detroit. […]
Mitten Mania: Over 100 Mittens for Detroit
There’s a distinct feeling you get when doing something kind for another person. Random acts of kindness, which have been quickly gaining favor on the internet and in classrooms, are a wonderful way to connect with your community. To celebrate National Mitten month in January, AllFreeKnitting teamed up with Lion Brand to run a mitten […]
Learn to Knit Mittens: 11 Simple Patterns
The polar vortex strikes again! I’m sure everyone in the United States can agree that this year’s winter has been particularly cold and long. I’m sure we’d all like to stay indoors on days when the thermometer dips below 0* F, but sometimes you just have to venture outside. There are plenty of ways to […]
Knit for Charity in 2014: Mittens for Detroit
January is National Mitten month (with good reason, it’s cold outside), and I thought we might try something a little different to celebrate. This month, AllFreeKnitting will be teaming up with Lion Brand to sponsor a mitten charity drive for Mittens for Detroit. Knitting and crocheting are wonderful skills that allow you to give back […]
