Now that it’s a brand-new year, it’s pretty tempting to run out and buy some brand-new yarn, as well. (I mean, when is it NOT a good idea to buy more yarn?) But it can be hard to justify the purchase when you have to look at your current yarn stash every day – if […]
This Valentine’s Day, I have decided that I want to give the special people in my life something truly special. Something more than just flowers, a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine. This year, I have decided that everyone will be getting something hand knit by me: a gift from the heart! Whether I […]
Decorations that are BIG and EASY have got to be some of my favorite things to make. Oh and ones that I get to use my stash are even better! That is just what this big yarn flag is. I love to decorate in red, white and blue for Memorial Day, I actually tend to […]
This gorgeous and unique bracelet looks exactly like a similar one that Anthropologie offers – except theirs is $158, and this Diy Anthropologie Purl One Bracelet from Gina Michele cost a grand total of $4! The combination of chain and yarn gives this DIY bracelet a fun texture that makes for an edgy look. These […]
For today’s Free Pattern Friday, we have this gorgeous wall hanging pattern from Yarnspirations! The boho trend is totally in right now, and this wall hanging is really simple to make (although it looks really complicated!) Wall hangings from the store are going for some seriously big bucks right now, but you can learn how […]
Do you have a lamp that needs a new look and a stash of yarn that you love and would like to incorporate into a new decorative element in your home? Well, here is a super easy project that you can make with just these two elements. For this project you will want a lampshade […]
In 2016, we have a very important birthday to celebrate – Caron Yarns is turning 100! 100 years ago, in 1916, the United States was in the middle of World War I. The National Park Service saw its creation that year, the Red Sox won the World Series, and Einstein was just putting the finishing […]
Sometimes it can be intimidating to try new things. I know I’m always wary of getting a new dish at restaurants or taking a new route to work. But when it comes to knitting, trying a new stitch shouldn’t be scary at all. In fact, it should be fun! If you are looking for a new […]
For all the knitters, crochet enthusiasts and general lovers of yarn, you might be interested to know about the textile traditions in different parts of the world. Some countries have a strong heritage for particular textile crafts and one such country is Ireland. Not just simply the “Land of Saints and Scholars” or the “Emerald […]
What’s your dream? We all have one – whether it’s something as big as climbing a mountain or something small like finishing the book you’re reading. For Michael “Eddie” Edwards, that dream was going to the Olympics even though he didn’t have the funding or resources that his fellow skiers did. That didn’t stop Eddie […]
