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 […]
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 […]
Happy Thanksgiving, crafters! Remember that secret sale I mentioned on Tuesday? It’s finally here, and it’s BIG! For those of you not in the loop, I Like Knitting and I Like Crochet are two fabulous magazines that are chock-full of gorgeous patterns and stunning photos. There are six issues of each published per year, bringing […]
Black Friday, the biggest shopping holiday of the year, is coming up this week. Are you ready? Get some caffeine on hand for those early-morning sales and check it out: there are some great deals this year in the crafting world! Plus, keep scrolling to find out about the SECRET SALE we have up our […]
It’s finally here – happy I Love Yarn Day! Thank you so much for hanging out with us all week and enjoying all of our amazing free patterns. If you’re just tuning in today, be sure to check out the rest of the posts from this week for new patterns and daily prizes from our […]
It’s the second day of I Love Yarn Day Week! This year’s official theme is #StitchItForward, which encourages you to share your skill and teach a newbie how to knit or crochet. Check out the rest of the posts from this week for new patterns and daily prizes from our friends at Red Heart Yarns, […]
