Independent craft blog since 2007
Another week, another finished object (this is not going to be an every week thing, I’m sure of it).
I recently finished Norah Gaughan’s Silverberg sweater pattern, which was designed for Berroco. The original was a short-sleeved, giant cowled sweater … Read More...
I love holiday designs that have a little something extra that makes them more appropriate through the season rather than having to be out for just a few weeks around a holiday and then put away.
This Pen Pals design… Read More...
I have shared my love of knit blankets many times, and it’s kind of my life goal to have blankets within reach wherever I am in the house.
This Chunky Ribbed Knit Blanket from All About Ami combines simple stitch … Read More...
I can’t believe that February is almost over already (so much so, indeed, that I just typed January in that sentence <insert eyeroll emoji>).
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stitching, check out this cute little pattern… Read More...
I’m not a huge fan of ponchos, but I might be able to get behind a swancho, which is a combination of a sweater and a poncho, kind of a boxy poncho with sleeves.
They’re a nice transition project for … Read More...
Just because it hasn’t snowed enough to have a real snowball fight (or maybe it’s snowed so much you can’t stand the thought of another snowball fight) doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to have a snowball fight indoors. You can … Read More...
Cables are always fun to knit, but even more fun are interesting, unexpected cables like the ones that swirl down the back of the Sevrine Cardigan designed by Vanessa Smith.
This design is so feminine and pretty — it also … Read More...
I get a lot of emails from yarn companies and they are a great way to learn about new yarns and new patterns. The Conifer Cap designed by Allison Griffith for Knit Picks recently caught my eye in one of … Read More...
Some kids just LOVE do-a-dot activities, and they are good for preschoolers practicing fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination and hand dexterity.
Supply Me has a great free printables for Mardi Gras do-a-dot activities you can grab to stick in the art … Read More...
I have to be honest; I tend to stick with really easy cross-stitch patterns when I am stitching myself. I know that I can do bigger and more complex projects but I just don’t push myself to do them often.… Read More...
Recently I realized that I don’t talk very much about my own knitting here, and maybe that’s because I knit a lot but I don’t seem to finish a lot. Or it takes me months and months to finish a … Read More...
I am a big fan of celebrating Mardi Gras, probably equally because of the food and the beads. Kids love the colorful beads that are often distributed at parades this time of year, and you can get a ton of … Read More...
I don’t go to knitting events because I live far away from any of them (well, I did go to TNNA once, when my last book came out, but it has been a LONG time), but I love seeing what … Read More...
“Ohana means family” is a quote made popular in the wider world by the movie Lilo and Stitch, but it’s a common concept in Hawaiian culture.
If it’s a concept you like in your own family, check out this … Read More...
There’s something really fun about using stitch patterns in knitting projects. Maybe it forces you to pay more attention than just knitting Garter Stitch or Stockinette, which makes it more meditative.
Maybe all the fun stitch work makes you more … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to talk about love and caring for people within and outside our families.
These printable Valentine’s Day conversation starters from NurtureStore give kids a great opportunity to think and talk about their feelings and … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, and you might feel like you don’t have time to knit any gifts or decor for the holiday, but that’s not true.
Vickie Howell has shared a great pattern for a plush heart you … Read More...
I was hunting around for some Mardi Gras themed cross-stitch patterns that I haven’t already shared (you can check out some other designs here) and I found the site Spicy Needlepoint.
They have a bunch of great designs, including … Read More...
Some of you might know that I got my start writing about knitting at the now-defunct About.com. I wrote a lot of patterns for that site, nearly 200 of which are chronicled on Ravelry (though I am sure that’s not … Read More...
I know it’s not quite spring but it’s been warm this week where I live (never mind the 40 degree drop in temperature that happened yesterday) so I’m thinking about all the spring projects.
This one is a direct link … Read More...
