Yarn dyers are inspired by many different things, from their favorite movies and TV shows to the colors right outside their doors.

I think this may be the first time, however, that I’ve heard of a yarn bundle being inspired … Read More...

There are a lot of geeky knitters out there, so I couldn’t resist sharing the Kickstarter for Yarnia, a role-playing-game based knitting pattern system.

The idea, as designer Tania Richter explains it, is that you role up a character … Read More...

I love this post from Thread & Ladle breaking down the potential time and monetary costs of producing a quality knitting pattern.

People sometimes complain when I share patterns that cost money, and I do try to stick with … Read More...

I love projects that are useful, and if they can be both useful and stash busting that’s even better.

The In the Kitchen Taffy Towel from Be Sweet on Craftsy has the potential to be both of those things.

It’s … Read More...

I don’t know about you, but the first warm weather week (we’ve just finished a week of 70-degree weather) has me dreaming of summer.

And one of my favorite things about summer is fresh produce, including the amazing watermelons we … Read More...

Though Earth Day has already passed, it’s always a good time to honor the earth through crafting.

I love this knit earth pattern from Sara Hall, which is free on Ravelry.

It’s actually rather detailed, and you can make it … Read More...

I should have shared this one before Earth Day, but we should really be mindful of the planet all the time so it’s still appropriate.

Plastic bags are terrible for the environment, as we all know, and it’s just nicer … Read More...

Something about this 18 Petals shawl (or scarf, whichever) knitting pattern from Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarns just says spring to me.

Scratch that.

Pretty much everything about it says spring to me.

Bold colors? Check.

A cool floral-inspired design? … Read More...

Most knitters use stitch markers when they are knitting in the round to mark the end of the round, but many of us don’t use them as often as we should or could to make our knitting lives easier.

I … Read More...

Lace knitting is fun any time of year, but I especially like doing it during the spring and summer because it allows you to make knitting projects that you can actually use when the weather is warm.

If you’ve never … Read More...

If you have a wedding coming up, check out this beautiful ring bearer pillow knitting pattern.

Designed by Debbie Trainor, it features a Double Moss Stitch back and a heart design on the front with a little cable in … Read More...

There’s something about the change in the weather that makes people want a fresh start, which means spring cleaning, clearing and decluttering.

Why not also knit up some new things to help you with your spring cleaning?

DROPS has a … Read More...

I love baby blankets because you can make them a million different ways and everyone needs them.

This Waterfall Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits is really pretty and uses simple repeating cables to make a pattern of cascading waves.

I … Read More...

Though we’re enduring what I hope will be the last cold snap of spring where I live, I’m already thinking about knitting for true spring and summer.

As I knit the last of a long-neglected lap blanket I’m dreaming of … Read More...

I was poking around in the stats for the site, because that’s a thing normal people do, and I noticed there have been a lot of searches lately for Poekmon knitting patterns.

So it seemed like a good time to … Read More...

This unicorn hat is so darn cute I want to make one big enough for my daughter!

Little Red Window has a free version of the pattern in a six-month size, with other sizes available in a purchased pattern.

The … Read More...

I know three French hens are more of a Christmas thing than a spring thing, but chickens are cute to have in your decor all the time, especially if you raise chickens or have a farmhouse-themed decor.

These little guys… Read More...