Caron Cakes Yarns || My Top 3 Faves!
Which are my favorite Caron Cakes yarns? Aren’t you just dying to know?! But, first of all, what a delicious name! Caron – you did well naming these tasty yarn morsels, for sure! But Why Are They Called Cakes? It’s not just because they look totally scrumptious, but because of…
Apricot Lane Amigurumi || Felix the Fox
Welcome to Apricot Lane Amigurumi, a place where magic and friendship come to life through the art of crochet. Here, we create friendly amigurumi creatures that are cherished for their unique personalities and heartwarming stories. From the moment you set foot in Apricot Lane, you’ll enjoy a sense of wonder…
Valentine Gifts to Knit and Crochet
On the search for some quick Valentine gifts to knit and crochet? Well, you just might need to check out this post. Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so I promise to show you a few quickies you can whip out. But if you’re super-fast at knitting or crocheting,…
Baby Cakes Customized Sweater Free Pattern and Video
Such a cute little sweater isn’t it? And, I love that you can choose the colorway for your wee one as well as add a name. Watch the free video of a recorded class I taught recently on this Baby Cakes Customized Sweater free pattern. I teach you how to…
Repeats in Knit and Crochet || Tips & Techniques
Whether or not you’re a beginner, you’ll come across repeats in knit and crochet patterns. If you’ve been crafting for a while, you’ll recognize there are specific ways and methods of pattern writing. It seems that each publisher or yarn company has a slightly different style. It’s especially obvious to…
Free Yarn Giveaway! 120 Balls: #WinTheWall!
If you’ve been hoping for a free yarn giveaway, your prayers are about to be answered! If you’ve been thinking…”My stash is a little sad and depleted after the Christmas gifting season. I wish there was a way I could add to it for free.” CHECK. THIS. OUT. Yarnspirations wants…
All the Flavors of Caron Cakes Yarn
Caron Cakes are a popular yarn from Yarnspirations, sold only at Michaels. With a tidy cake design that lets you pull from the middle and a dozen different varieties of yarn, there’s a yarn here for everyone. Follow this Caron Cakes Yarn guide to find the one that’s right for…
Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2023
Get ready for Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2023. Join us for a thrilling mystery make-along event for knitters and crocheters on Super Bowl Sunday! The event is COMPLETELY FREE and open to ALL SKILL LEVELS. Kick-off the event early Sunday morning, participants will receive clues and instructions for a secret…
Crochet Slanted Shell Super Scarf Free Pattern
Recently I taught a free online class with Michaels so you can learn how to crochet this shell super scarf free pattern! With two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, this scarf doesn’t take long to make. It’s easy enough for beginners, since it’s so thick. It grows quickly…
Book Review: Real Men Knit
Hi! I’m Meg, and I help Marly with Facebook and blogs. I also love to read, so I’m going to start an occasional series of blog posts talking about books that feature knitting, crochet, and yarn that aren’t the usual pattern books. I know there are plenty of romance novels…
