Crochet Trapper Hat: Toasty Warm!
Trapper hats sure do have a distinctive look! They all have a shaped top and super-cozy ear flaps that usually tie under the chin. This ultra-cozy Crochet Trapper Hat is a FREE crochet pattern using Red Heart Yarn, found on the Yarnspirations website. But let’s take a closer look at…
Lace Knitting with Bulky Yarn
When I think about knit lace I default to fingering weight yarn. While it is so beautiful to see the delicate lace patterns knit in fingering weight yarn it does take time and skill. Big Yarn, Colorful Lace Knits by Barbara benson gives knitting lace a new meaning. Learn more…
JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 6
We have made it to the last week of the 2019 Bernat Stitchalong. Last week we finished up all the heavy lifting and this week we will be adding the finishing touches to the blanket. Adding tassels and pom poms really make the blanket pop! Working along with me in…
Colorful Knit Socks
Inside Colorful Knit Socks, by Kerstin Balke, you will find 26 amazing sock patterns! Knit socks are one thing that never goes out of style. Whip up a few of these beautiful socks patterns before the cold weather is here.
The Knit Vibe
Vickie is back on the Yarn Thing Podcast to talk about her 13th book, The Knit Vibe. With interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting there is something for everyone. This isn’t like any other knitting book that you have seen…
JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 5
This is the time in a CAL/KAL that I start to get a little sad. We are on the home stretch of our project and I don’t want it to be over! I know that I am having a really great time and I hope you are too. Week 5…
FREE Fair Isle Knit Hat Video Tutorial
Yarnspirations has a new FREE Fair Isle Knit pattern. In this video tutorial I will break down the steps that you need to know to complete a fair isle hat. This is a great beginner fair isle project. A simple patterns lets you learn the technique.
Body Measurements for Knit and Crochet Garments
Wether or not you are a designer Body Basics by Lindsey Stephens is a must have book for your library. Learn how to take proper body measurements and how they play into your knit and crochet garments. This knowledge will allow you to make better fitting agreements for yourself or…