Ball of Yarn, Skein of Yarn, Hank of Yarn, Cake of Yarn
Balls, Skeins and Cakes…OH MY! Being a new knitter or crocheter learning the lingo can be hard. One of the big questions is what do I call my yarn. Depending on who you ask they will throw around different words for their yarn. Let’s break it down and tell you…
Hobby Ideas for Yarn Lovers
Take a break from knitting and crochet to learn something new! My good friend Jill Wiseman owns her own bead shop and is an amazing instructor. Beading is a great hobby for yarn lovers to give you a different motion and finish with something beautiful. Learn why beading is such…
How do knit and crochet designers make money with free patterns
How do knit and crochet designers make money with free patterns? Do I have to buy a pattern to show my support for a designer? Why do some designers have ads on their website? Let me clear the air and talk about a touchy subject, the topic of free knitting…
13 FREE Knit and Crochet Baby Projects
Need a gift for your next baby shower? Looking to make something in knit or crochet? I have collected 13 FREE knit and crochet baby projects that you can make from some of my favorite designer friends. Which will be your favorite?
Crochet Mud Cloth Inspired Blanket
The Mud Cloth Afghan Throw Blanket crochet tutorial video teaches you how to crochet this beautiful throw using the free pattern from Red Heart Yarns.
Crochet Baby Sandals
How to Crochet Baby Sandals for Girl or Boy with Marly Bird. The pattern is broken down into simple stitches making it great for beginner knitters and advanced knitters.
Knit Lace Vest
The Knit Going Coastal Lace Vest by Lisa Gentry is a free knitting pattern from Red Heart Yarns. Learn how to do basic knitting lace stitches required to make this super cute vest, how to put stitches on holders and how to work the top part of the vest individually.
Wedding Blanket Crochet-along
Crochet-alongs are so much fun and they are even more fun when you do it with your friends. When you join a CAL or KAL you get to work on the same project with everyone that is joining. For this special crochet-along I will be working with my designer friends…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
I know that all of you could pick up your hooks or needles and get started on a great project for mom. Sometimes, we need a break. We want to make something crafty but didn’t leave enough time to get it all done. Here is a collection of great mother’s…
Mother’s Day Yarn Project
Looking for a great mother’s day project or even valentine’s project? Check out this make in a day project that you can customize to fit the person you are making it for. Combining yarn into other crafts is a great way to use your talents while keeping yourself out of…
