Top-down knit sweaters are one of my favorites to work on. I love how you can try on the garment as you work them and test out where you should stop for sleeve length and the body. Inside Top-Down Knit Sweaters by Corinna Ferguson you will find 16 stylish sweater patterns that are sure to get you excited and stretch your knitting skills.
Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE Amigurumi patterns. Fall in love with these cute critters.
The Annual Game Day Mystery Make-Along with Marly Bird is back! Time to gear up for Sunday’s Big Game in our own way. Join knitters and crocheters from around the world as we work on a Mystery Make-Along project together throughout the day!
Over the last couple years we’ve had an AWESOME time doing a special make-along with you. We’ve learned quite a few things during the process of the event and we are using what we learned to make this year even better (is that possible?).
No matter what team you are rooting for, or if you aren’t rooting for any team at all, let’s have a great time and make some beautiful pieces!
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[Read more…]Crocheting your own garments can sometimes be intimidating. It seems like such a large project. While blankets are a large project they don’t have any shaping and size isn’t as much of an issue. Why not get started on your first crochet garment with a crochet vest. Within Vests the Long and Short you will find seven crochet vests patterns that you will love!
Each week, we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. We will try to stick with a theme each week, but sometimes, it’ll just be a collection of our favorites. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn!
Is Madelinetosh going out of business? Who owns Madtosh? Did Madelinetosh get sold to Jimmy Beans Wool? Find out the answers to those questions and more on the podcast.
To make is short and sweet, NO, Madelinetosh Yarns is NOT going out of business. Laura Zander is the new owner of Madtosh and she is also the owner of Jimmy Beans Wool! That is right, JBW purchased Madelinetosh Yarns!
Jimmy Beans is a powerhouse in the yarn industry and they are always looking to keep these amazing brands alive and blooming. Thanks to the team at Jimmy Beans Madelinetosh will live on with the Jimmy Beans love.
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