I have always wanted to dye my own yarn. Making your own colors and patterns seems so cool to me. When Marly told me that I could play around with Chic Sheep by Marly Bird™ and try out yarn dyeing with Kool-Aid I was super excited. Rather than just do the project myself, my son got involved and we had a great time. I am not an expert at dyeing yarn but I can tell you what I learned along the way after doing research and trying things out. I can't wait to see what colors you come up with!
Around this time of year most knitters and crocheters start to focus on making gifts for others. It can be hard for those that we know and love to find the perfect gift for us. My team has put together a list of knit and crochet gift ideas for you to use for gifting or to use for hinting to those who purchase gifts for you.
Finishing a knit or crochet shawl ins't complete when you have woven in your last end. To complete a shawl you need the perfect shawl pin. Rather than always searching for the right thing, why not make your own. Not only does it make the piece more special but you can get what you want in shape, color and size when you make it yourself. The team at Beadalon invited Katelyn and I to their office to work on a live demo. Watch below or use the photo tutorial to start creating your own shawl pins for your next shawl project or gift.
Mittens are great for the cold weather. By having all of your fingers together in one pocket it helps them to stay warmer, so they say. Starting with a simple mitten pattern is a great idea for beginners so that they can try their hand at a new project. This pattern is great for kids ages 2-8 and can be worked in any color that they like. I have broken this tutorial down into four parts, just like a crochet-along, so that you can work through each section with confidence.
How to Make Easy Lace Rendezvous Knit Shawl with the help of Marly Bird. This is a free knit lace shawl pattern from Red Heart. The shawl is made using a new yarn by Red Heart called Colorscapes and it is BEAU-tiful! Grab your materials and learn along with me.
Making crochet hats is one of my favorite things to do! I love making hats to wear at my kids' sporting events and everything else we do in Colorado's cold winter months. Here's a collection of free crochet hat patterns and paid-for crochet hat patterns that I've designed. Yes, some are free, some are paid, and all are great options for your winter wardrobe.
