A scalloped edge can add a beautiful finishing touch to any knit project. The picot bind off method is a great way to create that gorgeous shell shape! This bind off method looks complicated, but it’s actually fairly basic. Check out this step-by-step photo tutorial on how to do the knit picot bind off.
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Let’s face it. Sometimes some of the most beautiful knit stitches, like the Stockinette Stitch, simply don’t have the most beautiful edges. Often times a pattern will accommodate for those imperfect edges, but every once in a while you might end up with something a bit rough. Adding a knit edging to your project can
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There’s just something so sweet about a little bundle and bow hat on top of a baby’s head! Add some texture to the hat, and the cuteness factor increases that much more. I experienced the heart-melting effect these sack hats have on Mommies first-hand this week when my adorable 7 week old (where did all that
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1. To bring peace and serenity to your life. 2. To help you quit smoking. 3. To help relieve stress. 4. To overcome and distract from illness. 5. To create something special when expecting a little one. 6. To help pay the bills. 7. To give back to the local community. 8. To overcome the
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The world of yarn crafting holds so many different meanings to so many different people. For some, it’s an escape from reality. For some, it’s a social connection – a way to create more deep and meaningful relationships. For others it’s a means of providing for family. For me, knitting and crocheting add nothing but
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When I first started knitting, I had no idea that there were different sizes of yarn….and if you’d mentioned different textures, my jaw would have hit the floor! It took me a few years to discover the joys of Super Bulky, or the beauty of lace. One of my all time favorite types of yarn,
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Time and time again I’m reminded of the beauty in simplicity. Don’t get me wrong – I love a complex, gorgeous, time-consuming project as much as the next girl….but those aren’t the ones that I end up coming back to over and over again. I’m much more likely to return to a simple, sweet,
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Once a mother, always a mother, right!? We all know that mothers love hand-made gifts. So make your Mom something quick (it took me under two hours to whip these two out), cute (I love matching colors and flowers), and cheap (these cost approx. $6.00!) for Mother’s Day this year. Grab your hooks or needles
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This Easter Challenge was so much fun. It’s always a joy to see other crafters’ creativity put to the test, and everyone who entered did such a wonderful job! It certainly made my job choosing the winners super difficult! If you didn’t get a chance to admire all of the fabulous entries, make sure you
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It was so fun seeing all of these cute entries come through my inbox over the last few weeks! Thank you so much to everyone who stretched their creativity skills and created a one-of-a-kind stuffie for the Easter Challenge! All the entries are shown below. Winners will be selected and announced on April 10th. [mc4wp_form
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To take advantage of the great deal on the crochet version, download on Ravelry by clicking here. To take advantage of the great deal on the knit version, download on Ravelry by clicking here. I’m a huge fan of vintage, classic, and simply pretty things. Judging from the response to certain designs, like the Shell Scarf Crochet Pattern,
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Download, queue, and favorite the knit version on Ravelry by clicking here. Download, queue, and favorite the crochet version on Ravelry by clicking here. Sometimes parenting takes a bit of pre-planning and creative sneakiness! Unfortunately, our kids don’t always want to do exactly what we ask of them….which is part of what makes them kids, part of
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Knit and crochet items are gorgeous in and of themselves….but add the perfect embellishment, and suddenly a project can go from simply cute to one-of-a-kind uniquely beautiful. The only problem? It’s not always easy to come up with ideas for the perfect finishing touch for a hat….or to find the embellishment that will add that
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As you may have noticed, I’m a big fan of buttons. I like big buttons, small buttons, wooden buttons, and long buttons. I like every type of button….but mostly I like safe buttons. Since I just introduced the Easter Challenge, where we’re all competing (in a super friendly way of course!) to create the most
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As someone who both knits and crochets, I find the lack of a perfect knit scallop edging to be quite frustrating. Of course, there’s always the option to crochet an edging on, but I usually prefer to keep my projects either all knit or all crochet. After lots of searching and experimenting, I’ve finally settled
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Purchase the crochet Serenity Slouch Hat Pattern on Ravelry here. Purchase the knit Serenity Slouch Hat Pattern on Ravelry here. It’s not often that a design comes entirely smoothly for me. There’s usually a creative brainstorming process, a planning stage, a yarn-hunting stage (you know this stage….it might be my favorite part!) and then I finally
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Did you know I have an awesome size chart, perfect for your knit and crochet hats, here on my site!? It’s hiding way down there at the bottom of your screen and isn’t always the easiest to spot…..so I thought I’d mention it here on the blog too. The chart includes measurements for both the
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The seed stitch is one of my all time favorite knit stitches, and I’m convinced it always will be. Made up of a combination of knit and purl stitches, it’s super simple and perfect for any knitter regardless of experience level. The texture is soft, squishy, and quite eye-catching. Check out the Knit Seed
Read MoreHave you ever seen Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood? It’s a cute show for kids that my son just adores. I love it for a few different reasons, including that the theme song is done to the tune that “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” theme song used to use….Since our last name is Rogers, and I grew up watching
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Since the release of my Yoda or Bat Hat Knitting Pattern a couple of years back (Sheesh! It’s hard to believe it’s been that long!), I’ve been asked about the knitting technique used for the ears many times. This knit edging is called an I-Cord Edge and is one of my favorite edge techniques to
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Because Pom Poms are simply such awesome knit or crochet project embellishments, I’ve really come to love a good old yarn puff. Don’t know how to make a pom pom yet? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. I’ve had crafters who have been knitting or crocheting for years come to me asking if I use a pom-pom
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Shortly after our move to Hawaii, a wonderful reader told me about the challenge of the un-changing seasons here. She mentioned that her mother, who is also from Colorado, still misses the changing of the seasons even after years in Hawaii. She encouraged me to celebrate the Holidays with decorations around the house in order
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If you’re anything like me (don’t try to deny it – we both know you are!) then you’ve probably got little bits of yarn hiding all over your house. You’ve got ends that you just couldn’t throw away stuffed into odd little purses, and you have glass jars filled with 10 yard yarn balls so
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I’m so happy to be featuring Mary Gonzales of Mary’s Knittin’ Designs for another designer showcase today! Mary just recently started writing up her designs, and she’s doing a beautiful job with it! Please head over and check out all her delectable work on her Ravelry Page. Mary has written up a gorgeous sample pattern for
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