I think every yarn crafter has a craving to learn more about the yarn we’re so obsessed with….. How in the world does that crazy, wiry looking llama fur turn into the awesome, soft stuff I’m working with right now? How did the magical colors I’m currently knitting an adorable baby outfit with come into
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I happened to stumble upon this GORGEOUS knit scarf today, and I simply couldn’t help but share. This scarf kind of makes my heart pitter-patter, and I think it may do the same for you….especially when you see the price tag. The most awesome part, is that it’s a super simple free pattern! Patience would
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Last week I was honored to be a guest blogger over on Moogly! I wrote up an adorable design great for any baby or toddler in your life. It’s unisex, easy, and super quick to work up! The best part!? I wrote both a knit and a crochet version so you could do whatever craft
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I am obsessed with baby alpaca yarn. A friend recently told me that knitting with alpaca was like “knitting with clouds” and I agree 100%. I’ve always been totally stumped, though, about how the wiry, strange looking alpaca fur could turn into the soft, wonderful yarn I’m knitting with. I was lucky enough to get
Read MoreI’ve had a lot of questions recently about working with two colors when knitting or crocheting. So I’ve decided to make a video on the best way to do color-work, along with tips on how to keep your yarn from tangling as you work. Color-work can be really frustrating if you’re dealing with tangled
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Average Head Circumference Newborn: 13-14″ 0-3 Months: 14-15” 3-6 Months: 14-17” 6-12 Months: 16-19” 1-3 Years: 18-20” 3-10 Years: 19-20.5” Pre-teen/Teen: 20.5-22” Adult Woman: 21.5 – 22.5” Adult Man: 23-24” Crochet Version: Materials: Worsted (4) Weight Yarn and size 5.5mm (I/9) Crochet Hook Gauge: 7 sts and 8 rows = 2 inches (5
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Having the skills to make beautiful creations can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful to have the ability to make gorgeous items for those I love, but sometimes I simply want to make something for ME! Lately, as summer gets closer and the evenings get warmer, I’ve been daydreaming about beautiful, lacy
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There’s something so awesome about projects that bite….That whole laugh out loud element when you see a fish hat firmly biting a child’s head, or mittens with vicious looking teeth, just simply can’t be beat. Thus the theme of my pattern showcase today. I’ve included 10 knit or crochet designs that really jumped out and
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Have you ever found yourself wishing for a yarn that was super unique? Something that only you would have access to and that would make your project truly one of a kind? Check out this tutorial on how to make your own fabric ruffle yarn! Projects created with this beautiful yarn convey so much love
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As the birds start to return, and little green weeds stretch their necks up toward the sunshine, I’ve found myself filled with anticipation of the coming summer. It’s obvious I’ve totally tricked myself into forgetting about the super hot days, the child who won’t go to sleep until late into the night when it gets
Read MoreI’m finally back with the next segment in the How to Knit Series! Sorry it took me so long – I don’t know if it’s the same for all of you, but boy oh boy is this time of year crazy! It seems like I wait all year long for winter to arrive so things
Read MoreLast week I gave you what you needed to get started on your hat patterns. Do you have a partially knitted hat sitting in front of you ready to finish!? I hope so! Today I’ll be giving you all the tools necessary to finish your first knit project up. I’m so excited!! I hope you’ll
Read MoreI am finally back with the next segment on how to do the purl stitch (I know, I know….it took me forever!!). I was off on a family trip to Seattle, which was tons of fun and has brought me back this week with renewed vigor. I apologize for the delay in getting this segment
Read MoreI’m back with how to do the knit stitch! This one is pretty much all about the video, but I did want to mention one extra thing. When you are watching me do the stitch, make sure you check out what my right hand is doing too. You’ll notice that I’m holding the yarn tight
Read MoreIn the First Segment of this series, we talked about the different types of yarn, and what needle sizes they should be used with. Your homework was to go out and get your first set of straight knitting needles and the yarn you need for one of the three projects I listed (or to decide
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