Colorful, contemporary knit & crochet.
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Cozy season is just about here! Folks were experiencing first snows of the season all over the Midwest this week. I found myself in Fargo, ND (my hometown), and it was literally zero degrees with four inches of snow! While yes, it’s cold, that means we have a few extra weeks’ excuse to cozy up with our yarn work under a blanket with a cup of tea. Mmm, cozy season! :)
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Knit yourself a quick cowl that doubles as a hood – a snood! The Checked Snood is a colorful, geometric knitting pattern that uses 3 colors of Berroco Brielle to create a stunning, versatile accessory you’ll wear from fall to spring. Bonus: it’s a free pattern!
If you’ve got some holiday gift making to do this fall, check out this week’s picks for quick project inspiration!
An advent calendar is a great way to make your own keepsake Christmas decoration and build a family tradition for years to come. The beginner-friendly Scandinavian Advent Calendar is a fun, free crochet pattern featuring mostly single crochet stitches and basic embroidery for a handmade, homey look.
The bloggers are out in force this week (’tis the season after all), bringing us all a whole new batch of patterns to try. Accessorize with one of these fresh ideas!
Weaving Within Reach is a beautiful new craft book from Anne Weil, author of Knitting Without Needles and blogger behind Flax & Twine. Much like her first title, Weaving Within Reach brings makers innovative, beautifully-styled projects to accessorize you and your home.
