I got this wild idea to make a giant pom pom costume using latch hook, so I gave it a go for Halloween. Take a closer look at this three dimensional rug-making project and its construction.
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Smiling Jack-o’-Lantern Knitting Chart for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween! Get the free knitting chart for an adorable jack-o-lantern motif that can be worked with intarsia or duplicate stitch.
Picks of the Week
It’s cold out there – time to bust out all of the cold weather gear you’ve finished this summer, pals! And if you’re feeling like your fall accessory game could use some work, you’re in luck. Ear warmers, hats, cowls and mitts make great projects to finish in a week or less. Happy fall!
Jack-O’-Lantern Sweater / Handmade Wardrobe
Have you ever just sat down and made something because you had a picture in your head of what you wanted to make? Read about how this intarsia jack-o’-lantern sweater came to be, and the joy of making exactly what you want to make, just for you.
Review & Giveaway: Knit Picks’ Hawthorne Fingering Kettle Dye Yarn
If you’re looking for an affordable, go-to fingering weight yarn, Knit Picks’ Hawthorne should be on your radar. Get the skinny on this yarn and enter to win TWO skeins in the October yarn review and giveaway!
Picks of the Week
It’s October, so the motivation to knock out a ton of knitting and crochet projects is strong. This time of year, weekends are our friend! Inspire your weekend creativity with this week’s picks.
Mathilde / Handmade Wardrobe
Sewing the Mathilde Blouse: what worked? What didn’t? And where can you find fun, fresh fabric to pair with some beautiful buttons for adding to your handmade wardrobe? This post has the answers.
Manos del Uruguay Alma Review & Giveaway
Meet Alma, a new yarn from Manos del Uruguay! A single ply fingering weight yarn available in great colors, Alma is a great yarn for your next sweater or shawl project.
Over the Rainbow Softie – Free Crochet Pattern
Over the Rainbow Softie, a free crochet pattern using 1 package of Lion Brand Bonbons yarn. Crochet an adorable, on-trend softie toy that easily doubles as DIY nursery decor.
