A closer look at the Read Along Crochet Along prize pack on Hands Occupied, featuring a Darn Good Yarn yarn bowl, bag handles from Jul Designs, a Love & Leche lotion bar, and yarn from Why Knot Fibers.
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The Read Along Crochet Along is here!
Throughout the month of April, everyone is welcome to crochet the Worker Bee Bag and read & discuss The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King. The pattern was inspired by the book we’re reading too – it’s really fun!
Mini Fandom Sweaters at Comic Con!
I am so excited to announce that I’ve designed a brand new mini collection… literally. Allow me to introduce Mini Fandom Sweaters, all inspired by some of the biggest fandoms out there!
How to Knit & How to Fix Fisherman’s Rib
The Fisherman’s Rib Stitch is a great alternative to knitting brioche because it results in a fluffy, dimensional finished fabric, but it’s a bit easier to knit. Learn all about how to knit Fisherman’s Rib, plus learn how to fix mistakes when they crop up, in two new video tutorials.
Fisherman’s Rib Baby Blanket
Knit the Fisherman’s Rib Baby Blanket, a great option for a decorative throw or baby gift. This pattern uses an addictive stitch with lots of dimensionality that will give your blanket endless texture.
Coming this spring: The first Read Along CROCHET Along!
Crochet the Worker Bee Bag & Worker Bee Clutch during the Read Along Crochet Along, April 1-30! This adorable bag uses filet crochet, baubles, and elongated stitches to create a fun, textural piece perfect for spring! Preorder between now and April 1 to save on the pattern.
Big Old Bias Knit Scarf
There is something so elegant about knitting on the bias, a.k.a. knitting diagonally. While it’s just a matter of increasing on one edge of your work while decreasing at the same rate on the other edge, it elevates something like basic garter stitch with such simplicity.
Tackle 3 Advanced Knitting Cast Ons
These advanced cast ons involve a little bit more of a song and dance to accomplish, but they allow you to do things like achieve a gorgeous & reversible edge, access your cast on stitches to use later, and make a cast on edge that stretches like no other.
Learn 2 Long Tail Cast Ons
A close look at two different long tail cast ons, the regular Long Tail Cast On and the German Twisted Cast On.
