It is clear from the blogosphere that no 2017 home is complete without tassels and macrame. Whether it’s a room divider, planter, throw pillow, or a simple bookmark, there’s no excuse not to give it a try!
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Heart Appliqué Hat – Free Baby Crochet Pattern
Every fall, I like to share a free pattern for red baby hats designed specifically for the American Heart Association’s annual Little Hats Big Hearts campaign. The AHA, along with tons of volunteers and partners around the country, distributes red hats to newborns born in the month of February.
SilverSpun Silk Review & Giveaway
Sometimes you get the chance to work with a yarn that’s so lovely you know you’re going to use it for something special. SilverSpun Silk from Feel Good Yarn Co. is one of those yarns. Made with a combination of cotton, silk, silver & nylon, this uber-soft yarn works up into fine lace fit for special events.
Picks of the Week
It’s nice when folks put a little color into their yarn crafts, isn’t it? Check out some of the best ideas of the week right here!
How to Work a Collar Bind Off
There’s more than one way to bind off a knitting project. For some this may come as a shock. :) I mean, I use the same classic bind off a good 85% of the time, but sometimes projects need a little extra something to help the finishing look just right. Enter, the collar bind off.
Picks of the Week
It’s officially time to spend every weekend buried under a stack of blankets, binge-watching our favorite shows and audiobooks, and knitting up a storm!
Crochet Christmas Cheer Ornaments
Christmas comes just once a year – celebrate with cute crochet ornaments! Check out this post for three free amigurumi patterns for a jaunty Santa hat, cheery mug & a sweet mini Christmas tree ornament!
Crochet Festive Candy Ornaments Three Ways
These ornaments are inspired by holiday treats, and we’re going way beyond the classic sugar cookies and gingerbread men! We’ve got a super cute little meringue, cookies and milk for Santa and a colorful piece of wrapped Christmas candy to brighten our trees.
Easy Sew: Drawstring Project Bag
Like many yarn crafters, I’ve got roughly a thousand and one works-in-progress laying about, so I regularly find myself in need of more project bags. As I knit and crochet over the years, I realized that the best project bag is nothing more than a simple rectangle with a drawstring top. You can toss the bags in your purse to keep your skeins in order, you can toss them in a suitcase, and you can easily store them with your other WIPs without worrying about yarn running amok.