Create things you wish existed
Create things you wish existed
The Yarn Blog is a place for knitting and crochet inspiration, information and instruction. Come here for pattern roundups, information on how to use specific fibre arts tools, deep dives into techniques, histories on patterns, interviews with makers and more!
A poncho may seem like a simple idea — after all, it’s a cloth with a hole in the middle! But this garment originated with ancient Andean cultures. It was millenia before it spread worldwide, and even longer before people began knitting and crocheting them. They are practical, cozy and a great item to wear…
Knit cat socks or mitts, crochet cat scarves, knit or crochet cat sweaters, blankets, cushions and more with the patterns we’ve rounded up.
Some are for things they will love (cat caves, cat kickers, and so forth). But some are for things that we will love, but our cats might not appreciate.
This is the ultimate history of the granny square! Learn about its origins in 1885, its evolution in 1888, and the popularity it finds in every generation.
It’s lofty, it’s lace weight, it’s Urth Bonmoher! Urth’s first entry into both the lace yarn and mohair yarn categories has proven to be a hit. If you haven’t yet caught on to mohair yarn, it is yarn that is made from the hair of the Angora goat. It is softer and shinier than wool…
If you don’t have a vest in your wardrobe, it’s time to make one! Vests have become a wardrobe staple in the past few years. Why? They’re versatile and can be worn over a shirt, alone, and in any season. (Yes, even summer — fashion blog High Snobiety has declared sweater vests “a summer 2024…
We’ve heard that everyone wants to be a star, and it seems like everyone lately wants to knit or crochet a star too! Stars have been taking over our Instagram feeds and fashion blogs. Is it just us, or do you feel it too? We’ve pulled together seven great star-themed patterns for you to make….
Here for your knitting and crocheting pleasure are 31 Star Wars patterns that you can make in honor of Star Wars Day. Then wear them to a Star Wars party, movie marathon or charity event.
Whether you call it a sweater scarf, a scarf with sleeves or a sleeve scarf, this beautiful hybrid is super-trendy and fun to make! It manages to fill many accessory niches at once. It’s a little bit bolero, a little bit shrug, a little bit wrap, a little bit scarf, and almost a sweater.
A swoncho combines everything that’s great about a sweater with everything wonderful about a poncho. It’s warm, cozy, cuddly and the latest trend in staying warm. If you’re ready to make one for winter, we have some knitting and crochet patterns for you!
A handmade baby blanket is a tremendous expression of love for the little bub, as well as for their parents! And one of these baby blanket crochet patterns is the perfect thing for the occasion. The blanket you create could become a well-worn best friend (like Linus had in the Peanuts comic). Or it could…
Who wouldn’t want a knitted summer top to wear around town or to the beach this summer? Not only are knitted summer tops great to wear in the heat, they’re also great to knit, because the yarns are light and cooling. If your fingers are itching for a summer project, try one of these on…