11 Great Vest Patterns to Invest In
Oversize or shrunken, cable or mesh, tunic length or cropped, one of the 11 patterns on this list might be your next wardrobe essential!
7 Star-Themed Patterns That are Out of This World
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….
May the Fourth Be With You! 30 Star Wars Patterns to Knit and Crochet
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.
7 Sweater Scarf Patterns: Make a Scarf with Sleeves!
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.
7 Swoncho Patterns to Swan Around In
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!
13 Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns For the Perfect Baby Gift
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…
16 Knitted Summer Tops to Beat the Heat
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…
7 Gorgeous Summer Dress Crochet Patterns
Summer dress crochet patterns are ideal for a holiday project, and to wear on holiday! Whether you want a casual beach cover-up, a beauty for brunch at the bach, or trendy togs for a tropical night on the town, a crochet summer dress pattern is just the thing. In fact, you may find that one…
14 Great Knitting and Crochet Patterns for Urth Spiral Grain
Spiral Grain, the new yarn from Urth Yarns, is inspired by the spiral grains that run through trees. It’s available in both 5 ply/sport weight and 8-ply/double knit/light worsted weight. But you may be wondering what you could make with this unique yarn. Find some inspiration with this collection of patterns suited to Urth Yarns…
The Difference Between Yarn Ply and Yarn Weight
Have you ever got a 12 ply yarn and thought to yourself, “But I don’t see 12 separate strands in this yarn?” Or wondered why an obviously really thick yarn is being described online as 4-ply, whereas you know that 4-ply means a fine yarn? Well, there’s a good reason for that. Over the past…
17 Fun Dinosaur Knitting and Crochet Patterns
According to palaeontologists, we are currently in a golden age of dinosaur discovery. And we also seem to be in a golden age of dinosaur patterns to knit and crochet. If you love dinosaurs, you can wear them on your hat, on your gloves, and even make adorable little amigurumi dinosaurs! Our very own Ruth…
How to Use a Stitch Marker: Your Ultimate Guide
Stitch markers. They’re brilliant if you know how to get the most out of them, but a mystery to the uninitiated novice. This guide will teach you everything you need to know, including: what is a stitch marker, how to use a stitch marker, the differences between knitting stitch markers and crochet stitch markers (not…