2021 UPDATE! This beloved early design finally has a video tutorial! And a whole new look with funky boho stripes. Check it out here! If you’ve never crocheted a “hexagon cardigan” before, you are in for a treat. This might just be my new favorite way to crochet cardigans! Two hexagons, crocheted just like a …
Whether you’re making a custom blanket for friends or family, or you’re writing your own pattern, it’s helpful to know what the standard blanket sizes are for your next blanket project! Instead of searching each time for “how big is a twin quilt?” or “what size is a stroller blanket?” you are …
We’ve all heard the conventional wisdom and maybe experienced it for ourselves… Knitting uses less yarn than crochet…But is it true? Now, I’m no scientist, but I did almost get a minor in chemistry so I think I’m qualified enough to blog about this subject in a quasi-scientific manner. So here goes nothing! Objective: to …
Spring time is all about those stash-busting projects! Scunchies are fun and flirty, perfect in all weather and fantastic stash busters. Not to mention a quick way to whip up gifts or products to sell! So I bet, now, you wanna learn how to crochet a scrunchie? Well, I’ve detailed my 3 favorite ways to …
If you know how to knit and purl, you can make this scarf! Seed stitch is just that; alternating knits and purls every other row. This stitch hides tension issues beautifully and lies perfectly flat (these edges won’t curl up on you). It’s knit in the round on circular needles so you don’t …
You all showed me so much love for the Cable Knit Ear Warmer pattern, I had to come through for the crocheters! I tried to make this pattern as versatile and simple as that one. If you don’t know how to crochet cables, this is a great first cabling project! Don’t hesitate to experiment with …
I love to utilize a bunch of different fiber arts and that includes loom knitting! It’s great for beginners or people with arthritis who struggle to grasp needles. I adore this method of knitting because it’s super easy to get a very uniform project every time. This men’s beanie was one of my first …
When preparing to move to a new country, I knew I would have to find all new places to buy my yarn and knitting and crochet accessories. I took to google to out to find where I could buy yarn after moving abroad and found many others looking for the same thing. While there are …
When I got my hands on some of the original Caron Cakes, I knew the first thing I wanted to do was a triangle shawl. To make this pattern a bit more interesting, I’ve included instructions to add arm holes to turn the shawl into a vest! It works up to a beautiful, versatile piece …
Of course, there’s no wrong way to use a Caron Cake! But I’ve come up with a few tricks to help ensure that you get the striping effect you’re looking for in your next project.If you haven’t seen them in stores or all the buzz on instagram, Caron Cakes are giant yarn cakes of self …