New Year, New Skill CAL Week 4: Broomstick Lace

It seems that the groundhogs were divided last week, but I’m going to assume that we are in for an early spring, so let’s start playing with lace! Week 4 of the New Year, New Skill crochet-a-long is all about broomstick lace and this week features four different broomstick crochet patterns by three designers. (If … Read more

Roundup: 5 Free Crochet Patterns by Olive + Brook

On the weekends, I’m inviting some of my crochet, knitting, and crafty friends for a takeover of my Instagram account so they can share their talents with you. Since you can’t easily share links on Instagram, on Sunday night, I’ll share a roundup including links to all the patterns and projects featured in the takeover. … Read more

Free pattern: Hexagon Honeycomb Stroller Blanket

Today’s pattern is a hexagon blanket I made using a simple, meditative granny stitch inspired hexagon motif. Make your version scrappy, use planned colors, or try a single yarn color for distinctive looks! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Zipper Rib Stitch Dishcloth

This is the fifth pattern in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop: Learn A New Stitch Dishcloth Series 2017. You can find all the information you’ll need to follow along, as well as regularly updated links to each of the 48 knitting patterns with photo or video tutorials, here. This post contains affiliate links. Materials for … Read more

Knitting Love Link Party #18 (February, 2017)

Last week, I returned from a 5-day trip to Phoenix for Creativation, the trade show for the Association for Creative Industries. I got to play with new-to-me yarns, preview an impressive new product that will probably change garment knitters’ lives forever (seriously), and other knitting goodness. But I think the highlight was getting to hang … Read more

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