Free pattern: Shimmering Frost Beanie (2016 Holiday Blog Hop)

Back in June, I went to The National NeedleArts Association’s summer trade show and I had the chance to meet Dena and hang out in the Kreinik booth. Fave part about #TNNAshow: these people! This was taken between hugs with knit/crochet’s @UCrafter + @Jessie_AtHome pic.twitter.com/T8vLcaD0Ta — KreinikGirl (@KreinikGirl) June 12, 2016 This post contains affiliate … Read more

Knitting Patterns: 4 Border Options | Anthology Blanket

The Anthology Blanket is a sampler blanket that was released throughout 2016 as a knit along. For more details, including a schedule and links to all previously released posts, visit the Anthology Blanket home page. This post includes four knitting border options for your finished blanket. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation … Read more

Knitting tutorial: How To Pick Up Stitches

There are many reasons you might want to “pick up” stitches in knitting. If you’re making the Anthology Blanket, you may need to pick up stitches on the outer edges of the blanket to add borders, but if you’re making a sweater, you may need to pick up stitches along the neckline to “clean up” … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Ocean Star Infinity Scarf

One of my favorite things about being a crochet and knitting designer and blogger is getting the opportunity to try out new-to-me yarns. When I originally designed this pattern (as the Winter Sea Cowl) for Love of Knitting magazine, I had the chance to choose from any Patons yarn for the sample. This post contains … Read more

Roundup: 6 Free Crochet Patterns by Creative Crochet Workshop

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

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