50 Handmade Blankets That Make Great Gifts

It’s the last Friday in September, and I’m kicking off my second annual series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 50 free patterns and tutorials for handmade blankets, quilts, lovies, and throws, including crochet, knitting, sewing and quilting projects, along with a no-sew and a finger knit project! While some … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Broken Lines Square

The knitting pattern for the Broken Lines Square combines a traveling diagonal stitch pattern with horizontal garter “stripes” to create an interesting texture. This is the thirty-eighth pattern in the Harmony Blanket Knit Along. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using … Read more

22 Free Crochet and Knitting Patterns for Blue Hats

In today’s roundup, I’m sharing 22 free crochet and knitting hat patterns, including slouchies, beanies, sack hats, and more. Each of these patterns is made with blue yarn, though you are welcome to make your version in your favorite color. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) … Read more

Join Underground Crafter at In The MKNG!

Later this month, I’ll be going to In the MKNG, a creativity festival in Bethel, New York. I’m going to tell you about some of the fun activities going on at In the MKNG in this post, including sharing a sneak peek of the supply kit for one of the classes I’ll be teaching! This … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Cable and Ridge Square

The knitting pattern for the Cable and Ridge Square combines a narrow cable with boxes of texture. The pattern is a simplified version of the stitch pattern I used in the Braided Beanie. This pattern is the thirty-sixth square in the Harmony Blanket Knit Along. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at … Read more

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