While many crocheters and knitters are focused on making handmade holiday gifts this time of year, others will find time to use their skills to provide a handmade hug for those in need. I’m sharing 30 free crochet and knitting patterns for preemie hats, which are small projects so it’s easy to make a few … Read more
This is the fifth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup includes 40 handmade gift ideas for men, including 2 free sewing tutorials, 20 free crochet patterns, and 18 free knitting patterns. These patterns include bags, hats, and scarves. This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more
As the weather starts cooling down and we head into winter, many crocheters and knitters start ramping up their projects. If you’ve vowed that this is the year where you will wear your own handmade creations rather than store bought, let me share 4 tips for planning a season’s worth of wearable accessories. Oh, and … Read more
This is the fourth post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about DIY neckwarmers, including scarves, cowls, infinity scarves, and pretty much anything else you can wear around your neck to keep warm. This roundup includes over 50 free tutorials, including 11 free … Read more
This is the third post in my series of roundups for handmade gift ideas for the winter holiday season. Today’s roundup is all about wraps of all kinds including shawls, capes, and ponchos. This roundup includes over 50 free patterns and tutorials, including 6 sewing tutorials, 32 crochet patterns, and 16 knitting patterns, so you’re … Read more