12 Free Knitting Patterns for Hats for Kids

On Fridays, I share a link blast on G+, Twitter and Facebook to get you excited about crafting all weekend! In keeping with the #FlashbackFriday meme, I’m sharing patterns were first released at least 12 months ago. Instead of sharing crochet patterns, this week I’m doing a special link blast of knitting patterns! I’ll be back to the regular … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Juxtapose: A Cabled Beanie

I love to knit cables. There’s something really fun about watching them form beneath my fingers, and the resulting texture is great. This free cabled beanie knitting pattern is a tribute to cables and includes three cable variations. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by Quaere Fibre. There’s a large, forked cable in … Read more

How To Join Granny Squares Using the Whipstitch | #Crochet #TipsTuesday

I love crocheting granny squares, and over the years, I’ve tried many different joining methods but I’ve never settled on a favorite. I shared a tutorial for joining grannies with the mattress stitch last month, and with the Mystery Lapghan crochet-a-long underway, I thought now would be a good time to share another joining method. … Read more

Interview with Jessica Silverman Bryan from Project Night Night

I recently started writing a charity crochet guest post series on Oombawka Design Crochet. Each month, I share a free pattern and highlight a charity that accepts crocheted and knit donations. This month, I shared a free blanket pattern designed for Project Night Night’s “Night Night Packages,” which you can find here. Project Night Night … Read more

Knitting Pattern: Checkerboard Cable Scarf in 2 Sizes

I’m sure I’m not the only one out there, but I love knitting cables. To be honest, cables were the thing that made me want to learn to knit! This post contains affiliate links. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by King Cole. Back in 2013, the Checkerboard Cable Scarf was first published … Read more

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