Every year, I try to make special handmade holiday gifts for my mom and sister. Back in October, I came across some beautiful yarn at the Farmers Market, and knew it had to become a gift for my mom. This post contains affiliate links. This is a beautifully soft, Merino wool from the Catskill Merino … Read more
I love the feel of alpaca yarn. It’s so soft and silky. It’s just perfect for wearing around the neck, especially if you have sensitive skin. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for this sample was generously provided by Galler Yarns. I also loved marled yarns where two different colors of fiber are twisted together … Read more
I love crochet ripples. They are just so fun to make and wear. The Valiant Stripes Scarf uses a bold ripple pattern to make a statement scarf. It’s perfect for cold weather and it makes a great “game day” scarf in team colors. I love textures and in this scarf, I played around with something … Read more
Today’s free knitting pattern has been in the works for (ahem) over two and a half years. Let me explain. Back in January, 2013, I went to Vogue Knitting Live and I picked up two skeins of yarn. The one on top is Full Moon Farms Fabulous Yarn. If you’d like to meet the wonderful … Read more
I love ripple patterns. There’s something amazing about the way the peaks and valleys materialize right off the hook. There’s also something about ripples and stripes. The color changes highlight the peaks and valleys, so naturally, stripes and ripples pair well. Until, of course, you get to the ends. No one likes weaving in ends, and color … Read more