200 Ripple Stitch Patterns by Jan Eaton Book Review with Allsorts knitting pattern

Do you love to collect crochet and knitting stitch dictionaries? Today, I’m sharing my review of the new edition of one of my favorite stitch guides. My review also includes an excerpted knitting pattern for a stitch pattern called Allsorts and your chance to win a copy of the book, so read on for details! … Read more

Announcing the 2019 Halloween Crochet Along!

The Halloween Crochet Along is the fourth crochet along of 2019 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. We’ve brought together ten of the top crochet designers out there to bring you free crochet patterns for Halloween. Three of our favorite companies are providing prizes for our end-of-CAL giveaway. Join us to make … Read more

How To Knit Beautiful Bags by Sian Brown Book Review with Flower Basket bag pattern

Have you been wondering how to knit a bag? Bags are great projects to knit because you can start wearing and using them right away, no matter what the season! Today, I’m sharing my review of a book of knit bag designs and techniques. My review also includes an excerpted knitting pattern for the Flower … Read more

Christmas in July Make Along

I’ve teamed up with 28 other bloggers for the 2019 Christmas in July Make Along! We’re bringing you a month full of free patterns to kick start the handmade holiday season — including crochet, knitting, and sewing projects. There’s something new to make every day in July, and you can also enter to win great … Read more

Announcing the Second Annual Washcloth Crochet Along!

The Washcloth Crochet Along is the third crochet along of 2019 hosted in the CAL Central Facebook and Ravelry groups. We’ve brought together ten of the top crochet designers out there to bring you free crochet patterns for washcloths. Five of our favorite companies are providing prizes for our end-of-CAL giveaway. Join us to make … Read more

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