Have you ever wanted to try stranded knitting but were intimidated? Today’s pattern is perfect for newbie stranded knitters! The Yukon Beanie is an easy, unisex knitting pattern featuring eye-catching vertical stripes and basic stitches so you can focus on getting your tension right for the color changes. This post contains affiliate links. I may … Read more
Sometimes things get lost in transit. As an example, in 1997, I took a trip to Europe to visit several countries. My checked bag, stuffed with 30 days worth of clothing and toiletries, never made it. (I ended up learning a valuable lesson about packing, though.) Back in 2014, I designed several patterns for I … Read more
I’m sharing a dude-approved cable hat pattern for the Braided Beanie. As longtime readers may know, I was terrified of knitting for many years. My grandmother tried to teach me back when I was 9 or so (when she taught me to crochet), but everything I made turned into a trapezoid. This post contains affiliate … Read more
Hats are some of my favorite things to crochet (and knit). They’re functional, quick to make, and great stash busters! This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by Imperial Yarn. I knew I … Read more
I’m releasing a new free crochet pattern every week through December. Each one can be made with 3 skeins of yarn or less, and would make a great gift (for someone else, or as a reward to yourself for all of your holiday crafting!). Today’s pattern is a scrappy striped slouchy beanie. The Chevron and … Read more