Stylish hats are excellent, thoughtful gifts for kids of all ages. These 4 projects to knit and crochet are clever and fashionable hats for kids worthy of any children’s boutique; only these are easy to make yourself. Try the hints below to make each hat special for each child in your life. The ‘Totally Tubular’…
While browsing the Pattern Finder®, I made a discovery: Lion Brand has designed a sweater dress pattern to flatter every body type (Hourglass, Pear, Apple, and Rectangle)! Check out my findings, as well as some styling tips, below. Hourglass Knit Dress Show off your curves with a sheath-shaped dress that nips in at the waist….
With the cooler days of fall approaching, it’s time to start thinking about warm, snugly hats. These hats are made in thick, super-bulky yarns and constructed in simple stitches to help you finish them quickly. You can make these hats in all different colors to keep for yourself or to give as gifts. The Ripe…
Without a doubt, fall is my absolute favorite fashion season. The rich colors and luxurious fabrics are just what I need to get me through the winter months — even if I can only dream about wearing them! Just recently, I saw a breakdown of fall trends on New York Magazine’s website that appealed to…
Last week, I shared five great crochet flower patterns for the summer; click here to view the blog post. Now here are five of my favorite knit flower patterns! Top row: Field Poppy (left), Clematis (right) Middle row: Knitted Rose Bottom row: Dahlia (left), Petunia (right) My favorite thing about crafted flowers is that they…
Want to add a touch of whimsy to any project? Whip up a few crocheted flowers! These small, portable projects are also a great way to use up yarn scraps. Here are five of my favorite crochet flower patterns: Top row: Mother’s Day Flower (left), Tradescantia (right) Middle row: Narcissus Bottom row: Irish Rose (left),…
Spring is all around us! The changing weather brings with it longer warm days and cool nights, and if you are lucky, more time outside! These projects are perfect for the changing weather, and are extremely popular. Crochet Sequoia Shrug Adorable to wear and a perfect garment for changing weather, a shrug is the perfect…
Our friend and coworker Jocelyn recently shared pictures of a one-of-a-kind sweater that she knit for her band‘s new album. I think you’ll agree that it’s truly unique! In this exclusive video, Jocelyn shares a bit more about why and how she made the sweater. This sweater is more than a fantastic whimsical piece; it…
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I really enjoy interesting furniture design, as well as interesting fashion design. A few weeks ago, I stopped into ABC Carpet & Home, a wonderful home furnishings department store with a great philosophy, where I spotted a very cool-looking chair. It immediately called to…
Most knitters and crocheters have been in this situation before: You walk into a clothing store, and you see a piece of clothing; you think to yourself, “Hey, I could make something like that.” Well, that happened to me recently, and I wanted to share with you how I broke down the process of figuring…
Cowls are a popular accessory for cool temperatures because of their versatility. Depending on the length of your cowl, there are tons of different ways you can style your accessory. Here is Lindsey modeling 6 suggestions using our Thermal Knit Cowl. For reference, this cowl has a circumference of 50 inches (127 cm), so cowls…
The fun thing about simple patterns is that there is a lot you can do to add flair. I like to add a splash of color or maybe pin a flower to something I knit or crochet to make it my own. I recently came across a blog post where blogger Emily added dino spikes…
