Will granny squares ever go out of style? I think not. They’re portable, can use stash and scrap yarn, and have so far withstood the test of time. These iconic squares have grown far beyond the “traditional” granny square into elaborate motifs and medallions. In this post we will be stitching a flower circle-in-square variation….
Summer is in high gear here on the east coast. The days are hot, the nights are hot. It’s just all around hot. That means outfits that look great without a lot of effort and aren’t too close fitting for a breezy feel are my go-to. The kits below are some of my personal favorites…
During the summer, I always find myself looking for cute bags for literally EVERYTHING! Whether it’s going to the farmers market, shopping, road trip, or just going to the beach, a cute summer bag is an essential to every wardrobe! Recently we have gotten so many gorgeous summer bag kits and I have to share…
This week I stumbled upon some Mandala® Ombre in Mantra and Tranquil. The cake of Tranquil had pops of an aqua color showing that pulled the blue green tones of the Mantra cake in. It’s a match! I’m not the type to always be super “girly” with lots of pinks and purples, but I do…
We (definitely me) often can get wrapped up in what’s new and shiny. New patterns and kits are promoted and older ones get forgotten, even though you may have at one point been crazy in love with them. Today I’m going to look at a few “classics” that are warmer weather friendly. Navajo Blanket Shrug…
Phew, gauge swatching is officially over with! Now onto the math… via GIPHY Guys…one thing I hate more than gauge swatching…math. I’ll admit it now, I’m awful at it, always have been and always will be. That’s why I wanted to keep this blanket very simple with garter stitch. To find out how many stitches…
This week (May 23 – 29, 2019) on the Lion Brand site we’re featuring travel projects. These include things you can take along and also several bags that can be packed as projects for the road or used to pack for your travels. Included in the assortment of kits are a few new styles as…
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary a sweater is simply “a knitted or crocheted jacket or pullover. ” The word, however, tends to encourage images of heavy, long-sleeved versions, but why not open-work short or sleeveless options? And maybe a bit of creative license. (Like can a knit or crocheted tank top still be a sweater?)…
Spring, a time of new beginnings… and also sometimes frustratingly fluctuating temperatures. Kits to Knit I love knitting (and wearing) wraps. Lightweight shawls are the perfect accessory to jazz up a Spring jacket and sometimes you still need that little bit of extra protection. These two are favorites of mine as they go perfectly with…
Prayer shawl. Peace shawl. Comfort shawl. Mantle. Whatever name you give them, they serve the same purpose. These are a wearable hug crafted with love and intent from maker to recipient. Whether it be personal words, verse, song, prayer, mantra, or something else, it is these thoughts imbued in the shawl with each stitch that make…
Warmer weather is officially here…well, coming depending on where you are! Here on the East Coast, the weather has been pretty nice (a whopping 60 degrees) the past few days and I am LOVING it! via GIPHY Dressing for spring can be hard! You never really know what type of weather you’re going to get,…
First, what is a Temperature Blanket? Over the last few years, temperature blankets have been taking the crafting world by storm (pun intended). And it’s easy to see why! They’re fun to make, can incorporate lots of colors, and have the potential to be a truly unique gift or heirloom piece. To make one, the…
