Make a beautiful day even more personal by making bridesmaids gifts yourself! Making gifts for bridesmaids is a great way to give a thoughtful gift that is also economical and practical. These gifts won’t take too long to make, and could fit in nicely at the wedding ceremony! Knitted shawls, like the Sweetheart Shawl to the…
Bold, colorful stripes are everywhere this summer, from the catwalk to home furnishings. To help you take advantage of this trend, we’ve picked out 4 patterns to add a jolt of color to your home. [As always, photos and highlighted text are clickable.] Crochet Whimsy Stripes Rug Contrasting colors plus stripes that get thicker and…
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…
In recent months at the Lion Brand Yarn Company offices, we’ve had three new births! We couldn’t be more excited for these new mommies, and to celebrate, we’re sharing our favorite baby bootie crochet patterns. They’re fun and fast to make for beginners and experts alike! Easy Booties The color possibilities are endless for this…
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…
Baby blankets are a fun and easy way to play with different techniques and constructions. Here are four basic baby blankets that anyone can knit or crochet. Click on the images to go to the patterns. Knit Sunny Diagonal Blankie Knit from corner to corner, all you need to learn to make this blanket is…
When someone you care about is expecting a baby, you’re likely to have the urge to create a one-of-a-kind beautiful gift. As one of the landmark occasions in a family’s life, a time to celebrate the arrival of a new life, what better way to do that than with something made by hand? Babies are…
When I was a child, one of my favorite games to play was “kitchen.” I loved creating food to serve my brother and my dolls, a love that’s translated into a passion for cooking as an adult. For creative crocheters and knitters, making your own toy food for your kids (or maybe even your pets)…
Faux fur is back in style this winter, popping up in the winter collections of clothing companies like BCBG: Max Azria, Juicy Couture, and others. Last month, our friends at BurdaStyle had a round-up of faux fur sewing projects, and inspired, we’ve put together a couple of patterns that you may want to try, in…
Whether you are a beginning knitter or a long-time knitter who would like to work on a simple but beautiful pattern, here are a few ideas for patterns that will make you look and feel good. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS TO SEE THE PATTERNS. 1. Striking Hat and Scarf This Striking Hat and Scarf are…
Leg warmers, the fashion accessory made famous by Jane Fonda and her exercise program as well at Flashdancers in the 80s, have been regaining popularity. They are appearing in Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and Uniqlo, a sure sign that a younger generation is taking to this practical and fun fashion. We’ve got them if you…
