I got a few questions on my last granny square posts about what to do with all the ends of yarns. Granny squares are great for using up scrap or stash and working with lots of colors, but worrying about weaving ends afterward can be daunting. What I do is crochet over my ends every…
All these fancy granny squares are fun and beautiful, but this time I’m taking it back to basics with the classic granny square. These basic grannies can be worked using a different color for each round (a great way to use up scrap yarns and stash!) or with a solid color. Each 6″ x 6″…
Continuing on our floral granny square journey! This next square is approximately the same size as the Daisy Granny Square (when worked with the same yarn and hook), which means you can pair them together to create afghans or pillows. Materials Basic Stitch Premium Yarn; 1 ball each in Opal; Ivy; Cream J-10 (6 mm)…
With the return of the hit TV show ‘Roseanne’, we’re also feeling a surge of nostalgia for her very 90s living room décor. In the spirit of this beloved sitcom family, ABC turned a New York subway car into their family room! Our favorite detail? The ‘afghan’ strewn across the back of the subway bench…
by Tamara Kelly, www.mooglyblog.com The Lion Brand® Shawl in a Ball® Granny Square Afghan/Shawl is such a fun pattern to make! Perfect for road trips, I loved working through all the gorgeous Shawl in a Ball colors while cruising along on a recent trip with my kids (don’t worry, I wasn’t driving!). And I snapped…
Shawl in a Ball® is a great yarn for making yourself wraps, shawls, and scarves. But it’s also great for sweaters, blankets, and other projects! There’s no limit to what you can do, and now you can do it with some sparkle. On top of that, it’s our featured yarn right now! That means you can…
by Tamara Kelly, www.mooglyblog.com Even the simplest stitch patterns pop with the use of self-striping yarns! And Lion Brand’s Ice Cream® and the granny stripe stitch make the perfect pair. This stitch is the basis for the Sweet Baby Afghan, and this is how you make it! The Sweet Baby Afghan in Lion Brand Ice Cream® is…
Happy Valentine’s Day! What better way to show your romantic side than by crocheting a quick, sweet mug cozy filled with love? The Love at First Sip coffee sleeve is a sweet project you can make in a snap, thanks to our friends at A Crocheted Simplicity. This pattern takes two colors of 24/7 Cotton®…
You can use Shawl in a Ball to create gorgeous, multicolored shawls and scarves. But this one has a few surprises! We’ve combined three colors of Shawl in a Ball to create the Hexagon Shawl/Vest. The pattern makes a beautiful granny hexagon shawl that is convertible so you have a 3-in-1 accessory! The Hexagon Shawl/Vest has…
I have grown up knitting my whole life. But a few years back I started to crochet, but get this, I was crocheting lefty! Yep lefty. I am a lefty. I knit righty, taught myself to crochet so obviously learned with my left but most recently I learned how to crochet righty! Which brings me…
This month, we’ve got seven self-striping yarns on sale! With so many yarns to choose from, there are endless knit and crochet projects to make! Shira showed off our most popular knit and crochet patterns made with Unique! The colors make striking hats, beautiful coats, and dramatic afghans! See the top 5 patterns in this video: Having…
See it, make it! Model Gigi Hadid was recently snapped in Paris wearing this cool granny square duster. This 70s-inspired sweater-coat is totally trendy right now but its price tag might shock you. This Rosetta Getty duster retails for $1,400! But you can make one yourself without breaking the bank! The crochet Graphic Statement Cardigan is made with…
