I’ve been home a lot more than usual, something many can relate to at the moment. To keep from being overwhelmed I’ve been knitting and crocheting. A lot. It keeps me calm and [mostly] sane. I’ve made 5 blankets in the past week. Yup. 5. (You can see my kitty Kaya sleeping on a pile…
Every crafter has a yarn story. Maybe it’s the first time you successfully bound off a scarf, a memory of the person who taught you how to double crochet, or even the first time you attempted intarsia. We all have stories like that, but we rarely have a chance to share those stories with fellow…
These days, it seems like we can’t turn around without having fallen ‘off’ trend and out of style! The fashion industry is enormous, with one report estimating as much as $250 Billion spent in the United States alone! Furthermore, big companies now imaging 52 ‘mini-seasons’ a year. How can we possibly keep up? Not only…
See it … make it! We spotted this Nuage Paillette Hand-Knit Tube Scarf in the latest Lafayette 148 catalog (on the left) and it’s gorgeous … not to mention it immediately reminded us of the Dobbs Ferry Cowl (on the right) made in Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®. You can buy the pre-made cowl for $500…
Have you ever knit or crocheted for charity? Mixing a hobby you’re passionate about with the act of giving back to others is a delightful way to make yourself and others feel appreciated. As you search for your next project, consider patterns for chemo caps, prayer shawls, or warm afghans. Gifts like these let those…
“You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love.” – Henry Drummond Presenting 12 gorgeous new patterns to help you make it a handmade wedding! Crochet Mr. And Mrs. Chair Covers Crochet Say…
In 2005 this pattern was downloaded well over 1 million times! A cultural icon wore it on an auspicious occasion and everyone who could crochet grabbed their hook and a few balls of Homespun® yarn and made one of their own. It turns out that this design is extremely flattering on lots of different body…
Fun! Fourth of July! Fettucini! Audra Kurtz shows you how to make a fantastic 4th of July beach cover (or scarf, it’s versatile!) using Lion Brand’s Fettuccini® Yarn! If you enjoyed Audra’s tutorial, check out her YouTube channel, The Kurtz Corner!
Audra Kurtz shows you how to make custom flip-flops using Lion Brand’s Fettuccini® Yarn! If you enjoyed Audra’s tutorial, check out her YouTube channel, The Kurtz Corner!
Ekat shows you how to get the look of this 3 Strand Arm Knit Cowl without using needles! Using the simple technique of arm knitting, you can make this scarf in just half an hour! Shop for Unique here: http://lby.co/1i2sGRN
Shira shows you how to get the look of this Lush Plush Arm Knit Cowl without using needles! Using the simple technique of arm knitting, you can make this scarf in just half an hour! Shop for Homespun® Thick & Quick® here. Update: if you’re unsure of how to seam the piece, we have a…
Join Audra Kurtz and learn how to create a 30 minute infinity scarf using a very simple arm knitting technique. So easy, anyone can do it! Made with Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®. Brought to you by The Kurtz Corner.
