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…

Last week, Zontee shared yarn-covered chairs.  The chair above isn’t just covered with yarn, but it’s actually made with yarn!  Asa Karner of Alvi Designs recently unveiled this awesome loom-inspired chair in Stockholm.  The futuristic design celebrates Sweden’s crafty-past with silk threaded through its oak base. (via Inhabitat)

When crocheting or knitting, it can be difficult to select the right sweater size. Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect sweater. 1. Accurately measure yourself. This tutorial from our friends at BurdaStyle shows you how to measure yourself. Remember not to pull too hard on the measure tape, as this…

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…

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…