There is so much we offer for free on our site to help you with your yarn crafting but I have the feeling you may not know about all of these goodies.  Here are 5 kinds of freebies you can get.  Please check them out and let me know what you think. 1.  Charity Finder…

With the back of my Saturday Morning Hoodie finished, it’s now on to the fronts!  It certainly is not too late for any of you to join in,  because with a stitch gauge of 2 1/2 stitches to the inch,  this hoodie “grows” very quickly. I really like working the back of a sweater (especially…

I love the versatility of dark clothing and accessories. As a yarncrafter, I am often drawn to rich, deep shades. However, it can be very difficult to see your stitches. Here are 5 easy tips that I use to make knitting and crocheting with dark yarns a success. 1. Select the right pattern. Pattern selection…

I think that if there ever was a “Winter to Knit” contest, this winter would take 1st prize!  It’s great to see so many of you join our Winter Knit-Along (KAL)  and it certainly is not too late to join making the Saturday Morning Hoodie.  Some of you have ordered your yarn, or already have…

This summer I blogged about dyeing some yellow yarn for a sock project. I’m finally ready to show off my finished project, Batman socks! Everyone who knows me knows that I adore both Batman and knitting socks, so the combination seemed inevitable. To complete this project, I first knit a pair of plain cuff-down socks…

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…

I am very happy to be here again to lead our 2011 Winter Knit-Along (KAL) with all of you! I think the Saturday Morning Hoodie is a great choice for so many reasons, and I know you will enjoy making it during the rest of what has been a very cold and snowy winter. It…

I often find that the best way to motivate myself to finish a large project is by knitting or crocheting along with a friend. My co-worker Lindsey and I have similar taste in sweaters, so we decided to knit Metro together. While this cardigan is very clean and classic, it does feature asymmetrical cables and…

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…

It’s time for a new knit-along! We think that January is the perfect time to start knitting a sweater, and we want YOU to help us decide on a pattern. Click on any image below to view its accompanying pattern, then click here to submit your vote by Wednesday, January 19th. Remember, you must submit…