The Simsbury Shrug is going to be your new favorite knit! Flattering on any body type, this shrug is great for wear over any outfit. You won’t believe how easy it is to make the Simsbury Shrug! Just knit the trapezoid and follow the diagrams to sewing at the ribbing to create this great shrug.…

Tamara Kelly of Moogly Blog shares new takes on this classic crochet staple! Granny squares, and the granny stitch, haven’t always gotten a lot of love – maybe because they got so much love in the ’70s! But fresh modern colors and creativity make the granny square hot over and over again, and with it’s versatility and simplicity,…

Summer vacation is a grand opportunity for knitting.  You’ve got time to express your creativity, time to knit to your heart’s content!  Summer is also when you’re outdoors, at the beach or pool, in your garden or a public park.  You’d love to sit under a shade tree and knit, but the thought of making…

This is the easiest poncho you’ll ever knit! This glamorous accessory is made from just one rectangle. That’s right! You only have to knit one long rectangle and make one easy seam to create the Eclipse Poncho. It’ll work up so fast, you’ll want to make two! And it’s made with Hometown USA®, a soft,…

Go from cowl to scarf in a snap! The Snappy Slit Scarf is an easy knit that can be worn in so many different ways. Made with Hometown USA®, this accessory can be worn as a cowl, keyhole scarf, or even a capelet!   See all the ways you can style the Snappy Slit Scarf…

You might not yet be familiar with LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo but Shira’s here to show off some fantastic patterns knit and crocheted with this beautiful yarn! Like all of our LB Collection® yarns, LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo is a luxury yarn at an affordable price. This DK weight cotton blend is perfect for summer…

Don’t put down your hooks and needles for the season — check out 9 of May’s Top Patterns! This past month was all about working with cotton yarns. These lightweight yarns — 24/7 Cotton and Kitchen Cotton to be exact — make summer crafting a breeze. One of our most talked about garments it the…

Put a little jazz in your step with these adorable legwarmers made with Color Waves. These Jazz Legwarmers are a fun, quick crochet project that only take one ball of Color Waves! This yarn does all of the work for you, creating effortless color patterns while you stitch away! Take a look at the Jazz…

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…

Today we remember and give thanks to those who gave their lives in service of this great country. We are proud to produce many of our yarns in the United States. Click here to find a list of all American-made yarns. Kick off the summer with any of these patriotic patterns! Crochet Americana Afghan made with Heartland Crochet…