People often think of garter stitch as basic, beginner, or maybe even a bit boring. Not so! While garter stitch may very well be the first stitch you learn how to knit that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. From cardigans to pullovers, these 5 knit sweaters prove that garter stitch isn’t just for beginners!…

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″…

Making baby things is very satisfying. There’s a few reasons for this: The items are small, so it’s [nearly] instant gratification The most simple shapes and stitches look adorable made that small Babies can’t tell you they don’t like the color you picked If you’re gauge is off and you make the item too large…

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)…

I had so much fun stitching up the Sunflower Granny Square in Re-Up yarn that I decided to continue on my granny square journey with more flower variations! Below you will find round-by-round instructions for a Daisy-look granny square. For this (and the new few flower granny squares) I am using our new Basic Stitch…

Shawls are the perfect accessory to have throughout the year. They’re perfect to throw on during those chilly summer nights or in an air conditioned restaurant, or to throw on over a jean jacket during the fall! There are so many options out there for shawls, so here are our 5 favorites to bring your…

Sutton Foster, star of the silver screen and stage, is also an avid crocheter! In her downtime you might find her relaxing with hook and yarn, most likely whipping something up for her daughter. Sutton’s visit was filled with an abundance of yarn, laughs and smiles all around! And of course there was yarn shopping!…

Will granny squares ever go out of style? I think not. They’re portable, can use stash and scrap yarn, and have so far withstood the test of time. These iconic squares have grown far beyond the “traditional” granny square into elaborate motifs and medallions. In this post we will be stitching a flower circle-in-square variation.…

Summer is in high gear here on the east coast. The days are hot, the nights are hot. It’s just all around hot. That means outfits that look great without a lot of effort and aren’t too close fitting for a breezy feel are my go-to. The kits below are some of my personal favorites…

During the summer, I always find myself looking for cute bags for literally EVERYTHING! Whether it’s going to the farmers market, shopping, road trip, or just going to the beach, a cute summer bag is an essential to every wardrobe! Recently we have gotten so many gorgeous summer bag kits and I have to share…